The Parts of a Review

Parts of a Review

1.    Hook. How to begin so the reader wants to keep reading?

-->   Quote, description, interesting fact, background, witty tone

2.    Establish specifics: When did the movie open? Who stars in it? Director? Awards? 

3.    Reviewer establishing their own ethos by showing they understand the broader context/seen all the movies, had a similar experience, etc.

4.    Move from evaluative claim to general/plot summary to specific evaluation, using concrete, specific imagery, sometimes figurative language. No spoilers! No rants!

5.    Includes quotes, specifics of many kinds. 

6.    Often includes brief discussion of how this THING fits into a broader context.

7.    Includes weaknesses, critiques, often situated between praising moments.

8.    Tone is often very casual, familiar. Depends on audience, of course.

9.    Often includes jargon or other insider details, depending on level of audience knowledge.

10.                       Ending--sums up, possibly suggests the best audience for the film, closes contract with reader established in beginning.