Movie Review Checklist

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General Instructions

Toggle Before watching, get a notepad/ book to take notes status

Before watching, get a notepad/ book to take notes

Toggle Jot down things you notice that you can later come back to in your review status

Jot down things you notice that you can later come back to in your review

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Details

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watch the movie, paying attention to details, such as:

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Name of the Film

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Prominent Actor/s

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Genre of Film (comedy, adventure, drama, horror, etc.)

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Overview of the Plot.

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Setting

Where the movie takes place, the year, and any other information of that sort.

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If you've seen other movies by this same director, consider similarities/differences.

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Direction

Consider the director and how they choose to portray/explain the events in the story. Think about the way they presented the movie to the audience. If the movie was slow, or didn't include things you thought were necessary, credit this to the director.

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Editing

Was the movie choppy? Also, consider special effects (if the movie had any).

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Costume design.

Did the clothing choice fit the style of the movie?

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Set design.

Did the background look realistic? If the movie was filmed in a real place, was this place well-chosen?

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Background Music.

Did it fit the scenes? Was it over/under-used? Was it nice to listen to, or annoying?

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Writing Your Review

Toggle Write more! come back and elaborate on anything you noticed status

Write more! come back and elaborate on anything you noticed

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Be very explanatory when writing a review

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Start with the general information

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Give your opinion about the movie

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End the review with a memorable comment

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Read through your review

Toggle Make sure your writing is clear, complete, interesting, and is written in a general viewpoint status

Make sure your writing is clear, complete, interesting, and is written in a general viewpoint

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How to write a movie review

Who it's for

This Movie Review Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Movie Review essentials in one place (external memory)
  • Save time - start from a proven Movie Review structure instead of a blank page
  • Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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How to use this Movie Review Checklist

  • Save Movie Review Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
  • Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Movie Review (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
  • If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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