How do I write a proper film review?

I need to write a film review for my assignment. Plzzz help :( ?

• I need to write a film review for my assignment. I am thinking of writing an english or tamil film :) The film review must not be about the storyline of the movie or what the story is ...show more

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  A good movie review should both entertain and inform, providing an opinion of a movie without giving away too much of the plot. Here's how to share your insights in a way that will both effectively convey your own thoughts and be compelling to your audience. Gather basic facts about the movie. You can do this before or after you watch the movie, but you should definitely do it before you write the review. Here's what you should know: like Title of the film Director , Lead actors , Genre , Setting , Plot overview. Take notes on the movie as you watch it. Before you sit down to watch a film, get out a notepad or a laptop to take notes. Movies are long, and you can easily forget details or major plot points. Taking notes allows you to jot down little things you can return to later. Make a note every time something sticks out to you, whether it's good or bad. This could be costuming, makeup, set design, music, etc. Think about how this detail relates to the rest of the movie and what it means in the context of your review. Consider the mechanics of the movie. During or after your viewing, ask yourself what impression the movie left with you in these areas: Write down your thoughts. As you mull over these aspects of the movie, jot down what you're thinking. Don't worry about editing your work right now - just get it out, and worry about cleaning it up later. Think of this part of the process as similar to brainstorming before you write an essay. Begin writing your review. Now that you have a good outline and all your important information, it's time to commence the actual writing process. It's a good idea to start typing now, even for your first draft, since it's much easier to revise and review your work if it's on a computer. Keep your writing clear and easy to understand. Don't use too much technical filmmaking jargon, and make your language crisp and accessible. Remember that the person who reads your review might not have seen the movie, so before discussing a character or plot point you should provide a brief summary of its relevance. Warn your readers about spoilers. If your review contains them throughout its body, put an disclaimer at the beginning. If you only mention one or two little things, however, you can just warn your audience quickly beforehand. Critique the movie. Now that you've explained the general events, the reader has an idea of the movie and its general theme. You can now begin to add your own ideas. It's a good idea when critiquing to present both the facts and your opinion. For example, you might state something such as, "The music, which was all classical, mixed well with the eighteenth-century setting." This gives your reader a good sense of both "what" and "how" (in the sense of how good or bad something was). This is a lot better and more informative then simply saying, "The music worked well with the movie." Explain the reasons for all of your criticisms and provide examples. For example, if you didn't like a certain actor, explain what about them you didn't like, and give examples of their bad acting. This "proof" helps your reader understand your viewpoint. End the review with something memorable. You want the last sentence to give your reader a good idea of your general viewpoint about the movie. This is a good place to explain whether in general you liked the movie, or not. (For example: "The movie was intriguing and exciting, despite a few less than stellar actors" is a solid conclusion.) My own words is that read lots of movie critics on newspapers and television ,observe what they have told and use your own knowledge and start writing with confidence .. . good luck :)