Reviews and Critiques

Match the opinion boxes with the appropriate responses by filling in the corresponding alphabet.
hackneyed: having been overused; unoriginal and trite
F It’s absolutely not for children. Some episodes cover immoral topics such as incest
and racist comments. It’s shocking!

A Unpopular opinion but yes, I don’t understand why all the hype about it.

C Yes I watched it yesterday and my brain exploded. The plot is so complex. Why are
they walking backwards?

G Agreed, all the books are so exciting and I can’t stop reading them.

B It’s done so often it is boring! The typical romance about a girl falling in love with
her boss. Urgh…

H It is so upsetting I couldn’t finish it.

E Totally! How are we supposed to believe in that?

D I’ve heard the story lines are unconnected and chaotic.

Critical Reception

The latest film rendition(c) of the musical “Cat” is heavily panned(b) and denounced(g) by critics and
the press.

Timothy Chalamet is, in my opinion, the best up-and-coming(a) actor in Hollywood. Have you seen
his performance in Dune?

Maggie Smith has become typecast(d) as an old lady with authority after playing Professor
McGonagall in Harry Potter.

Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal (f)of Joker has been universally lauded(e). He was showered in
accolades(h) and awards including the Oscars.

a. Likely to become very famous and b. Very negatively criticised

successful
c. Interpretation or performance d. Always associated to that type of role

e. Highly praised f. A depiction of someone in a work of art

g. Condemned or censured publicly h. Honour or awards