The document provides a template for summarizing a film, including descriptors of its genre, setting, starring actors and director, a brief plot summary, positive and negative vocabulary for critique, and a recommendation. It allows the reviewer to customize details to summarize a specific movie.

2. (name of the film) is a…
comedy
sci-fi
horror movie
action movie
romantic comedy
 documentary
musical
thriller
western
disaster movie

3. …. set in…
….that takes place in….
 a prison
New York in the 1960s
famous Paris
the future
the far west
an imaginary city

4. ... with Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett
or
... starring Sandra Bullock
.....and directed by Steven Spielberg

5. Brief summary of the plot
The story centres around...
The story begins when...
It is about...
The film tells the story of...

6. Useful vocabulary - positive
Inspiring music
Wonderful sets
Absolutely amazing
Truly frightening
Astonishing special effects
Extremely imaginative
Exciting storyline
Unique / magical / hilarious
Great acting

7. Useful vocabulary - negative
Boring storyline
. Awful acting
Too long
unconvincing
terrible
Silly ending

8. The reviewer’s opinions /recommendation
It’s a must see.
It’s worth seeing.
Don’t miss it.
or
It’s a waste of time.
It isn’t worth seeing.