Exercise 6: Writing a Review (Ultimate Guide)
Exercise 6 of the Reading and Writing paper of the IGCSE English as a Second Language (ESL) exam (0510/0511/0991/0993) is always a formal or a semi-formal writing. It can be an article, an essay, a report, or a review.
In this article, you will discover how to write the perfect review that impresses the examiner and gets you the highest band.
So, what’s a review?
A review is a piece of writing someone writes expressing their opinion about something such as a new product or service that is usually published in a newspaper or a magazine.
Review writing could be for:
- Books, Movies, or TV shows
- Places such as hotels, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, amusement parks, shopping centres, museums, gyms, etc.
- Events such as concerts, festivals, exhibitions, trips, etc.
- Digital or physical products or services such as apps, games (video games, board games, etc.), websites, courses, products (such as electronics or appliances)
The main purpose of a review is to give your opinion about something. The review needs to engage the audience from the beginning to the end. As a side note, it’s better to be positive and write about whatever you are reviewing in an overall positive way since it will generally be easier to write; however, a negative review is also totally acceptable.
The tone and register of a review
The tone of the review can be personal and informal. If writing for adults the style may be more formal than if writing for teenagers. But in both cases, you should sound professional as if you know about the subject.
If the review is for the school magazine (and it mostly is), then the main audience is the students at your school. Therefore, the register should be informal to semi-formal but should avoid language that is too idiomatic and colloquial.
The ideal format of a review
Introduction: Provide general information about what is being reviewed
Body (2-3 paragraphs): Give your opinions and/or highlight interesting points about some aspects (e.g. the facilities of a museum, the special effects in a film, the quality of food/service in a restaurant, etc.)
Conclusion: Give your overall opinion and recommendation
The title should include the name of what is being reviewed. Here are some examples:
- Discover Your Talent — A Course Review
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Review
- Fitness Time: The Best Gym in Riyadh?
- Book Review: The Alchemist
Don’t stress too much on the title as you can simply write the name of what you’re reviewing without any other details. For example: “VOX cinema”.
Introduction
The purpose of the introduction is to inform the reader about what is being reviewed and engage the reader to make them interested and continue reading.
The main components of an effective introduction are:
- Something to engage the reader from the beginning right away such as a rhetorical question or an attractive statement highlighting a unique aspect of what you’re reviewing.
- General information about what is being reviewed . This will depend on what you’re reviewing. For example, if you are writing a film review, you should mention its name, genre and the director’s name.
You could also add details of when and with whom you watched/visited/attended this movie/cinema/course, etc., and a quick overall opinion , which hints to the reader whether the rest of your review is overall positive or negative.
Here is an example of an effective introduction:
“Do you love superfast rollercoasters and other exhilarating rides that make your hair stand on end? If so, then Sky Zone Amusement Park is a must-visit. My friends and I visited it recently, and we were blown away!”
In the body,
- Mention more relevant details of what’s being reviewed
- Mention your personal opinion (what you liked and/or disliked), while providing evidence, reasons or examples. You can write entirely positively, entirely negatively or have a balanced approach
The details to include depend on what you’re reviewing. These will be discussed later.
The purpose of the conclusion is to give your overall opinion and recommendation .
In the conclusion, make sure to say whether you recommend this movie/book/product/service, etc. and to whom , stating why .
Here are some examples of useful concluding phrases:
- In a nutshell, you should definitely read/watch/use …
- All in all, I strongly/highly recommend …
- On the whole, I wouldn’t recommend it (in view of the fact that … / because …)
- Overall, it’s worth seeing/reading/using …
- I strongly advise you (not) to …
- It’s more suited for … / It will change the way you see… / Don’t miss it! / It’s absolutely worth a visit! / If you like …, then (the name of the movie/restaurant/course, etc.) is definitely for you! / If you’re looking for a …, don’t give it a second thought! / Or any other similar phrase.
Here is an example of an effective conclusion.
“I strongly recommend Sky Zone Park to anyone who wants to have an unforgettable experience whether alone, with friends or family. It’s absolutely worth a visit!”
Special types of review writing
Book review.
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraph 2: Summary of the book
Paragraph 3: What you liked OR disliked
Paragraph 4: Overall opinion and recommendation
Paragraph 3: What you liked
Paragraph 4: What you disliked
Paragraph 5: Overall opinion and recommendation
In the introduction,
- Start with something to engage the reader such as a rhetorical question or an attractive statement about something bold in this book that makes the reader want to know more.
- Summarize the main background information of the book , for example, the book title, its genre (fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, etc.) and author’s name.
Here is an example of an effective book review introduction. “Have you ever been so inspired by a book that it completely changes your perception of life? If not, then I suggest you read “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.”
In the 1 st body paragraph, write an outline of the story (do not describe the whole story, especially the ending). Use the present tense.
Here are some useful phrases for this part of the review:
- The plot focuses on/revolves around/involves …
- Set in …, this marvelous story explains …
- This is an enchanting story of …
In the 2 nd (and 3 rd ) body paragraph(s), mention what you liked and/or disliked and state why, giving examples if possible .
You could write about:
- The plot (captivating, entertaining, fascinating, thrilling, predictable, confusing, implausible, etc.)
- The author’s writing style ( Does it suit the book’s genre?). You can write, for example, “The writer does a fantastic job in combining … with … // The writer skilfully combines … with …” // With the author’s visionary blend of … and …, the book … // The writer attempts to …, but fails miserably …)
- What you learned
- How the book made you feel? Were you satisfied by the book’s ending? Note: don’t mention the ending itself; just how it made you feel (e.g. The book was heart-touching// The book had me hypnotised! // It kept me absorbed from the beginning to the end! // I couldn’t stop reading it until the end! // I was impressed by… // What struck me most was… // , etc.)
In the final paragraph, give your overall opinion and recommendation (whether you recommend it or not, and if yes, to whom and why? If not, why not?).
Examples of concluding phrases have been mentioned earlier.
Film Review
Paragraph 2: Setting of the film and main plot
Paragraph 3: What you liked OR disliked.
- Start with something to engage the reader such as a rhetorical question or an attractive statement about something bold in this movie that makes the reader want to know more.
- Mention general information about the movie , for example, the movie’s title, its genre (sci-fi, comedy, thriller, horror, etc.) and the director’s name.
Here is an example of an effective film review introduction:
“Are you looking for an intriguing action-packed film where you can turn off your brain and enjoy the ride? If so, then “London Has Fallen”, directed by Babak Najafi is the film for you!”
In the 1 st body paragraph, mention the setting of the film (place and time) and an overview of the plot , including the main character(s) and plot twists (if any). Don’t describe the full story, especially the ending. Use the present tense.
Here are some useful phrases for this part of the review.
- Set in (time and place), the movie …
- … provides the setting for …
- As the film opens, …
In the 2 nd (and 3rd) body paragraph(s), mention what you liked and/or disliked about the film and state why, giving examples if possible. For example, you could write about:
- The plot (captivating, entertaining, thrilling, fast-paced, predictable, confusing, implausible, etc.)
- The acting (excellent/exceptional/remarkable/awful/unconvincing/weak, etc.)
- The script (e.g. the script is dull/exciting/clever/witty, etc.)
- The special effects (realistic, brilliant, spectacular, breathtaking, mediocre, terrible, etc.)
- How the movie made you feel (the film literally brought tears to my eyes// The film was heart-touching// The film was heart-pounding // I was on the edge of my seat the whole time// I didn’t want to miss a scene! // I was impressed by… // What struck me most was… // By the final scene I was already half-asleep, etc.)
It’s also important to note that you should focus on the main things rather than writing about every aspect of the film . Writing a few well-developed points is better than many unjustified ones.
In the final paragraph, give your overall opinion and recommendation (whether you recommend it or not, and if yes, to whom and why? If not, why not? Is it suitable families? Why?).
Here are some useful expressions for describing a movie:
- The film combines (suspense) with (horror) …
- a box-office success/failure
- a blockbuster
- a masterpiece
- well-worth seeing
- not to be missed
Important points to keep in mind
- Include film-related vocabulary in your review, e.g. lead role, actors, director, plot, script, special effects, etc.
- Any expression you use should be consistent with your opinion of the film. For example, if you’re writing positively about the film, it’s not appropriate to write “By the final scene I was already half-asleep”!
Place Review
Restaurant/cafe review.
Paragraph 2: What you liked OR disliked (mention 2 points)
Paragraph 3: What you liked OR disliked (mention another 2 points)
Paragraph 2: What you liked
Paragraph 3: What you disliked
The 2 nd and 3 rd paragraphs don’t have to be balanced. For example, in an overall positive review, you can write 3 points you liked about the restaurant and only 1 point you disliked
- Start with something to engage the reader such as a rhetorical question or an attractive statement about something unique in this restaurant that makes the reader want to know more.
- Mention general information about the restaurant, for example, its name, its location, when it opened, why you visited it, and with whom you visited it (if any). Note that you don’t have to mention all these details and that some of them, such as its location or when it opened, can be included in the 2 nd paragraph.
In the 2 nd and 3 rd paragraphs, mention what you liked and/or disliked according to the format you choose.
You can write about:
- Location (the city? close to/far from? Is it easily accessible?)
- Its physical features (if any striking one, e.g. extreme size, unusual architectural shape, etc.)
- The food: type of food (fast-food, fine dining), food options (varied, limited), taste (delicious, mouth-watering, lip-smacking, scrumptious, appetizing // awful, overcooked, salty, etc.)
- Staff (polite, helpful, friendly, amiable // awful, rude, unskilled, careless, slow, etc.)
- Setting: décor (modern, contemporary, magnificent, etc.), atmosphere (lively, soothing // dull, crowded, noisy, etc.)
- Cleanliness (immaculate, spotless, tidy // filthy, dirty, untidy, etc.)
- Price (expensive, exorbitant, overpriced // inexpensive, affordable, reasonable, low-priced, etc.)
- Located in …, this (sumptuous, luxurious, sophisticated, impeccable, exceptional, or any other suitable adjective) restaurant offers …
- As you enter the place, you …
- Just as you step in, …
- The ambience of the restaurant was …
- The menu offers …
- What I particularly enjoyed was …
- I was pleasantly surprised by …
- The best thing about it is …
- However, I disliked …
- I was disappointed by …
- I was extremely dissatisfied by …
- What you may find unfavourable is …
Describe the restaurant in the present tense and describe your experience in the past tense. Remember to write about the important parts of the experience, not every detail.
In the final paragraph, mention your overall opinion and recommendation (Do you recommend it or not? If yes, to whom and why? If not, why not? Is it suitable for families?).
Other places
- Start with something to engage the reader such as a rhetorical question or an interesting point about it, such as its exploding popularity, its long-awaited opening, etc.
- Mention general information about the place , for example, its name, its location, when it opened, why you visited it, and with whom you visited it. Note that you don’t have to mention all these details and that some of them, such as location, can be included in the 2nd paragraph as part of your opinion about the place. For example, the following sentence could be used to begin the 2 nd body paragraph: “Located right at the heart of (city name), (place) is easily accessible by car.”
In the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs, mention what you liked and/ or disliked according to the format you choose.
- Atmosphere (lively, soothing // dull, crowded, noisy, etc.)
- Facilities (depends on the place you’re reviewing. For example, in a gym review, you could write about the variety of gym equipment available and whether there’s personal coaching; and in a shopping centre, you could write about the variety of shops available and whether there’s a children’s play area.)
- Located in …, this (sumptuous, luxurious, sophisticated, impeccable, exceptional, or any other suitable adjective) (place) offers …
- The ambience of the place was …
- The place offers …
Describe the place in the present tense and describe your experience in the past tense. Remember to write about the important parts of the experience, not every detail.
In the final paragraph, mention your overall opinion and recommendation (Do you recommend it or not? If yes, to whom and why? If not, why not? Is it suitable for families? Why?).
Examples for concluding phrases have been mentioned earlier.
Event Review
Paragraph 2: What you liked (mention 2 points)
Paragraph 3: What you disliked (mention 2 points)
- Start with something to engage the reader such as a rhetorical question or an attractive statement about something unique in this event that makes the reader want to know more.
- Mention general information about the event , for example, its name, location, when it’s held, why you visited it, and with whom you visited it. Some of these details can also be mentioned in the following paragraph.
In the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs, mention what you liked and/or disliked according to the format you choose.
- The program of the event (For example, what band will be playing in the concert? What’s their album name? What will be displayed in the exhibition?)
- The performance, including the stage lightening and the musicians’ attire (if it’s a concert or a festival)
- Atmosphere and sounds (lively, boisterous // dull, crowded, noisy, etc.)
- How did it make you and the audience feel? (fascinated, excited, mesmerized, captivated, enthusiastic// didn’t live up to my expectations, dull, etc.)
- Ticket price (expensive, exorbitant, overpriced // inexpensive, affordable, reasonable, low-priced, etc.)
In the conclusion, mention your overall opinion and recommendation (Do you recommend attending this event or not? If yes, to whom and why? If not, why not?)
Product Review
Paragraph 2: Positive aspects of the product
Paragraph 3: Negative aspects of the product
- Start with something to engage the reader such as a rhetorical question or an attractive statement about something unique in this product that makes the reader want to know more.
- Mention general information about the product , for example, its name, the brand name, and its release date. You could also include when you bought it, why you bought it and your first impression.
In the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs, mention the positive and/or negative aspects of the product according to the format you choose.
- The product’s core features and your comment on them
- The benefits and uses of the product
- Any notable improvements or changes to previous versions (if applicable), and your comment on them (Are they useful? Not many? Disappointing?)
- Price (mention its price and comment on it: expensive, exorbitant, overpriced // inexpensive, affordable, reasonable, low-priced, etc.)
In the conclusion, mention your overall opinion and recommendation (Is it worth buying? Why? Why not? Who are the target users?).
Points to keep in mind
- Organize your review into 4-5 paragraphs. Leave a line between paragraphs or indent the first line of each new paragraph. Don’t do both!
- Take care of spelling, punctuation, and grammar. This is important as the examiner will look at the accuracy of your language.
- Use a wide range of cohesive devices and linking words. Here are some examples:
- Addition: and, also, as well as, plus, what’s more, apart from that, not only … but also …, but that’s not all, above all, and best of all, on top of that, one of the best things …
- Contrast: but, yet, though, while, however
- Reasoning: because, as, so, that’s why, for this reason,
- Giving examples: for example, like
- Highlighting and stressing: specifically, especially
- Use a combination of simple, compound, and complex sentences. A series of long sentences will make your writing difficult to read, and a series of short simple sentences will make your writing boring to read. Balance is the key.
- Place longer sentences next to shorter ones for a dramatic effect.
- Use a wide range of vocabulary, including some advanced and less commonly used ones. Don’t use common adjectives such as happy, nice, bad, sad, etc. Try to think of more advanced and interesting alternatives such as ecstatic, pleasant, terrible, heartbroken, etc. We recommend reading a lot of samples to improve your vocabulary. You can find them on our samples page .
- Use a variety of adjectives and adverbs
- Include a range of topic-related vocabulary to show that you have a good understanding of the topic. For example, if you’re writing a film review, you could include vocabulary such as “director, “cast”, “special effects”, “scene”, “protagonist”, “blockbuster”, etc.
- Use advanced punctuation sparingly (1-3 in the whole review), for example, colon (:), semicolon (;) and em dash (—).
- Aim to complete towards the maximum word limit (approximately 160 words). Exceeding the word limit slightly (15-20 words) is fine as long as you write accurately and complete the task within the correct time. If you exceed the word limit by any number of words, no marks will be cut directly, but you increase your chances of making more mistakes and spending more time than required for this exercise, which may affect your mark indirectly. If you write towards the lower limit or below, you are highly unlikely to achieve the highest band for Content as your content is not well developed.
- Develop your content by including reasons, evidence or examples to support the opinions expressed.
- Spend about 30 minutes on this exercise : the initial 5 minutes for planning and the last 2-3 minutes for checking your work for simple spelling and grammatical mistakes.
- Include your audience throughout by using pronouns such as “we”, “us” and “you”.
- Use phrasal verbs , examples: pick up, left off, takes you on, etc.
- Use contractions but stay away from ones which are too informal such as wanna, gonna, etc.
- Write legibly
Don’ts
- Avoid writing very simple sentences with simple vocabulary , e.g. “The film is very nice. The actors are also good, and the story is also great.”
- Avoid repetition of vocabulary and beginning your sentences with the same words. Sometimes students write 3 or more sentences in a row starting with “The” or “I”!
- Avoid very formal linking words and vocabulary like “moreover”, “furthermore”, etc. as this may have a negative effect on the target audience (i.e. other students if you’re writing for your school magazine).
- Avoid abbreviations and slang (texting language) such as, wanna, gonna, etc.
- Avoid listing (firstly, secondly, thirdly, etc.). If necessary, you might use other informal alternatives to “firstly”, such as “To start with”, “For a start”, or “For starters”, but listing is not preferred whatsoever.
- Avoid including too many different ideas in your review. It is better to include fewer ideas and develop one or two in greater depth rather than writing many ideas which are not well-developed.
Practice a lot of past papers and get feedback on your writing. If you don’t have a teacher, reread these notes and check for what you have done right and what you haven’t. Read some of the samples on the samples page to see what you have just learned effectively used and incorporated in a review.
Finally, don’t forget to check out our samples page and if you find this helpful, please share it with your friends.
Good luck! Go get that A*!
12 responses to “Exercise 6: Writing a Review (Ultimate Guide)”
I’m so much pleased with your work ,it has done wonders .How do I access notes on other types of writing in IGSCE 0511
Thank you for your kind words! You can find them on our notes page .
Amazing notes!!!!! Absolutely love them! However, I just have two small questions: – In book review, if its not a story or something like that, for instance, its a course book can I still use the introduction “Are you looking for a book to help your English go from…….? Then …. is for you. Written by………….., and was published back in……” Is it appropriate ?
– How strict are the examiners? Considering this is ESL but the grade boundaries are extremely high. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you found them helpful!
Yes, you can still use the same introduction regardless of the type of book you’re reviewing. It’s also worth noting that exam questions will never limit you to reviewing a specific book; you can review whatever book you want. This is also the case for all types of reviews.
Examiners are neither strict nor lenient; they evaluate your answer based on the specific criteria outlined in the mark scheme, so you get your marks based on the maximum level of competence you showed in your answer. With dedicated practice and a good understanding of what the examiner is looking for in your answer, you can definitely get top marks despite the high grade thresholds.
Thanks alot for the response, much appreciated.
You’re welcome
Hi ESL Kings, your notes are detailed and the suggested sentence frames are well developed; many thanks.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate it!
I used all of your notes and they have always helped me. I am giving exam in mayjune 2024. I wanted to ask you that in Place review, Resturant/cafe review section in the second option in paragraph 4 is it important to write opinion and recommendation in one paragraph or you can write in 2 seperate paragraphs?
Hi Ayaan, thank you for your comment. We are glad our notes are helpful!
Regarding your question, your final opinion and recommendation are typically included together in the final paragraph of the review since they’re strongly correlated. You recommend or do not recommend something based on your overall opinion about it, so there’s no need to write them in two separate paragraphs. In fact, you can even just mention your recommendation, which implies your opinion.
So, while your final opinion and recommendation can be included in separate paragraphs, it is not recommended for the previously stated reason, as well as the limited word count of the review.
Okay thanks! Sorry for the late reply. I was busy practicing my upcoming speaking exam on 19th/20th April.
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How to write a film review
Writing a review is an option in many different English language exams, and films are such an obvious choice for reviews, so knowing how to write a film review is pretty important. It’s a great topic for the classroom too. Everyone watches films and there is a lot of opportunity to teach vocabulary, either film-related vocabulary or film review adjectives. I like to start off a class about films with some chat, or my personal favourite, the Movie Music Quiz , which also now has an excellent Movie Picture Quiz version too.
The structure of a film review
Like any writing task, it’s essential to know the structure of a film review before you start writing. A basic film review template shows you how to write a film review using a simple structure. Film reviews for First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) Cambridge exams, as well as Trinity ISE exams, should all use a 4 paragraph structure. Another thing to remember is that your review should always have a title, and that title should include the name of the film.
- Introduction – Essential details and mini-summary
- Summary – A description of the film and some important details
- Analysis – An evaluation of different elements
- Conclusion – Your opinion and a recommendation
Introduction
In the introduction of a film review, it is crucial to mention the film title and the names of the director and the main actors. A brief summary of the film’s plot and background information can also be included, but it should not give away too much detail. The introduction should engage the reader and entice them to continue reading the review. Additionally, it is important to mention the genre and target audience of the film, which will give the reader an idea of what to expect.
In the summary section, the film review should give a comprehensive but concise description of the film, focusing on the plot, characters, and any significant events. The summary should be written in a way that does not give away the ending or spoil the film for the reader. It is important to maintain objectivity and not include personal opinions in this section. This section should provide enough detail for the reader to have a clear understanding of the film without giving too much away.
The analysis section is where the reviewer can showcase their critical skills and provide an in-depth evaluation of the film. The review should examine various elements of the film such as the script, direction, cinematography, acting, and special effects. You could also make a comparison to similar films in the same genre. The analysis should be written in an objective style with the opinion only showing through the language used.
In the conclusion, the reviewer should give their personal opinion of the film, summarising their thoughts on its strengths and weaknesses. They should also consider the target audience and whether they believe the film will appeal to them. Finally, the reviewer should provide a clear recommendation. The conclusion should be concise, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of the reviewer’s overall opinion of the film.
Using adjectives in reviews
Reviews are a great way to show off your language with impressive adjectives. If you read a film review in a newspaper or magazine, you’ll notice that the reviewer rarely, if ever, gives an explicit direct opinion. However, their opinion of the film is always crystal clear. This is through the use of adjectives.
Many adjectives have a clear connotation. They are either perceived as positive or negative. Compare these two examples. Which one is a positive description and which is negative?
- It’s a first-rate experience with an imaginative plot and a star-studded cast.
- The second-rate writing combined with weak performances is typical of this director’s work.
When using adjectives in a film review, it is important to choose words that accurately convey the reviewer’s opinion. Adjectives with strong connotations, either positive or negative, can be very effective in expressing the reviewer’s thoughts about the film. However, it is also important to use a variety of adjectives to avoid repetition and keep the review interesting. The use of adjectives can also help to paint a picture of the film, allowing the reader to get a sense of its atmosphere and tone.
The materials
Many exams, such as the Cambridge First (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) exams, as well as Trinity ISE exams, require students to write a film review as part of their writing task. These materials will provide students with a solid understanding of the structure of a film review and help them to develop their writing skills. This will give them the confidence they need to write a review that meets the requirements of the exam and impresses the examiner.
The materials will help you learn how to write an introduction, summary, analysis, and conclusion of a film review. You will also see a range of useful adjectives that you can use to express your opinions in their reviews. Finally, you will get an opportunity to practise writing film reviews, which will help you to develop your skills. Then you can check your answers with the samples provided in the answer key. Whether you’re preparing for an exam or just looking to improve your writing skills, these materials will provide you with everything you need to write a great film review.
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Writing: Exercise 6 (Writing a Review)
Exercise 6 of the ESL paper could also be a review writing.
The review could be for a book, movie, restaurant etc. that you enjoyed (or didn’t!)
The exercise is worth 16 marks and you should write about 150-200 words.
Let’s dive right in. I will be using a book review for examples. I have included a sample review at the end.
- Introduction : state the book’s title, author’s full name, the setting of the story, giving a one-line description of what the story is about. Use adjectives to describe the book such as insightful, beautiful, controversial etc.
- Brief description : give a one-paragraph synopsis of the plot of the book, shortly expanding your one-sentence description in the introduction. Don’t write the whole story, only the beginning! Use the present tense of verbs and linking words to outline the story chronologically. Bonus points if you can use words that fit the theme of the story. If, for example, the book is of the fantasy genre, use words like magic, summon, fate, spells etc.
- Opinion : this is where you have to write down how the book impacted you. Was it inspiring? Thought-provoking? Life-changing? You could praise the book or criticise it, stating why.
- Recommendation : you must state whether you would recommend this book, to whom and why.
Let’s look at a sample. See if I’ve stuck with the points above.
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini has to be the most devastatingly beautiful book I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Set in 20th century Afghanistan, it tells the story of how a young boy’s friendship is tested by war and betrayal.
Amir, the son of a wealthy Afghan, shares a close friendship with their household servant’s son, Hassan. But a fateful kite-flying competition tethers their bond, and as war forces them to part ways, the boys’ lives take them on a journey of love and redemption.
The book made me realise how precious yet fragile the relationships we build are; and that we must always take a chance on our loved ones. It taught me the importance of the people in our lives and how they shape us to be who we are.
The Kite Runner is a beautifully narrated tale, the writing just as simple as it is heart- breaking, the characters realistically portrayed. I would definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy character-driven stories set in troubled times.
Time Management
For the core paper 1 , spend about 20 minutes in this exercise.
For the extended paper 2 , spend 30 minutes on this exercise. Allot 5 minutes to plan the points you will include in each paragraph. Take 20 minutes to write your review, keeping in mind all the above tips. Use the final 5 minutes to proofread and make any changes.
That’s the end of the ESL paper. Good luck!
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How to Write a Review ( Edexcel IGCSE English Language A )
Revision note.
Question 6 or 7 will ask you to write for a specific purpose and in a specific format. It is important to use the correct conventions of the format and directly focus your writing to its purpose, as the mark scheme rewards adapting tone, style and register for different forms, purposes and audiences.
This means:
The tone (the sound of the writer’s “voice”) is appropriate and convincing
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How to Write a Film Review: Preparation, Steps, Examples
- by Anastasiya Yakubovska
- 06.10.2022 10.05.2024
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How to write a film review (true, professional, and comprehensive) and not be limited to the phrase “What a great movie!”? In this article, you will find answers to the next questions:
- How long is a movie review?
- How many paragraphs does a movie review have?
- Features of the Film Review
- Functions of the Movie Review
- How to Write a Film Review: Preparation for Writing
- 10 Questions You Need to Answer Before You Start Writing a Movie Review
- How to Write and Structure a Film Review: Step by Step
What Is a Film Review?
A film review is a critical judgment or discussion that informs about the release of a new film and contains its analysis, assessment, summary, as well as personal impressions and experiences after watching.
How long is a movie review?
On average, the length of a film review is about 1000 words.
How many paragraphs does a movie review have?
It is recommended that the film review should consist of 5-7 paragraphs.
Read also article “How to Write a Book Review: Step by Step and Examples”.
Features of the Film Review
A film review is a persuasive piece of writing, it has some features as:
- A less formal style of writing.
- You need to write objectively about the film.
- But, on the other hand, movie reviews contain personal thoughts and feelings.
- The film review’s audience is wider and more diverse.
Movie reviews can be written by two groups of reviewers: professional critics and ordinary consumers. Therefore, the text of the review will differ. In the first case, when the reviewer is a professional critic, he will describe the movie instead of evaluating it. While consumer critics mostly write from a personal perspective.
What is the main purpose of a film review?
The main purpose of a film review is to inform readers about the film (what can expect from it) and to help them determine if they want to watch the movie.
Functions of the Movie Review
The film review performs several functions at once: it informs, analyzes, persuades, and entertains. If you can include all of these points in your review, then you will have an excellent result in the end.
How to Write a Film Review: Preparation for Writing
Writing a review is, of course, a creative process, but you should not forget about the analytical approach to creating a convincing and high-quality text. You must take the work responsibly, which we will do now.
To write a professional film review, you first need to complete the following preparation steps:
- Of course, the first step is to find a film, if it has not been previously chosen by the manager/client/boss. There will be more chances to write a good review if the film was liked by both – film critics and you personally.
- Watch the movie at least 2-3 times. After the first viewing, you will get a general impression of the picture, and try to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the film. Pay attention to the details the next time you watch it: the sound, the actor’s play, the editing, the plot.
- If you have difficulty understanding the events covered in the film (for example, historical), be sure to find additional information and research the topic.
- If after two viewings you still do not have a final assessment of the film in the form of a brief thesis, watch the film again. You can look at other works of the director who worked on this film, this will help you determine his characteristic style. Also, as an option, you can look at the game of actors in other films (for comparison).
- When watching a movie, take notes: key scenes, interesting plot twists, inconsistencies, details, and quotes. Then, based on them, you can build a review text, and a good quote can become an excellent epigraph.
- Find information about the filming: location, duration, season, details about the filming process, difficulties the production team faced, casting, etc. Such information will make the review more attractive to readers.
- If the film is nominated for awards and prizes, please include this information in your film review. For a potential viewer, such an assessment of the film will be a weighty argument in the direction of -> compulsory viewing.
10 Questions You Need to Answer Before You Start Writing a Movie Review
- Does the film split into multiple parts? A sequel, prequel, or one of the movie series?
- What is the film genre (action, comedy, historical, drama, fantasy, Western, political, thriller, gangster, horror, tragicomedy, romance, sports, mystery, science fiction)? Is the movie based on real or fictional events?
- Did the screenplay writer create an exciting plot?
- Is the rhythm of the film slow and quiet, heavy and static, or chaotic and frantic?
- What is the film’s rating according to the MPAA? ( G – General Audiences. All ages admitted. PG – Parental Guidance Suggested. PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned. R – Restricted. Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 – Adults Only.)
- Are there any films with a similar/same theme? Sometimes it is worth mentioning some of them in a review, as a comparison.
- How can you characterize the work of a cinematographer? How accurately are the most expressive compositional, lighting solutions, as well as camera angles, selected and embodied?
- Is the film entertaining or covers a serious themes?
- Was the casting successful? Did all the actors cope with their roles?
- Is the atmosphere of the film tense, mysterious, sinister, relaxed, or romantic?
The answers to all of the above questions will help you understand how to write a film review, and above all, create a draft version of your future review. But, of course, this is not enough for the final result.
How to Write and Structure a Film Review: Step by Step
Writing a film review is a long and complicated process. Therefore, it is better to break it down into stages and move step by step. This will help you not to get lost and not get confused in the details.
- The catchy introduction.
The introductory part of the review should contain important information about the film: title, director, release date, and genre.
You can mention nominations and awards, as well as indicate the box office (if the numbers are impressive) and the cast.
In addition to “technical” aspects and a simple presentation of the plot, it is necessary to express your impression of the film in the form of a thesis, for example, to tell:
- about the connection of the film’s central idea with current events and social problems;
- about the similarity of the film’s plot with a personal life situation, personal experience, and feelings;
- about the connection of technical elements (lighting, sound, editing) with the theme of the film.
2. Pass the verdict.
Do not torment the reader and express your opinion about the film in the first paragraphs of the review.
You should not leave all the most interesting “for later”. If you decide to give a final assessment of the film at the end of the review, what are the chances that the reader will read to this end?
3. Write a summary of the plot.
Choose 4-5 main events.
Avoid the film’s ending and spoilers. Keep the intrigue. If you want to spoil and share an unusual story development, warn the reader about this.
4. Bring the feelings.
In addition to presenting the plot of the film, you should add emotions to the text of the review and show what you felt while watching it.
5. Define the main purpose of the movie.
Perhaps the film’s purpose is hidden in its plot. Or maybe the film does not pretend to solve global problems at all. Perhaps the film is entertaining, and this is its advantage – it is relaxed and simple.
Sometimes the main idea of a serious and deep film can be found in an interview with a film crew, a screenwriter, or a director.
6. Add some details of the filmmaking process.
It is important to know the measure and not to overdo it with the terminology. Here’s what you can write about:
- Cinematography: visual mood, lighting elements, shot sizes and widths, camera angles, etc.
- Sound. The main goal is to create the necessary atmosphere in the film. Sound in movies includes music, dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise, background noise, and soundtracks.
- Editing is the creation of a finished motion picture from many shot scenes. A film editor must creatively work with the layers of images, story, dialogue, music, pacing, as well as the actors’ performances to effectively “re-imagine” and even rewrite the film to craft a cohesive whole.
- Mise-en-scène (from French – placement on the stage) is the mutual arrangement of the actors and their environment on the set, natural or pavilion. Mise-en-scene includes landscapes, visual effects, the psychological state of the characters, etc.
7. The deep meaning.
You may be able to spot specific symbolic items, repetitive moments, or key phrases that give depth to the film.
8. Give examples.
It is not enough to say “ an excellent game of actors ”. Explain what exactly caught your attention (appearance, facial expressions, costumes, or movements of the actor).
9. A convincing conclusion.
Write about the moments in the film that made the biggest impression on you. Share a recommendation. To whom and why do you advise to watch this movie?
10. Reread the review text several times .
Edit, and correct mistakes that can spoil the impression even from a professionally written film review.
Examples of Film Reviews
To consolidate the received information, let’s move from theory to practice. Below are two examples of film reviews.
Apocalypse Now
Review by Roger Ebert
Francis Ford Coppola’s film “Apocalypse Now” was inspired by Heart of Darkness, a novel by Joseph Conrad about a European named Kurtz who penetrated to the farthest reaches of the Congo and established himself like a god. A boat sets out to find him, and on the journey the narrator gradually loses confidence in orderly civilization; he is oppressed by the great weight of the jungle all around him, a pitiless Darwinian testing ground in which each living thing tries every day not to be eaten.
What is found at the end of the journey is not Kurtz so much as what Kurtz found: that all of our days and ways are a fragile structure perched uneasily atop the hungry jaws of nature that will thoughtlessly devour us. A happy life is a daily reprieve from this knowledge.
A week ago I was in Calcutta, where I saw mile upon square mile of squatter camps in which hundreds of thousands live generation after generation in leaky huts of plastic, cardboard and scrap metal, in poverty so absolute it is impossible to see any hope of escape. I do not mean to equate the misery of those hopeless people with a movie; that would be indecent. But I was deeply shaken by what I saw, and realized how precious and precarious is a happy life. And in such a mood I watched “Apocalypse Now” and came to the scene where Col. Kurtz (Marlon Brando) tells Capt. Willard (Martin Sheen) about “the horror.”
Kurtz is a decorated hero, one of the best soldiers in the Army, who has created a jungle sanctuary upriver inside enemy territory, and rules Montagnard tribesmen as his private army. He tells Willard about a day when his Special Forces men inoculated the children of a village against polio: “This old man came running after us and he was crying, he couldn’t see. We went back there, and they had come and hacked off every inoculated arm. There they were in a pile, a pile of little arms. . . .”
What Kurtz learned is that the Viet Cong were willing to go to greater lengths to win: “Then I realized they were stronger than we. They have the strength, the strength to do that. If I had 10 divisions of those men, then our troubles here would be over very quickly. You have to have men who are moral and at the same time who are able to utilize their primordial instincts to kill without feeling, without passion, without judgment.” This is the “horror” that Kurtz has found, and it threatens to envelop Willard, too.
The whole movie is a journey toward Willard’s understanding of how Kurtz, one of the Army’s best soldiers, penetrated the reality of war to such a depth that he could not look any longer without madness and despair.
The film has one of the most haunting endings in cinema, a poetic evocation of what Kurtz has discovered, and what we hope not to discover for ourselves. The river journey creates enormous anticipation about Kurtz, and Brando fulfills it. When the film was released in 1979, his casting was criticized and his enormous paycheck of $1 million was much discussed, but it’s clear he was the correct choice, not only because of his stature as an icon, but because of his voice, which enters the film from darkness or half-light, repeating the words of T.S. Eliot’s despairing “The Hollow Men.” That voice sets the final tone of the film.
Film review: example
Diana biopic Spencer wobbles between the bold and the bad
By Nicholas Barber
You may feel that you’ve had enough of Princess Diana’s story on the big and small screens, what with Naomi Watts taking the role in Oliver Hirschbiegel’s awful Diana in 2013, and then Emma Corrin playing her in the most recent season of The Crown, with the mantel set to be passed in Elizabeth Debicki in the next run. But, to give it its due, Pablo Larraín’s Spencer marks the only time the People’s Princess has been shown delivering a lecture on Anne Boleyn to an old coat that she has just stolen off a scarecrow, and then having a chat with the ghost of Boleyn herself shortly afterwards. The Chilean director doesn’t go in for conventional biopics, as anyone who has seen Jackie (starring Natalie Portman) or Neruda will know. And here again he has gone for a surreal portrait of his iconic subject. The snag is that his experimental art house spirit keeps bumping up against the naffness and the familiarity of British films set in stately homes, so his psychodrama ends up being both ground-breaking and rib-tickling.
It’s set over three days in 1991, from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, at Sandringham House in Norfolk. The rest of the Royal Family has arrived for their holiday in a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars, but Diana (Kristen Stewart) rocks up on her own in a Porsche convertible, having taken a detour to visit the aforementioned scarecrow: her dilapidated childhood home, from the days when she was Lady Diana Spencer, is a field or two away from Sandringham. Her late arrival concerns the sympathetic head chef (Sean Harris) and bothers the Scottish army veteran (Timothy Spall) who has the job of ensuring that everything goes the way the Queen wants it to. Her Majesty’s insufferable Christmas traditions include weighing all the guests when they arrive and when they leave to ensure that they’ve been sufficiently gluttonous. But Diana is in no mood for festive japes. Her Christmas present from Charles (Jack Farthing) – a necklace with pearls the size of golf balls – is identical to the one he has given his mistress. And the whisper in the servants’ quarters is that the Princess is “cracking up”. The filmmakers apparently agree.
Steering away from the same territory as The Crown, Larraín and Knight don’t fill the film with awkward meals and heated arguments (although there are one of each of those). Prince Charles does some grumbling, but the Queen has hardly any lines and Prince Philip has none: they are closer to menacing waxworks than people. For most of the time, Diana is either talking to her young sons, her trusted personal dresser (Sally Hawkins) or to herself. It’s interesting, this lack of dramatic conflict and discernible plot, but it can leave the film seeming as listless and purposeless as Larraín’s Diana herself. Her favourite occupation is to wander around the estate until she finds something that has an ominous symbolic connection to her, and then make an unconvincing speech about it. Ah, pheasants! So beautiful, yet bred to be killed!
Stewart is such inspired casting that she makes all this eccentric nonsense watchable. She’s been practising Diana’s signature moves for years – dipped head, hunched shoulders – and she certainly knows what it’s like to put up with intrusive tabloid photographers. She also looks suitably fabulous in the many outfits that Diana is required to wear over the long weekend. And unlike Watts’s performance in 2013, hers doesn’t seem distractingly like an impersonation. Mind you, she delivers all her lines in little bursts of hissing whispers, so if you don’t see it with English subtitles, as its first audiences did at the Venice Film Festival, you might not understand more than half of what she says.
The effect is a bit odd, but there are lots of odd things in the film, not least the tone and the pacing, which lurch around like someone who’s had too much after-dinner port. Between Jonny Greenwood’s squalling jazz soundtrack, the hallucinations, and the blush-making sexual confessions, Spencer is a folly that wobbles between the bold and the bad, the disturbingly gothic and the just plain silly. In some scenes, it’s heart-rending in its depiction of Diana’s self-harm and bulimia. In others, it’s almost as risible as the Diana biopic from 2013, and that’s saying something. I didn’t know any more about Diana afterwards than I did beforehand, but I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it. This is a film that echoes The Shining at the start and 2001: A Space Odyssey at the end. The Crown Christmas Special it ain’t.
Sources of information:
- “The Film Analysis Handbook” by Thomas Caldwell.
- https://payforwriting.com/writing/creating-review/how-to-write-movie-review
- www.mtsu.edu
- www.sciencedirect.com/science
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- Poster from the film Apocalypse Now
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