Adjectives and expressions to be used on a film review for intermediate students

2. (name of the film) is a…
comedy
sci-fi
horror movie
action movie
romantic comedy
 documentary
musical
thriller
western
disaster movie

3. …. set in…
….that takes place in….
 a prison
New York in the 1960s
famous Paris
the future
the far west
an imaginary city

4. ... with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett
or
... starring Sandra Bullock
.....and directed by Steven Spielberg

5. Brief summary of the plot
The story centres around...
The story begins when...
It is about...
The film tells the story of...
PLEASE TRY TO USE
DIFFERENT VERBAL TENSES

6. Useful vocabulary - positive
Inspiring music
Wonderful sets
Absolutely amazing
Truly frightening
Astonishing special effects
Extremely imaginative
Exciting storyline
Unique / magical / hilarious
Great acting

7. Useful vocabulary - negative
Boring storyline
. Awful acting
Too long
unconvincing
terrible
Silly ending

8. The reviewer’s opinions /recommendation
It’s a must see.
It’s worth seeing.
Don’t miss it.
or
It’s a waste of time.
It isn’t worth seeing.

9. HOMEWORK
Try to choose a film
Write a review of it with 150 words
Don’t forget to include connectors,
different verbal tenses and relevant
vocabulary related to topic
Deadline: Thursday 21st April

10. HOMEWORK
Try to choose a film
Write a review of it with 150 words
Don’t forget to include connectors,
different verbal tenses and relevant
vocabulary related to topic
Deadline: Thursday 21st April