When? Where? Who? Why? How? Genre? 2 words summary.

Released in …2019.. by … … the film “…..” combines both

fantasy and …………… genres.

Paragraph1 (Optional): Summary of the plot. -→ this must be

always the first paragraph. The
order of the rest of paragraphs is
up to you.

Example: The plot revolves around an ex-spy, now a genius

computer hacker who intends to
take revenge on the organisation
one day he was fired from, while
James Bond needs to hinder the
operation. Will he be able to attain
his goal?

Example: Robert Pattinson’s brilliant acting in this movie

reveals his performance skills, turning from a shabby, low-life
guy into a glossy, enchanting vampire who…..
Example: I particularly love that These two detailed and vivid
characters masterfully portray the drama of their
relationship…. While Other characters shown in the movie
create an incredibly convincing picture of the bottom of
American society and contributed to the atmosphere displayed
by the film

Example: Although the story is set in a variety of locations

including ………, the greater part of the movie unfolds in the dark,
on night streets, in urban slums.

Example: The characters are not the only pillar the movie
stands on, as its visual images are also determinant. A dull,
gloomy picture filled with blueish and red neon lights perfectly
conveys the mood of hopelessness, of endless days filled with
poverty.

Example: the soundtrack is impressive / catchy /omnipresent /

remarkable / and it includes the theme “Skyfall” performed by
English singer Adele.
Example: Overall, the film “….” Is a contemporary drama with
complex characters, great visuals, and unforgettable music. It is
about criminals, but unlike most gangster movies, you will not
find any romanticism or nostalgia here…. So grab your popcorn
and watch this film -your peephole to the other side-

Informal/neutral (but don’t use too many

contractions or slang)

Phrasal verbs/idioms/impressive collocations.

Film/TV/Book reviews:

Vocab to describe the book in general:

a page-turner / a white-knuckle ride / a tearjerker / a laugh a

minute / I couldn't put it down.

Vocab to describe specific parts:

a slow start / a gentle introduction /gripping climax / nail-
biting conclusion / cliff-hanger ending/ a shocking twist in the
tail

Vocab to describe the Setting:

The book is set in _______(place/time)

The action takes place in ______ (place/time)

the present day (now)

an alternate reality where vampires / wizards walk the earth

a sleepy village in the USA

the bustling city of New York

Vocab to describe the Plot:

The plot centres around / focuses on (the adventures / lives of

_________)/revolves around

The plot follows the adventures of _________(character name)

Vocab to describe the Characters:

Villain / hero / heroine / anti-hero / main character /

protagonist

The characters are believable / well-crafted / a bit 2

dimensional.
Vocab to describe the Actors: An all-star cast

heavily influenced by the films of..

glowing reviews

startling originality

suspense builds up

a polished performance

a bold experiment

an accomplished actor

Vocab to describe the Special Effects: an unmitigated disaster

(bad)

a dazzling display of his/her talents

made a lasting impression on me.

Brought a tear to my eye

Like watching paint dry (boring)

I was on the edge of my seat (exciting)

A blockbuster (big commercial film eg Superman)

… sets off an amazing chain of events

Gripping film (exciting)

Killer Lines:

-Were I to sum up (title) in one word, it would be…

-… left a lot to be desired (wasn’t good enough)

-…more than lives up to the hype (is as good as everyone says it

is)
The director/author evoked a magical atmosphere
… awakened my interest in…
Hold my attention
Capture the audience’s imagination.
Spectacular set-pieces (main action scenes)
… is cast in the role of…
… is miscast in the role of…
…gives a(n) (un)convincing performance as…
The film is let down by a clichéd script.
-… is by far and away the best … you’re likely to … this
year
-… really raises the bar (sets a higher standard)
-… sets the benchmark for other (others will be judges
against how good it is)
-… ticks all the right boxes
-… holds up well in comparison with …
-…comes off badly in comparison with …
Study, learn, memorize or internalise but… DO USE
THEM!!!!!!!!!

Grammar check list

Have you included?

• An inverted conditional (Were we to…)

• A double comparative (The more we… the more)
• An inverted conditional (Were we to…)
 • A cleft sentence (What is most crucial is…)
• Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, etc…
• Phrasal Verbs
• Set your own limits when it comes to the grammar stunts
you want to show off in your writings and always practice
them (at home, with soda) BEFORE the final exam day.

FILMS VOCABULARY

o Handsome
o Comely
o Plain
o Overrated
o Impeccable
o Boring
o Extrovert
o Sophisticated
o Agile
o Sinister
o Multi-talented
o Beautiful
o Absurd
o Versatile
o Ironic
o Glamorous
o Idiotic

o Spectacular scenes
o Uses simple and ordinary effects
o Technically and visually stunning
o Mediocre visuals
o A compelling work of science-fiction
o Unimaginative, implausible and ridiculous
o An eye-opening expose
o A cliché-ridden script and familiar narrative
o Chock full of high-tech dazzling action
o Features manic action

o You'll laugh till it hurts

o Silliest blockbuster
o An offbeat but touching romantic comedy
o Slapdash comedy
o Light and entertaining
o Goes overboard with slapstick and effects
o Spiced with plenty of humor and affection
o Crude and offensive
o A funny political satire
o Lacks originality, ingenuity, humor, and charm
o Gut-busting laughs
o An overly melodramatic tearjerker
 o Mammothly entertaining stuff
o Movie is skippable
o Dark, thrilling and mysterious
o A big-reveal thriller with surprises that do NOT surprise
o A clever, heart-pounding thriller
o An obvious, predictable plot
o Suspenseful expose
o A dull and repetitive interpretation

o Charismatic leads
o Merely passable acting
o Brilliant performance
o Poorly executed
o Unprecedented success
o Emotionally inadequate
o Refreshingly honest and utterly charming
o A tired and monotonous
o A well-acted, intensely shot, action filled war epic
o Fails to come up with interesting characters

Movie reviews include different elements of the movie including:

o Director – the person who directed the movie

o Rating – 1-5 number of stars, 5 stars is the best review
 o Starring – the names of the actors in the movie
o Producer – the person/company that produced the movie
o Based on – used when a movie is based on a book

o Action/Adventure – fighting, chases, explosions, and fast

scenes
o Animation – computer-animated or hand drawn
characters
o Comedy – funny, funny, and more funny
o Documentary – story about someone or something that
actually took place in history
o Drama – emotionally charged personal challenges
o Foreign – any movie not in English
o Horror/Thriller/Suspense/Mystery – dark, scary and bloody
scenes
o Kids/Family – fun for the whole family
o Romance – a love story
o Sci-Fiction/Fantasy – not a true story, but based on make-
believe, full of imaginative ideas
o and special effects
o Musical – story told with song and dance

Movies have different ratings in different countries.

Ratings may be divided by age groups and are based on several
criteria, including language, violence and level of adult
information.
There also may be star ratings:
0 – terrible
* - poor
** - average
*** - good
**** - very good
***** - excellent

o action
o adventure
o animation
o catch a movie
o classic
o documentary
o drama
o foreign film
o go to the movies
o horror
o lines
o main characters
o movie review
o movie theater
o musicals
o plot
o romance
o science fiction
o suspense thriller
o western
o buy some popcorn
o buy tickets
o catch a movie
o get a drink
o go to a movie theater
o read a movie review
o sit in an aisle seat
o wait in line
o watch a movie trailer
o watch the credits
o watch the previews
o take a seat
o at the front
o in the middle
o at the back
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o absurd
o awful
o boring
o terrible
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