Speaking
Look at the film posters and discuss the questions.
- Can you name the film?
- What kind of films are they? Choose from the words in the box.
- What type of film do you like best? Why?
What was it called?
Who was in it?
Where was it set?
What was it about?
How many stars would you give it?
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 outstanding
🤩🤩🤩🤩 good
🤩🤩🤩 all right
🤩🤩 not very good
🤩 terrible
Why did you give the film this rating? Explain, using words and expressions from the boxes.
The plot was....
The setting was...
The acting was...
Exciting. Realistic. terrible. Frightening. Unusual. Boring. Sad. Funny. Excellent. Average.
Example:
I gave it three stars. I thought it was all right. The plot was quite exciting but the setting wasn't realistic. The acting was only average.
Imagine you are a film producer. Answer these questions and give your reasons.
What kind of film would you like to make?
Where will it be set?
Who will you choose to star in it?
Writing: Film Review
Brainstorming: Think of a film you want to review. Read the questions and choose the answers or add your own.
Write a review of a film you liked.
Part 1: Give the name and type of film.
- .... is a ..... film.
- It is based on...
- The story, which takes place in ...., is about ...
- The main character, who ...., is ...
- There is a lot to like ...
- Some scenes are full of .... that ...
- I also enjoyed...
- If you ask me...
- ... will enjoy every minute.
Try to write longer sentences using relative pronouns and adjectives.
So + adjective + that.
Use the present simple and future simple.