Prepare for {IELTS}

Describe a film you would like to share with your friends

You should say:
• What it is
• When and where you watched it
• What it was about
• And explain why you would like to share it

It was quite tricky to decide what to talk about because I have such a
heavy workload at the moment and don’t watch films as much as I used
to and nothing immediately came to mind then I suddenly remembered
the last film I watched was the only film that I would actually
recommend so I’ve decided to talk about that particular movie.

I can’t remember precisely when it was because I have a terrible

memory for dates, but it was a couple of months back I think, well it
must have been because it is a relatively recent film. The film is called
‘Parasite’ and it is a Korean film. I do know the name of the director but
his name escapes me* at the moment. Anyway, when it first came out
it got rave reviews and, to be perfectly honest, that normally puts me
off** because I don’t tend to like what the critics like. I’ve never enjoyed
any Oscar-winning movies.

*if something escapes you =

You can’t remember it

**to put somebody off something =

cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm
Despite this, I was intrigued by this film and the protagonist is one of my
favourite actors so as soon as it came out I went to the cinema to see it. It
is incredibly tricky to define the genre of this film… it could be described as
a thriller, no that’s too strong because it’s also a comedy, I guess you could
say it’s a tragicomedy or black comedy. I haven’t got time to tell you the
whole plot and I don’t want to give away any spoilers* but it is basically
about social status, materialism and greed.
*spoilers = something which ruins/spoils the suspense, thrill, imagination, or excitement that
you may otherwise experience

The film switches from being hilarious to tragic and it is incredibly thought-
provoking. It makes you question things and it is rare for a film to have such
a profound effect on me**. The set design is stunning, the cast give
incredible performances and the story is engaging, fast-moving and yeah,
I’m kind of lost for words**, I found it enthralling**** so I would definitely
like to share it with my friends.

**to have a profound effect on =

To have a deep effect on

***to be lost for words = to be so surprised, confused, or upset that one cannot think
what to say
kind of (informal) = rather, to some extent

****enthralling = fascinating; beguiling; captivating; enchanting