TGJ 4M(E) – Grade 12 Film
Textual Analysis Portfolio (Groups of Two)
Due Thursday, November 15
The Textual Analysis Portfolio consists of two parts:
A)
Presentation
 Select a film from the list and prepare a 10 minute presentation that includes:
a) overview/summary
b) plot/story (show trailer)
c) genre, cast, year, director, box office earnings, any other pertinent pieces of
information, etc…
 Select 3 of the following elements of film and analyze/show a clip/scene from the
movie that demonstrates effective use of the selected element.
Elements of film -cinematography, sound/score, lighting, editing, setting
B)
Written Report
The written report or film analysis/review is a minimum of five paragraphs. It should include the
following elements:
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In the opening paragraph state the title, and briefly summarize the plot of the movie.
a) Describe how you truly feel about the film.
b) What is your honest reaction to the film?
c) Did you like/dislike it?
d) Was it confusing?
e) Exciting?
f) Suspenseful?
g) Boring?
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In the next three paragraphs analyze the literary, dramatic, and cinematic aspects of the film.
Use examples from the movie to support your analysis.
i. Literary
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The literary aspects pertaining to the story, dialogue and characters.
Was there a good story?
Believable characters?
Good dialogue?
Did the main character change throughout the film?
Did you notice a character arc?
What was the main conflict and how was it resolved?
Did the story interest you?
ii. Dramatic
 The dramatic aspects pertaining to the acting, sets, locations and costumes.
 Were the actors good?
 Was the setting or location interesting?
 Did the actors wear costumes?
 Was there a famous movie star in the film?
iii. Cinematic
 The cinematic aspects pertaining to the camera angles, composition, lighting, music
and sound effects.
 Did you notice the cinematography?
 Were there interesting camera angles, or cool video and sound effects?
 Did the music match the film?
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C)
In the conclusion, rate the film and state whether or not you would recommend the film to a
friend and why.
Evaluation Breakdown
Presentation – 50%
Written Report – 50%
Textual Analysis Assignment
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Forrest Gump
Raiders of the Lost Arc
Casino Royale
Platoon
Unforgiven
Rango
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Moneyball
Girl with Dragon Tattoo
Xmen – First Class
Transformers
Footloose (2011)
The Social Network
Insidious
Toy Story 3
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
The Prestige
Goodfellas
Pulp Fiction
The Matrix
Casablanca
Seven
Saving Private Ryan
American Beauty
Braveheart
Inglourious Bastards
Scarface
Jaws
Good Will Hunting
Rainman
Avatar
Star Trek
Mission Impossible (1996)
National Treasure (2004)
American Gangster
The DaVinci Code
Ocean’s Eleven