how to write a film review

2. • TYPES OF FILMS - ВИКТОРИНА (WORDWALL.NET)
• FILM GENRES - СОПОСТАВИТЬ (WORDWALL.NET)
• TYPES OF FILMS - ВИКТОРИНА (WORDWALL.NET)
• DEFINITION OF TYPES OF FILMS - ПРОПУЩЕННОЕ СЛОВО (WORDWALL.NET)
• GENRES - СОПОСТАВИТЬ (WORDWALL.NET)

3. What do we
write in a
film review?
• You have 1 minute to think on the structure of a
film review. Before reading a film review, make
your own predictions of how to organize and
develop ideas while writing a film review. Share
your ideas with the class.

4. Think and answer these questions
What is common in these two film reviews?
Are they positive or negative?
Can a film review be negative?
Which film review do you like more? Why?
What is the purpose of a film review?

5. Let’s compare your previous ideas with mine
regarding what should be included in a film review
The film's title.
An eye-catching
heading.
The genre (type of
film).
The audience. Who
is the film for?
The director, main
actors, when it was
made, has it won
any awards?
The plot. A brief
summary that
doesn't mention the
ending!
Your opinion. Your evaluation.

6. Film Review
1: “Bend it
Like Beckham
– Brilliant and
Funny!”
How can I describe Bend It Like Beckham? If I had to choose a
genre, I would say it’s a romantic comedy-drama sports film!
The film was made in 2002 and directed by Gurinder
Chandha who is well-known for films which explore the lives of
Indians living in the UK.
The film is set in London and stars Jess (Parminder Naghra),
who is an 18-year-old girl with Indian parents. One of the main
storylines is the tension between Jess, who loves football, and
her parents, who don’t allow her to play.Jess’s friend and
teammate, Jules, who is played by Keira Knightly (Pirates of
the Caribbean) encourages Jess to play despite her parent's
wishes.
The film deals with serious social problems such gender
discrimination and racism, but the film is very funny at the same
time! The acting is very good and of course, there is a happy
ending! Oh, and David Beckham is in the movie, but you must
wait until the end for that!
I would give Bend It Like Beckham four and a half stars out of
five and definitely recommend you watch it!

7. Now, look at the second film review. Is it a good review?
What does it include? Is there anything missing?
Fever Pitch – Funny, dramatic and a perfect finish!
I love football and I love films, so Fever Pitch was the perfect movie for me. It tells the story of a school
teacher who is mad about his football club – Arsenal! The film was made in 1997 and is based on a
best-selling book of the same name. The film has also been remade for American audiences based on
baseball.
The main role is played by Colin Firth (Paul) one of the UK’s most famous actors. Paul falls in love with
a new teacher (Sally) at his school during the 1989/90 football season, one of the most important
seasons in Arsenal’s history. The plot follows the ups and downs of Paul’s romance with Sally and the
fortunes of Paul’s football team. But who does he love more? Sally or Arsenal? You’ll have to watch the
film to find out!
There are strong performances by Colin Firth and Ruth Gemmell (Sally) in this romantic comedy-drama.
If you are a football fan you will love this film, but it definitely has a wider appeal, too! I will give it five-
stars and not just because I’m an Arsenal fan!

8. Let’s discuss together
THINK INDIVIDUALLY ON
THIS QUESTION: “WHAT IS
THE BEST AND WORST
FILM YOU HAVE EVER
SEEN IN YOUR OPINION?”
NOW, LET’S DISCUSS
AND CHOOSE 1 BEST
AND 1 WORST FILM.
WHAT EXACTLY DO
YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE
ABOUT THE FILMS?

9. Reflection
Use exactly 15 words to describe what you have learned this lesson
and how you will use it.