Movies are stories told on a screen using actors, filmed by cameramen. A film director tells the actors what to say and do. A sound engineer records music and voices, if needed. Then the movie is edited together into a film. It is put on reels and sent to theaters for people to watch on a large screen.
A skillfully made movie has many elements such as a good script, editing, cinematography, and sound/music. A good movie makes you feel and think about something. It is interesting, and lingers in your memory. It is called a work of art because it can stimulate you at a deeper level than just entertainment.
The main genre of movies is dramas, which are about people and their relationships with each other. The characters in the film may be happy or sad. They are usually trying to overcome something difficult in their lives. Examples of this include falling in love, or trying to prove something important to someone else. There are other types of movies, such as thrillers, which have a mysterious or exciting plot, and often have ‘twists’ in the storyline (surprises). Family movies are about the experiences of one or more families and are intended for children to see. Fantasy movies are about magical or impossible things. They may have fantasy characters and animals or robots. There are also film noir movies, which are 1940s-era detective stories about crime and violence.
To write a movie review, you must evaluate all aspects of the film. It is important to note what you like and dislike about the movie, and why. You must also examine creative elements such as costume design, set design, and music. You should analyze the way that these elements are used to influence the film’s atmosphere or mood. Then, you must state whether you feel that the film was successful in achieving its goals or not. It is also important to support your opinions with examples from the movie itself. This will make your review more convincing. For example, if you are evaluating the writing in the movie, you should use specific examples of good or bad dialogue from the film to illustrate your point. Also, if you are evaluating a particular aspect of the movie such as characterization or the setting, you should give examples to show that the movie was successful in establishing this element. If not, you should explain why you think it wasn’t successful.