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Integrated skills
Reviewing a film
Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!
What is a review?
an examination of sth, with the intention of changing it if necessary 评审 judicial review 司法审查
a report in a newspaper or magazine, or on the Internet, television or radio, in which sb. gives their opinion of a book, play, film/movie, etc. 评论 a book review
a report on a subject or on a series of events 汇报
a review of customer complaints
a lesson in which you look again at sth. you have studied, especially in order to prepare for an exam 温习课
Lead-in
What elements do you think should be included in the film ?
Which element do you think is the most important in making a successful film?
What elements are shown in the video?
Read for structure
How many parts can this article be divided into? And try to find the main idea for each paragraph.
Read the lecture transcript again and complete the table below.
careful reading
In pairs, discussing the following questions.
TO attract the audience's attention, to make the audience think and connect the lecture 's topic with their background knowledge.
Film-making involves a lot of hard work behind the scenes.
Discussion
1. Do you support the use of CGI in films? Why or why not?
2. Are there any of movies that impressed you most? What elements in the film do you like most? Why?
What can we learn from the passage?
For a lot of people who aren't in the film industry,it seems that we can only see those famous and brilliant film stars and film-making is all kinds of fun. However, just peer a little bit behind the scenes and we'll realize how complex and stressful they are and how many unknown people are working hard.
So we should respect the work behind the screen and respect those who work hard and selflessly.
We also know that we should learn to cooperate with others. Only when we cooperate, can we walk further and further.
A person can walk fast, but a group of people can walk farther!
the most famous English website for film reviews
How to write a film review?
At the school Film Festival, Miss Li, the organizer, is talking about how to write a film review. Listen and finish the exercises below.
A1
Listen to Miss Li's introduction and complete the chart.
Film review
(1)____________
about the film
Information about
(2) ________
(3) ____________
of the film
whether you recommend the film or not
Basic information
the film’s setting
and storyline
Your opinion
Listening
A2
Listening
Listen and complete the notes.
Writing a film review
Dos
Give the name of the film, the director’s name and the names of
(1) ____________________.
Give information about when and where the film is set and
what happens in the film.
Include details about the acting, characters, music or
(2) _________________.
Use lots of interesting adjectives.
Describe (3) ____________________ that you think might enjoy the film.
the main actors
special effects
the type of person
Don’ts
Don’t say what happens (4) ___________ of the film.
Don’t make the reader (5) ____________ what you think.
Don’t give your opinion without (6) ______________________.
at the end
guess
supporting it with examples
Reading
A film review
of
The King's Speech.
Let’s watch a clip from this movie.
Read the film review on Page 9 and try to understand its structure.
setting and storyline
basic information
the author’s opinion
the author’s commendation
title
Name of the film
Name of director
Names of main actors
The awards of the film won
When, where, who, what happens
No information of the ending
Acting, characters,
aspects behind the scenes
1. the film stars Colin Firth as King Geoge VI
2. Best Picture
3. Best Actor in a Leading Role
4. give up hope of a cure
5. a faily typical historical film
6. as well as
7. have great chemistry with
8. in the meantime
9. all in all
Key Expressions
电影由Colin Firth主演乔治六世
最佳影片
最佳男主角
放弃治愈的希望
一部相当典型的历史片
和; 还有
与……有强烈火花
同时
总之
Discussion
1. Are you likely to watch The King's Speech? Why or why not?
2. What other films would you like to review?
Use the following questions and expressions to help you.
What type of film is it?
Who are the director and the main actors?
When and where is the film set?
What is the storyline of the film?
What is your opinion of the film? (Consider the storyline, acting, characters, music and special effects.)
Who do you think would like the film?
Talking about feelings
I felt inspired /excited /frightened after watching …
I couldn’t stand ...
I was especially pleased with ...
I was really confused about the plot of ...
I wasn’t happy about ...
I was absolutely fed up with the special effects of ...
… appealed to me / didn't appeal to me because ...
Useful Expressions
Write a film review (around 120 words). Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you.
Writing
Title:
Structure Information Useful expressions
Basic information about the film Name of the film
Name of director
Names of main actors
The awards of the film
Setting and storyline When, where, who
What happens
Your opinion Acting
Characters
Aspects behind the scenes
Whether you recommend the film or not
1. Finish the film review individually.
2. Check your writings and exchange drafts with your partners for peer review.
3. Share your writings in class.
4. Decide which film you would like to watch together.
Sample
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 3 is an American animated comedy directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. It features the voice talents of Steve Carell as main characters Gru and Dru, as well as a star supporting cast including Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and Miranda Cosgrove. The film has been a big box office success, taking over $ 1 billion worldwide.
The animated world of the Despicable Me series is very similar to our own, except that it is populated by a variety of villains. The events of Despciable Me 3 take place around the present day, shortly after the end of the second film. Once a villain himself, lead character Gru is now a member of the Anti-Villain League (AVL) together with his wife Lucy (Wiig).
At the start of the film, Gru and Lucy are sent to stop the evil plans of Balthazar Bratt (Parker), a 1980s child TV star who has turned evil and wants to steal a big diamond. However, things do not go well, and the husband-wife team is kicked out of the AVL. Soon afterwards, Gru is contacted by his long-lost brother, Dru, who dreams of being a vallain. However, he does not seem to have the talent for it,
so he asks Gru for help. At first, Gru refuses,
but then he realizes he can team up with Dru
to get the diamond back and rejoin the AVL.
The film is full of fun and energy, helped by the excellent voice actors. Humour often comes from the contrast between Gru and Dru's evil ways and Gru's responsibility of being a parent to his three daughters. The famous yellow minions also provide plenty of laughs. The storyline does not take itself too seriously, but the film does have its tender moments.
Kids will love the great animation work and the over-the-top action, while parents will dig the 1980s soundtrack and relate to Gru and Lucy's parenting troubles. In short, Despicable Me 3 is a film that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Homework
Polish up your film review and write on your exercise book.
Thanks a lot!
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