The document provides a summary and analysis of a film review. It summarizes the key points made in the review, including that the film is based on the Boston bombings, features Mark Wahlberg in a gritty police officer role, and complements Wahlberg's acting style. It also summarizes the review's discussion of narrative techniques used in the film and promotion of the film through still images and links to the trailer.

1. Film review analysis
A small synopsis of the events that the movie
is based around provides insight for reader as
to what the film is about. Reference to shared
knowledge about the Boston bombings is
used, the topic the movie is based around.
Rule of three used with adjectives to establish
the ideas of the film, uses of words like ‘gritty’
suggest an unclean, raw type of film
The still shot of main character Mark Wahlberg is
placed in between the text which promotes the
movies star actor. The mise-en-scene highlights
Wahlberg’s role within the film (police officer)
through costume. The hi-vis yellows suggests a
sense of safety and control yet the dirt on his
shoulder makes us feel there is a level of action
within this scene. The blurred background allows
focus on the main character, highlighting his
importance.
‘Berg bingo’
creates a light-
hearted feel to
the review, over
exadurating the
idea that bergs
movie is cliché
‘Post-rock
soundscape’
(bands such as
sigur-ros) suggests
to the audience that
the movie is a cult-
genre, one that
uses music to
portray a certain
culture within a film
e.g. pulp fiction.
Use of play on
words, ‘crude’
relating to bergs
previous movie
based on an oil rig
disaster but also
relates to ‘crude’
meaning something
that is tasteless or
crass
General movie
information e.g.
release date,
certificate,
running time
etc.
‘Disaster porn’ is a
use of jargon that
reflects the writer’s
knowledge of the
industry.
Mentioning main
actors promotes
film, fans of those
actors may wish to
go see it.
‘You’re’ directly
addresses audience,
making them feel
more included
The writer complements Wahlberg’s acting, suggesting his standard character role has
been used in this film. ‘no-bullshit manner’ and ‘sweary charm’ relates to similar
features of characters in his other films such as ‘the other guys’. This allows the
audience to gain an understanding of the character through comparison of previous
films where Wahlberg played a similar role.
‘What makes his bombs tick’ shows a clever use of
double meaning, relating to what makes him annoyed
however also relating to the context of the film
(terrorism).
Video provides direct link to the trailer for those interested in
watching the film after reading the review, doing this could influence
the person to watch the film more if they liked the review.

2. Film review analysis
Star review provides a
quantitive way of reviewing,
with the readers
understanding of films with
similar reviews they can
make a quick assumption
based of the writer’s opinion
‘heart’ and ‘hurt’ shows use of alliteration, furthermore binary
opposites are used to show the ongoing theme throughout the film.
Heart and hurt relates to similar contrasts such as good and evil, a
narrative theory suggested by Claude Levi-Strauss .
General movie
information provided to
readers about viewing
the if interested by the
review.
Theimageusedofboth maincharacters
promotesthe film throughtellingaudience
whostars in the production.Furthermore,the
imagecreatesanintimidatingeffectbyusing
directeye contactwiththe readers,
suggestingthey arepowerfulcharacters
withinthe film.
Short synopsis of the movie allows readers to begin to
grasp understanding of the movie plot which then allows
readers to understand the review. The writer has also
included the names of the characters and the actors who
play them, thus further promoting the movie through big
names.
Director information,
discussion about previous
films compared to the
current film in the review,
allows for readers who have
seen previous film to make
comparisons.
Choice to share on
social media provides
the film with ‘free
promotion’. Direct
links makes it more
likely for readers to
share.
‘good fist of the action’ shows a clever use of play on
words, referring to the amount of participation leterrier
provides in the action scenes by using ‘fist’ as an
adjective, the word ‘fist’ also relating to ideas of
violence.
Discussion of a
narrative theory ‘binary
oppositions’ developed
by Claude Levi Strauss
shows writer knowledge
of industry.
Formal, advanced
language used shows
writer’s knowledge and
suggests the review is
written for mature
audiences.
Humorous language used that’s mocks the film,
suggesting the reviewer feels the movie is more
of a novelty than what the title tells

3. Film review analysis
Use of alliteration to emphasise
the movies lack of creativity in
its 8th sequel and also used
again to highlight its drift from
its more respected films to that
of an over-done Hollywood
block buster
Reference to football to suggest that
the fast and furious franchise may
have ‘overdone’ it with 8 films whilst
also using football to interest its
target audience of what appears to be
young males.
Humour is achieved
through comparison; the
writer uses his knowledge
of other movies within the
genre to articulate a funny
comparison.
Image taken from the middle
of a chase relative to the main
theme of the film.
Mention of a ‘fast and furious drinking games’
suitable to the movies target audience of young
and male, thus engaging audience more when
watching the movie.
Frequent use of words such as ‘car jacking’ ‘car
chase’ etc tells us the type of action specific to
the film, highlighting its theme around cars.
Short synopsis with
mention to all the
big star’s names,
this promotes the
movie to those that
are fans of the
actors.
‘sedately’ ‘contractually obliged’ ‘not that
compelling’ are all words and phrases
that shows the writer feels this movie is
mundane and average whilst lacking
creativity, he makes it clear to us that he
feels the franchise has declined in
quality.
General
movie
information
provides
readers
quick
access to
info if
interested
in the
movie.
Constant involvement of the movies narrative that
briefly explains parts of the more important narrative,
including mention of the setting location and the more
pinnacle scenes such as the mentioning of the
submarine chase, explanation of more exciting scenes
makes the movie more attractive to potential audiences.
Reviewer notes conventions found
in fast and furious and other pieces
of media similar.
‘vroom’ shows a car related pun, those
reading the review are likely to be
interested in cars, thus retaining the
interest of readers throughout the review.
Image shows main characters in orange boiler suits
similar to that of what you would find in a prison,
suggesting that the main characters are depicted
more as criminals in this narrative, going against
stereotypical ideas of the ‘good’ characters being in
the majority of the narrative.
Throughout the review, a brief description of
the characters is used to allow readers to
begin to gain and understanding of them, this
could then interest readers new to the fast and
furious franchise to watch the film and inform
those who already know about the characters,
what to expect from them in fast and furious 8.
Frequent credit to those
starring in the film.