Paper Three
Movie Critique
For this assignment, you must assume the role of a professional movie critic. Your assignment is
to choose a movie that you are able to view more than once—this means if it is only in theatres
then you will need to consider the price of seeing this movie more than once. Once you have
viewed the movie multiple times, you must critique what you have seen. You are writing for an
audience that has NOT seen this film.
You MUST follow the guidelines below:
Introduction
1. Title of the movie-in italics or underline
2. Release date
3. History of the movie: Was it a remake? Was it made from a novel, story, or true
occurrence? Is it an original?
4. Roles/Actors: What are the names of the main characters and actors portraying them?
Give a brief description of the character’s personality and purpose in the film. List
any past movies or relevant experience of the main actors.
5. Director/Producer: What is their past experience? What movies are they associated
with?
6. BRIEF summary of the movie
Body
1. Critique two or three of the following technical aspects: lighting, sound, costumes,
scenery, special effects, musical score/soundtrack
2. Critique one or two of the main characters: How well was the character portrayed by
the actor? Was it a believable role? Believable actor?
3. Critique the entire cast as a whole: Did they present the storyline clearly?
4. Critique the script: Believable dialogue? Good story? Well-written?
Conclusion
1. Why did you like/dislike the movie?
2. Would you recommend this movie to your audience?
3. Any suggestions on making this movie better?
WORKS CITED PAGE
If you obtain any outside information, you must cite it in your essay and provide a
works cited page as the last page of your essay. Consult handbook pp. 374-415.
Due Date: Nov. 15
Page Requirement: 2.5 pages (minimum-you may exceed)
Font: 12 pt. Times New Roman, number pages in upper right corner
Margins: 1” top, bottom, right, left
Heading:
Your Name
English 1301
Musgrove
15 Nov 2010