English Conversation

In The Cinema
MOVIE
GENRES
What genre do you prefer?

I prefer ...
How was the movie?
“I was on the edge of my seat the whole time!”

“The special effects were breathtaking, but the

acting left something to be desired.”

“Although the premise was intriguing, the plot

was complex and a little hard to follow.”
 “It was a thought-provoking movie – I have
many questions when the movie’s over.”

“My friend thought it was hilarious, but I

thought they went a little overboard with the
humor.”

“I got lost sometimes – you had to pay attention to keep up

with the plot and the action because it was so fast-paced.”
 What is your
favorite movie?
● It’s set in…(New York / in the 1950’s).
● The main characters are … and they’re played by…
● It’s a mystery / thriller / love-story.

You can tell the story of the film in the present simple tense.
● Well, the main character decides to… (rob a bank)
● But when he drives there…

Giving your opinion

● I thought the film was great / OK / fantastic…
● The actors / costumes / dialogues are …
● The special effects are fantastic / terrible
● The best scene / the worst scene is when…
● The plot is thought-provoking / touching …
 Guess the
movie!
Tell your friends a plot of a movie and
let them guess the title!