How to Review A Movie

By Spave

Rate: (9 Ratings)

If you ever care to review a movie for your friends, you can use this article to have the angles covered.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Money to either rent or go see the movie
  • The ability to form cohesive thought patterns
  • Sheet of paper and a pen/pencil

Step1
Watch a movie, any movie.
Step2
Pay attention to the movies Plot. (The storyline of the movie, and how it unfolds)
Step3
Pay attention to the movies Music.
Step4
Pay attention to the movies cinematography (the camera work).
Step5
Pay attention to the Acting of the Actors.
Step6
Pay attention to how the movie ended and think about what you are feeling right when it does.
Step7
Now, on a sheet of paper, write down each category listed above.
Step8
Write down what you thought of the Plot. Did it make sense? Was it well thought out? Was it executed well? Were there many holes in it?(Things that just seem like they didnt need to be there as they made no sense in the whole scheme of things).
Step9
Write down what you thought of the Music. Did it fit the theme?, Were there lyrics, and if so were they sung well, or were they irritating? How was the music overall?
Step10
Write down what you thought of the Cinematography. Did watching the movie make you sick? Did it appear like it was somebodys home video? Or were you waiting for each new scene with anticipation, hoping it will be as good as the last?
Step11
Write down what you thought of the Acting. Was there chemistry between the actors? Did their voices match the part they were playing? Did their manner of speaking match the scene they were acting out? Was it cheesy to watch?
Step12
For the last part, write down what you thought about how the movie ended. How did it make you feel when it ended? Did you want more, or were you glad to be done with it? Did the ending flow well with what happened during the rest of the movie? Did the ending seem rushed, or well thought out and planned?
Step13
Now based upon all of your answers give the movie a grade from A+ to F-, to tell everyone what you thought of it overall.

Tips & Warnings

  • Don't be biased by others opinions, to be a good critic you have to stand your ground and not give in to other people.

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