How to Write a Movie Review: Outline and Final Essay
1. Watch the movie. Take notes about the movie as you watch it, regarding basic plot points, acting, special effects and other characteristics of the movie. Answer the questions I have provided.
2. Now, create an outline of the paragraphs for your final review. Use the first paragraph to describe the basic plot of the movie and basic character descriptions. Include your opinion of the plot and characters: was it boring, exciting, difficult to follow? Were the characters believable and likeable?
3. What is one of the most important scenes? Describe it. Why is it important?
4. Now….Add the most important thoughts and details from your responses to my questions.
5. Finish your review with overall reflections on the movie. Consider giving the movie a grade, such as B+ or C-, or a number of stars (generally out of five). You will write an overall conclusion and summary of the movie to explain why You gave the film this ‘grade’. Explain why the public should or should not see this film.
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