A2 MEDI A STUDI ES

Codes & Convention

Of A Good Film Review
Review- Exampler
ILLUSTRATION
The use of an illustration (image) within a
magazine film review is to show a snippet of
what it to be seen or expected in the film.
Generally the main image which is picked
does not necessarily give the story line as the
image is usually a random scene which builds
up to the cliff-hanger with in the movie.
MASTHEAD
The convention of the masthead/title is
very important on a magazine film review
as before the reader reads the main
content they need to identify what film the
y are watching.



FILM FACTS
The film fact convention is used to give the
reader a basic outline of the films specification
and information ; such as the release date and
the running time of the film.




VERDICT
The verdict is generally seen at the end of the review which
may be categorised as a overview done by the public scoring
the film out of a number 5 or 10 also accompanied by
comments /verdicts of their perception of the film.
MAIN BODY
The main body of the Review usually consists of the weaknesses as well as strengths of the movie in discussion also highlighting the technical role of the
film i.e camera work also roles of the cast and how they were perceived by the viewers.