1. Start by putting in all the information about the film
- The Title
- The Director
- Lead Actors
- The Film Company
- The Running Time
2. Introduction
- Some lead in to your review
- What you expected from the film
- A bit of background information about the film or the way it was advertised
3. Theme and Genre
- What sort of film is it? A romance, an Action Film, a Thriller..?
- Does it have a general message? Anti-War? Drugs? Racism? The happy life of humorous jungle animals?
4. The Plot
- What happens in the film?
- Don’t give too much away (no one will go and see the film if you give away surprises, mysteries, or the film’s ending)
- Does the plot make sense?
- Is it easy enough to follow?
- Is it believable enough not to annoy the audience?
- Does it have enough twists and turns to keep you interested?
- Is it too predictable?
5. Characters
- Who are the main characters?
- What are they like?
- Who are the actors playing these parts?
- What have these actors done before?
- Do you think the actors are good in these parts?
- Are they believable?
6. The Director
- What has the director done before?
- Has the director done a good job on this film?
- Is the pace right or does it seem that the film is too slow or too fast in parts?
- Is the film good to look at? Are there beautiful scenes?
7. Is the soundtrack good?
- Does the music help to create atmosphere in the film, or does it spoil it?
- Is the music good in itself?
8. General Review
- Did you enjoy the film?
- What were it’s good points?
- What were it’s bad points? (Don’t forget to give reasons)
- Would you recommend this film to your readers?
- What sorts of people might enjoy this film?
- Are there any other films that you could compare this one to?
9. Rating
- You could give the film a rating
- Don’t forget to explain what your rating means (How good is four stars, anyway)
