Film Review Writing 1
What should the introduction of a film review do?
Introduce the film, filmmaker/director, genre and basic premise, while giving an initial opinion.
Who are the two main characters?
A knitted dinosaur and a knitted fox.
What is the school's address?
319 Te Irirangi Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland, 2016
Why is sound important in the film?
Sound helps establish mood, build tension and guide the audience's emotional response.
What should the body paragraphs focus on?
Specific aspects of the film, such as characters, themes, cinematography, sound, editing or setting.
Who is the director of The Crush?
Michael Creagh
What makes the dinosaur's sacrifice so significant?
The dinosaur must unravel its own knitted body to create a lifeline for the fox.
Who is A block named after?
St Anne
What does the film reveal about Ardal's understanding of relationships?
He has an innocent but immature understanding of love and relationships.
What should the conclusion do?
Give an overall judgement and reinforce whether the film was successful or worth watching.
What is audience response?
How viewers are encouraged to feel, think or react to the film.
What is the main theme of the film?
Love and self-sacrifice.
Tuck shop - Meal of the day on Wednesday?
Sushi
Explain how humour is created in The Crush.
Humour comes from the contrast between Ardal's innocent appearance and the seriousness of his actions. He behaves as though he is involved in a dramatic adult conflict, even though he is only a young schoolboy. This contrast makes his behaviour both funny and concerning.
Why should you discuss film techniques in a review?
To explain how the filmmaker creates meaning, emotion, tension or a particular response from the audience.
What is cinematography?
The way visual elements such as camera shots, angles, movement, lighting and composition are used to create meaning.
How does music contribute to the film?
The music builds tension during the danger and increases the emotional impact of the dinosaur's sacrifice.
What other important theme is explored?
Jealousy and its consequences.
What should a film review include?
A brief introduction to the film, a summary of the plot, discussion of film techniques and an overall opinion.
Why is evidence important when discussing a film technique?
It proves that your interpretation is based on something that actually happens in the film.
How long is the short Film?
7.38 minutes
Why are we having mass today?
Feast of the assumption of Mary.
What type of shot is used to reveal The boyfriend is still alive?
A close-up