Writing a Film Critique Paper quiz

a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.

highlights strong and weak points of a work as form of feedback

emphasizes gaps and potential improvements for further work

objectively discusses the movie production and how it could be improved.

discusses one’s personal impression.

uses a formal, academic writing style and has a clear structure, that is, an introduction, body, and conclusion.

provides necessary information about the film.

parts of an introduction

Divide the body into several paragraphs. You may analyze the film by themes, by characters, by plot, by dialogue, or by cinematography. But concentrate on ONE area.

A theme is the underlying idea of the story. It may be directly expressed or implied.

The most common themes in films describe an

▪ Concentrate on specific characters; some characters do not need serious analysis

▪ See if the characters’ dresses, acts, talks, or looks correspond with the impression they should create

▪ Pay attention to how convincing the characters were

What kind of storytelling is present? Is it engaging for the viewers?

▪ Was the plot too predictable or too unpredictable?

▪ Were the events shocking or bland?

▪ Was there any tension?

▪ Did the dialogue sound natural?

▪ Was there a logical development in the conversation?

▪ Did the gestures go along with the dialogue?

are essential for a good film.