Film Reviews (History of Film only)
  • These reviews are only for movies on the class website.
  • All reviews are due within one week of the date when students watched the film. No reviews will be accepted after the final day of class for the semester.
As with all writing endeavors, the more you read, the better. And when you read film reviews that you like (or don’t like), think about why. Use your critical eye to consider why one reviewer has a hundred thousand followers and another only has two. You can find examples of film reviews at Rotten Tomatoes,
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Full Name (First and Last)
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Name of Film
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Each of the questions below MUST be answered with a minimum of 75 words and a maximum of 125 words. Think of this as a 5 sentence paragraph for each answer with the average sentence length of 15 to 25 word. Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation is required for this assignment
Talk about the directing, cinematography, design, or the context of the film in relationship to history:  Describe the highlights or missteps of the director, cinematographer, or designers. How does this movie reflect the time when it was created or the era it represents? What worked, what surprised you, and what fell short of your expectations are all great questions to address for this section.

It helps to have some knowledge of filmmaking, as well.  These are great resources: (The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences), (American Film Institute), (IMDB: Internet Movie Database), (Variety), and (the Hollywood Reporter).

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Talk about the acting:  Many casual filmgoers will be inspired to see a movie if a favorite actor is in it, so you should spend a little space talking about the performances. Does the film feature a seasoned actor or a brilliant performance? How was the acting? Feedback about how well the actors handled the script, the dynamics in an ensemble, and so much more can help describe how the actors did in any given film. *
Provide evidence to support your opinion of this film:    Professional reviewers do not shy away from telling their readers whether they thought a movie was good, bad, or indifferent. In fact, readers rely on those reviewers whose tastes reflect their own. Be sure to back up these thoughts with specifics. A good review will express WHY and HOW and you came to decision about WHAT you thought of the film.  *
What is the name of one person who saw you watch this film? (i.e. a family member, Olathe South student, etc)
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