A MOVIE REVIEW

There are some basic elements that you should include in your SPM
movie review essay. To help you outline your essay and brainstorm for
ideas, here are some WH questions that you can use as prompts.

1. What is the title of the movie and what is the genre?

2a. Who is the director?

2b. Who are the casts ( actors & actresses ) and their characters?

3a.What happens in the movie ( plot / storyline )?

3b. Where and when does the story take place?

4. Why did you like or dislike the movie?

5. Why is it worth or not worth watching?

6. How did the movie make you feel?

7. Who would you recommend the movie to others?

CRITERIAS

REVIEWS
A. NOVEL OR BOOKS
B. MOVIE OR TV SHOW
C. PLACES - RESTAURANTS / HOTELS / HOMESTAYS
D. ITEMS - FOOD / GADGETS / ACCESSORIES

A. NOVELS
1. TITLE
2. YEAR OF PUBLISHED
3. AUTHOR /PUBLISHER
4. GENRE
5. CHARACTERS
6. SYNOPSIS / PLOT
7. COMMENT ON WRITING STYLE
8. COMMENT ON CONTENT
9. THEME
10. VALUE
11. RECOMMENDATION

B. MOVIES
1. TITLE
2. THE YEAR MADE
3. DIRECTOR / CASTS / PRODUCER
4. GENRE
5. CHARACTERS
12. SYNOPSIS / PLOT
13. COMMENT ON ACTING
14. COMMENT ON CONTENT
15. THEME
16. VALUE
17. RECOMMENDATION

C. PLACES
1. NAME
2. LOCATION
3. AMBIANCE
4. SERVICE
5. CLEANLINESS OR MAINTENANCE
6. PRICING
7. OFFERS
8. MENU
9. AVTIVITIES / ENTERTAINMENT
10. UNIQUENESS
11. RECOMMENDATIONS