Old Siskel and Ebert (or Roper and Siskel) movie review show, At the Movies.

Film review. give an film review modeled on the old Siskel and Ebert (or Roper and Siskel) movie review show, At the Movies.

1. Decide on a video, take notes while viewing it

2. State the title, director, stars and a brief—two to three sentences of plot summary

3. Give your reaction to the plot—believable, ludicrous, level (little emotion) and WHY—give

a specific example here.

4. Critique the acting.  Was it good, superb, lousy, etc? WHO and WHY—give a specific

example

5. Mention the Classic Hollywood Style—does it help or hurt the film—how—give an EXAMPLE.

6. Mention mise-en-scene (editing, camera angle, etc.).  How did it help or hurt the film—BE SPECIFIC.

7. What you think the theme of the film was—state it and give an example of the theme in

the film.

8.You must show a clip of the film—it must be no longer than 1 minute long, have it cued

up—it must relate to one of the above directions (3-7).  In other words, it can be a clip of

excellent acting, or support a point you are making about mise-en-scene. 

9.  At the end of the review, rate the film (thumbs up or down. . . whatever) and

summarize why.