A FILM REVIEW Write a review of a film you have seen. Use no more than 120 words. Organise your ideas.PLAN Opening:state the name of the film, the type of film, the director, the main characters, the leading actor/s and the setting. Describe the plot. Body: Give your opinion on various aspects of the film.
Closing: Give a general recommendation. Use this model to help you:AUSTRALIA Australia is a romantic, action-adventure film directed by Baz Luhrmann. Set in World War II, it tells the story of Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole kidman), an aristocratic Englishwoman who inherits an Australian cattle ranch, and Drover (Hugh Jackman), a rough local cattleman. As they struggle to save the ranch, their relationship eventually changes from mutual dislike to passionate love. This is an epic film which has everything – history and racism, action, war and romance, as well as beautiful scenery. Both Kidman and Jackman give brilliant performances, but the real star is Brandon Walters, who plays the Aboriginal boy that Sarah fights to adopt. On the negative side, the film is very long, with stereotyped characters and a predictable plot. Despite its faults, Australia is a film worth seeing. Just sit back and relax for this largerthan-life experience.
Answer:What positive things does the reviewer say about the film?What negative things does the reviewer say?
Types of films:an animated film, a drama, a (romantic) comedy,a romance a science-fiction film, a western, a horror film,an action film, a musical, a (spy) thriller..
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The best / worst film I´ve ever seen was …../ It is a masterpiece.. It is based on a book written by....... in …... It is an adaptation of a book The film was a box-office hit (a very successful movie) It is a (genre:drama...) The film deals with important issues, such as ... It begins with...It was filmed in ….. It takes place in../ It is set in …... / The film tells the story of... It is written / directed by..... The film stars.../ (actor) stars as a... / the main/ leading character is played by...../ (Actor ) plays the part of .. The plot is fast-moving / full of action /interesting and exciting / boring and predictable The sound effects are brilliant /stunning The soundtrack is (un)forgettable / I enjoyed the soundtrack... The stunts (dangerous scenes) are (un)believable The ending of the film is (un)convincing /a bit disappoining / quite predictable The film is (not) suitable../it is for audiences of all ages / the entire family will enjoy it It is (not) definitely worth seeing I really enjoyed it because of the …... Overall (considering everything), I would (not) recommend it as excellent entertainment.
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