Movie Review Checklist

General Instructions

• Before watching, get a notepad/ book to take notes
• Jot down things you notice that you can later come back to in your review

Details

• watch the movie, paying attention to details, such as:
• Name of the Film
• Prominent Actor/s
• Genre of Film (comedy, adventure, drama, horror, etc.)
• Overview of the Plot.
• SettingWhere the movie takes place, the year, and any other information of that sort.
• If you've seen other movies by this same director, consider similarities/differences.
• DirectionConsider 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.
• EditingWas the movie choppy? Also, consider special effects (if the movie had any).
• Costume design.Did the clothing choice fit the style of the movie?
• Set design.Did the background look realistic? If the movie was filmed in a real place, was this place well-chosen?
• Background Music.Did it fit the scenes? Was it over/under-used? Was it nice to listen to, or annoying?

Writing Your Review

• Write more! come back and elaborate on anything you noticed
• Be very explanatory when writing a review
• Start with the general information
• Give your opinion about the movie
• End the review with a memorable comment
• Read through your review
• Make sure your writing is clear, complete, interesting, and is written in a general viewpoint