What are the basics of writing a review?
- Have a clear argument
- Introduce the plot
- Contextualise the film - how does it relate to other films around it?
- Contextualise the actors - how does this fit within their career and star image?
- Make specific reference to sections of the film
- Use the language of opinion giving
- Make specific reference to target audience
- Bring your argument to a conclusion, summarising what you believe the film’s good and bad qualities to be
What else do I need to do for an A in an EN3 Writing Assignment?
- Shaped and controlled writing
- A wide vocabulary
- A precise, fluent style (don’t waste words!)
- A sophisticated response to the film itself
- A control of the form of the review - does it sound like it might be published?
- A control of the purpose of the review - does it sound like belongs in “Empire Magazine” or in “The Sun”?
Now, let’s begin to deal with the film itself:
The Nature of Crime - Scene 1 of the Film
This film examines the nature of crime and how it has evolved in society in modern times
Examine the quotation below, taken as a transcript from the film:
Gotham National Bank Manager: The criminals in this town used to believe in things. Honor. Respect. Look at you! What do you believe in, huh? What do you believe in-?
[Bozo leans down and sticks a grenade in the manager’s mouth]
Bozo: I believe, that...
