MUSB CLASSES FILM REVIEW OUTLINE

Film review outline format with guidelines. Required of MUSB 2355 students. By Dr. Aubrey Tucker

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

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MUSB CLASSES FILM REVIEW OUTLINE

 

  1. (Upper right) Your name, date, class and instructor

 

  1. (Centered) Title of Review (should briefly reflect your opinion of the film, with its title)

 

  1. Title of film and major production credits: director, screenwriter (and any previous literary source and author), principal actors, producer(s), distributor, cinematography, composer and/or other significant music, any other noteworthy credits.

 

  1.  Paragraph 1: Introductory- when and where did you see it? Why did you see it? About how big was the screen? Any special effects, such as 3D, IMAX, etc.? How was the audio? Give a brief description of film story (plot).

 

  1. Following paragraph(s): Your overall opinion of the film. How well did the story work? How would you rate the major film elements: screenplay, direction, photography, acting, music, costumes, computer graphics, stunts, etc.? Cite other critical reviews for comparison if you wish. Do you agree with them?

 

  1. Concluding paragraph- sum up your review. Do you recommend this film to others?

 

NOTES:

 

ATTACH YOUR TICKET STUB

 

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR REVIEW! SOME HUMOR CAN BE GOOD!

 

MINIMUM LENGTH: NOT LESS THAN ONE SINGLE SPACED PAGE (font 12 or smaller), OR TWO DOUBLE-SPACED PAGES

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER: THIS OUTLINE IS ONLY INTENDED TO GUIDE YOU IN ORGANIZING YOUR REVIEW WRITING, BUT DO FOLLOW IT.

DO NOT SUBMIT AN OUTLINE.  WRITE YOUR REVIEW IN PROSE, LIKE A MAGAZINE, NEWSPAPER, OR ONLINE REVIEW