Similar to a book review, the main purpose of a fi lm review is to give an opinion on the fi lm and help the viewer decide whether they want to see it.
A fi lm review usually provides a brief summary of what the fi lm is about, listing the director, main actors and characters. It then usually mentions the things that the reviewer did and did not like about the fi lm and if they would recommend it. Sometimes the reviewer also awards a star rating to the fi lm.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil FILM REVIEW BY DEIRDRE MOLUMBY
The fi lm title is the fi rst thing the reader sees. It acts like a headline for the review, and often has the largest font.
A brief sentence summing up what the fi lm is about is given. Some critics write a quick line that sums up their opinion of the fi lm.
A star rating is given so readers
can see at a glance what the reviewer thinks of the fi lm.
elements in a fi lm review
General useful information about the fi lm is given to further inform the reader (e.g. name of director, main
actors, the fi lm genre, running time, release date)
