Time Bandits Critical Review

Write your detailed specific critical opinions of the film Time Bandits.  You will cite evidence from the film to support your opinions, but do not summarize the film.  This critical review will be written in paragraphs and be at least 200 words.

You are the one and only expert of your opinions.  Write about your specific opinions about the specific elements from Time Bandits that stood out to you.  You can write about specific characters, actors, overall character development, dialogue, cinematography, story, plot, etc.

Include a picture relating to Time Bandits (movie poster, etc.) to begin your review just like I did for this post.

1)  Begin your critical review with a general synopsis of the story (short summary- 2 sentences maximum) followed by your overall opinion of the film.  Do not include spoilers anywhere in your review. 

2)  Go in to detail about the film elements that you write about.  Write about each element in its own paragraph. Include examples from the film to support your opinions. For example, if you liked/disliked the little boy, you could write a paragraph about what you liked/didn't like about the character citing examples from the film. (3 paragraphs minimum) 

3)  Conclude your review with a final paragraph summarizing your opinion and giving a final recommendation (thumbs up, thumbs down, 3 out of 4 stars, C+, etc.).  You choose how you will grade each film, but use the same grading system for each film review.

This outline will give you a 5 paragraph critical review.  You can write more than 5 paragraphs if you so desire.

Here is an example of an opinion based movie review of Time Bandits.

True Grit Critical Review

Write your detailed specific critical opinions of the film True Grit.  You will cite evidence from the film to support your opinions, but do not summarize the film.  This critical review will be written in paragraphs and be at least 200 words.

You are the one and only expert of your opinions.  Write about your specific opinions about the specific elements from True Grit that stood out to you.  You can write about specific characters, actors, overall character development, dialogue, cinematography, story, plot, etc.

1)  Begin your critical review with a general synopsis of the story (short summary- 2 sentences maximum) followed by your overall opinion of the film.  Do not include spoilers anywhere in your review. 

2)  Go in to detail about the film elements that you write about.  Write about each element in its own paragraph. Include examples from the film to support your opinions. For example, if you are a fan of Jeff Bridges (or Matt Damon) you could write a paragraph about how good you think he is in this movie citing examples from the film. (3 paragraphs minimum) 

3)  Conclude your review with a final paragraph summarizing your opinion and giving a final recommendation (thumbs up, thumbs down, 3 out of 4 stars, C+, etc.).  You choose how you will grade each film, but use the same grading system for each film review.

This outline will give you a 5 paragraph critical review.  You can write more than 5 paragraphs if you so desire.

Mount Everest

We just watched a documentary called The Wildest Dream.  For this assignment you are going to write your opinions and reflections about climbing Mount Everest.  Do research online so you can include facts about Mt. Everest

Write in paragraphs (5 or more).
Minimum 200 words.
Use spellcheck, correct grammar and correct punctuation

Finish all assignments

There are 7 assignments including the 1st assignment where you listed your favorite movies.

Make sure you read each assignments description and make sure all the requirements are met for each assignment.  On Thursday we will finish The Wildest Dream and then watch another (short) Everest documentary.  On Friday there will be a blog writing assignment.

Please do not waste today’s class period.
On Friday everyone should be 100% finished with all 7 assignments.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape Critical Review

Write your detailed specific critical opinions of the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape.  You will cite evidence from the film to support your opinions, but do not summarize the film.  This critical review will be written in paragraphs and be at least 200 words.

You are the one and only expert of your opinions.  Write about your specific opinions about the specific elements from What's Eating Gilbert Grape that stood out to you.  You can write about specific characters, actors, overall character development, dialogue, cinematography, story, plot, etc.

1)  Begin your critical review with a general synopsis of the story (short summary- 2 sentences maximum) followed by your overall opinion of the film.  Do not include spoilers anywhere in your review. 

2)  Go in to detail about the film elements that you write about.  Write about each element in its own paragraph. Include examples from the film to support your opinions. For example, if you are a fan of Johnny Depp (or Leo Di Caprio) you could write a paragraph about how good you think he is in this movie citing examples from the film. (3 paragraphs minimum) 

3)  Conclude your review with a final paragraph summarizing your opinion and giving a final recommendation (thumbs up, thumbs down, 3 out of 4 stars, C+, etc.).  You choose how you will grade each film, but use the same grading system for each film review.

This outline will give you a 5 paragraph critical review.  You can write more than 5 paragraphs if you so desire.

Hugo- Critical Review

Write your detailed specific critical opinions of the film Hugo.  You will cite evidence from the film to support your opinions, but do not summarize the film.  This critical review will be written in paragraphs and be at least 200 words.

You are the one and only expert of your opinions.  Write about your specific opinions about the specific elements from Hugo that stood out to you.  You can write about specific characters, overall character development, dialogue, cinematography, story, plot, etc.

1)  Begin your critical review with a general synopsis of the story (summary- 2 sentences maximum) followed by your overall opinion of the film.  

2)  Go in to detail about the film elements that you write about.  Write about each element in its own paragraph. Include examples from the film to support your opinions. (3 paragraphs minimum) 

3)  Conclude your review with a final paragraph summarizing your opinion and giving a final recommendation (thumbs up, thumbs down, 3 out of 4 stars, C+, etc.).  You choose how you will grade the film.

This outline will give you a 5 paragraph critical review.  You can write more than 5 paragraphs if you so desire.

opinion- noun

1.

a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce 

complete certainty.

2.

a personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

3.

the formal expression of a professional judgment: to ask for a second medical opinion.

4.

Law. the formal statement by a judge or court of the reasoning and the 

principles of law used inreaching a decision of a case.

5.

a judgment or estimate of a person or thing with respect to character, 

merit, etc.: to forfeit someone's good opinion.