Movie Vocabulary
This person is in charge of directing the movie and telling the actors what to do.
Who is the director?
When someone takes more responsibility or shows leadership, they are said to “_____.”
What is step up?
You might say this when you think something is overrated: “I don’t see what all the _____ is about.”
What is fuss?
Change this to passive: “People say the movie is amazing.”
What is ‘The movie is said to be amazing’?
This phrasal verb with make means to invent a story or excuse.
What is make up?
This word describes the list of actors and the roles they play in a movie.
What is the cast?
This expression means to set a higher standard or improve expectations.
What is raise the bar?
his exaggerated positive comment might actually sound sarcastic if said with the wrong tone: “This movie is absolutely _____!”
What is incredible?
“It is _____ that the book was based on a true story.”
What is believed / known / said?
If you clean and tidy your room, your mom might tell you to “_____ your room.”
What is do up?
This is the word for the written version of a movie, including all the dialogue and instructions.
What is the script?
When you go beyond the limits of what’s normally done—especially in creativity or innovation—you’re doing this.
What is push the envelope?
If you're comparing a sequel to the original and criticizing it, you might say: “They’re not nearly as good as _____.”
What is the first one?
This sentence is in passive voice and expresses opinion: “It is widely _____ that exercise improves mental health.”
What is accepted / believed / understood?
This do phrasal verb means to dress up or decorate something: “We’re going to _____ the house for the holidays.”
What is do up?