3.5 Film Review
ICE BREAKERS
• Read the following conversation and complete the activities given below:
(i) Choose the correct alternative from the following-
From one star given to the movie we conclude that-
(a) The movie is very short.
(b) The movie is not worth watching.
(c) The movie is serious.
(d) The movie is in black and white.
(ii) Discuss with your teacher how/why are ‘stars’ given to a movie.
(iii) The word 'Review' is different from summarizing and appeal writing.
Choose the correct statements of the following.
(a) Film review is an expression of your personal views towords a particular
film, documentary or movie.
(b) A film review gives you an opportunity to express opinions about the
movie, including its characters, plot and background.
(c) A film review gives appealing sentences that make your reader curious or
anxious about the film.
(d) A review means explanation of each and every event of the film
3.5 Film Review
Steps to write a film review
Step I - Before watching the movie make a study of-
(a) The relevance of the title
(b) The year of release
(c) Name of script writer, producer, director, characters
(d) The genre (Type of film)
Step II - While watching the movie
(a) Watch the movie attentively (as many times as required)
(b) Take notes about major and minor events/scenes, acting, cinematography
locations, plot, characters, moral, music, direction, set-designs, background
music, sound and recording quality, message etc.
Step III - After watching the movie-
(a) Choose an appropriate format for review writing
(b) Organise the sequence of the events commented, according to their
importance.
(c) Make use of proper language and vocabulary.
(d) Actual writing of the report/ typing/editing/ proof-reading/re-editing. Final
presentation.
BRAINSTORMING
(A1) (i) Every movie is worth critiquing. Describe in detail each point related with the film review with the help of the following web.
Film Review
Plot analysis
Characterization
Cinematography
Music and Sound
Script Writer
Acting
Direction
(ii) Discuss and explain the movie 'The Jungle Book' with the help of the
following points.
• Classic element.
• Fantasy.
• Photorealism
• Blending of emotions
(iii) 'It all builds on the charm of the 1967 film, which by itself is a must
watch for any child.'
Explain this sentence in the context of the movie, focusing on the two given
phrases- 'Charm of the 1967 film' and 'must watch'.
(A2) (i) Complete the following sentences.
The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are -
(a) It's a fantasy world of wonder.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(ii) The present review concludes with two words 'Heartwarming and enjoyable'.
Write your opinion in about 100 to 150 words.
(A3) (i) 'Narnia' (part 1,2,3 and 4) is a film about 4 children who find a path to
Narnia.
Dissuss in your class, the special effects and direction. Write a
review with the help of the following points in about 100 to 150 words.
(a) Story line
(b) Producer
(c) Director
(d) Music Director
(d) Characters/ casting (major and minor)
(e) Setting / location
(f) Conflict
(g) Message
(h) Significance of the title.
(A4) (i) Form groups and try to write a script for a short film or documentary
on any topic of your choice. The script must develop properly. You can
take help of the following points.
• choose a topic
• central themethe beginning, the middle and the end
• the message
(ii) Form groups and use the ICT lab of your Junior College to make a short-
film on the script that you have prepared. There are several soft-wares
that can be used for editing. You can take professional help. One can
upload his/her film on mediums like Youtube and submit the link to the
subject teacher.
(iii) There are ample career opportunities in film making and producing films.
The following professions which require different professional skills, and
write them accordingly.
Professions Professional skills
1. Actor-Male or Female Acting, voice modulation, Body
language, facial expressions etc.
2. Director
3. Producer
4. Music-director
5. Script-writer
6. Lyrist
7. Cameramen
8. Cenamatographer
9. Set-designer
10. Costume-desingner
(A5) You must have heard about Film and Television Institute of India (FTII),
Pune. It is India's top media Institute. It plays an important role in
providing talent to commercial cinema, TV and web serials. Browse the
internet and find information about other institutes in India and abroad,
write it in your notebook.
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