4.

CINEMA

“Photography is truth. Cinema is truth

twenty-four times per second”
Jean-Luc Godard
(Film director, screenwriter and film critic)

At the end of this unit, you will have

to write a review of film.

1. THE ELEMENTS
OF A FILM
1.1 Discuss the following questions:

 Do you like watching films?

 What is your favorite genre?
 Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or in streaming platforms?
 What is the last movie that you watched? Did you like it? Why (not)?

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1.2 Complete the following definitions with the words in the box:

the cast director diegetic sounds editing plot

screenplay(guio) special effects screenwriter soundtrack the stars

1. The putting together of sequences and scenes in a film: editing

2. A story written for a film: screenplay
3. Someone who writes stories for a film: screenwriter
4. All the actors in a film: the cast
5. Series of events in a film that make up the main story: plot
6. Images or sounds in a film that are created by trick photography or computers: special effects
7. The music in a film, which is a non-diegetic sound: soundtrack or score
8. The main actors in a film: the stars
9. The person responsible for overall artistic content of film, including telling the cast what to do:
director
10. Sounds created by the characters, objects or events on the film set (such as dialogue) are
known as: diegetic sounds

1.3 To make a film, several steps need to be taken. Match each step to its definition.

1. Development (C) A. Cast is selected, film crew is hired (production manager, location
manager, production designer, costume designer, composer,
etc.) and locations are chosen.
2. Pre-production B. Dialogue is edited, music tracks are recorded, sound effects and
(A) special effects are added; everything is edited and combined into
a single finished product.
3. Production (E) C. The story is selected (existent or original), screenplay is written,
and funding has to be obtained.
4. Post-production D. Film is released, duplicated, distributed to cinemas, and
(B) advertised
5. Distribution (D) E. Film is recorded, actors rehearse script and blocking, and set is
constructed.

1.4 Watch the following video on film blocking and answer the following questions:

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 o What is stage blocking? Is where your places your actors in a scene, in the frame

o How many visual elements are important in blocking a scene? Space, Shapes, Lines

o Why is the first element important, that is, what is its function? Space, digress of
importance, contrast. Depending on the position with the camara is the importance the
portrait tension and importance

o Which are the basic shapes and what they represent? Circles, safer and inclusive. Squares
limited space, boxes someone in, feel trap. Triangle, aggressive, and sharp.

o What is the purpose of the third element? What does it convey? Lines, is to power
dynamic, visual tension, emphasizing who has the power

o What is subtext and how is it transmitted through blocking? Is what they really mean,
guide actors, DP and art director towards your vision

o Overall, why is stage blocking so important? Tell us what the characters are up to, what
they really mean, and what’s really going on.

1.5 Have a look at the following frames from different films and write down what they convey in
terms of blocking (which element has been used and what is its purpose).

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Space the three men are more near the camera, so they are more important, the most
important one is the one with the phone, and the other one is less important because he is far
from the cameras.

Shapes The circle as the moon or the mountain that is triangle because it might be a comfort
zone but also and aggressive.

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Shapes square the two doors and the space where the girl is are square, meaning that she is in a limited zone

Lines one is horizontal and the other is vertical, meaning that the vertical one has the power

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Shapes Circle, meaning that is a limited zone but also comfort. Focusing the attention to the
actor

1.6 A film is composed of different elements, each one including the previous one(s) in the shape
of a concentric circle. Look for the definitions of the four elements below online and complete
the circle.

Shot: A series of frames than runs in a period of time.

Frame: is one of the many still images which compose the complete moving picture.

Sequence: is a series of scenes that form a distinct narrative unit.

Scene: a series of shots in same time and place, is part of a film in which a series of events
happen in the same place.

FILM

SEQUENCE
SCENE
SHOT

FRAME

1.7 Complete the following text with the film vocabulary in the box.

TILTING (panoramica vertical) CLAPPERBOARD (claqueta) PROPS(atretzo)

BOOM POLES(palo de micro) PANNING() CRANE(grua) MISE EN
SCÈNE(puesta en escena) STICKS (tripode) DOLLY (mini grua)

Lights, camera, action! When the 1. CLAPPERBOARD claps with a sharp sound, actors are
immersed in their roles and staff hold their breath behind the camera. The whole 2. MISE EN
SCÈNE is perfect, as it looks exactly like an American middle-class home. All the 2. PROPS are set
for the lunch scene: the glasses, the cutlery and the food. This time, they are not going to use a 3.

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CRANE. Such a large device is not necessary in an interior recording, although it came in handy
when filming the extreme long shot of the cornfield. In this case, a 4. DOLLY will suffice both for
the initial 5. PANNING of the room (from left to right) and for the 6. TILTING shot of Johanna
(from feet to head) when she enters the scene. Once Thomas comes into play, the dialogue between
the two will be recorded with the 7. STICKS to make sure the camera is in a fixed position. Several
8. BOOM POLES are spread across the room with mikes and lights suspended on the air to get the
best sound and image quality. Yes… this take will be the good one.

2. WRITING A SCREENPLAY
2.1 Read a scene from the second draft of the screenplay Adaptation, which is about a
screenwriter, Kaufman, who is having problems adapting a novel to a screenplay. Answer the
following questions.

1 Who is involved in the scene?

2 Where does it take place?
3 When does it take place?
4 What is happening?
5 Why is this scene taking place?
6 How do the protagonists feel?

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2.2. Complete the following statements about the standard format of screenplays using the
words in the box and the excerpt above to help you. Virtual Campus > Activities > Exercise
screenplay format.

1. The names of characters and scene headings are written in capital letters.

2. Dialogue is written in the centre of the page.

3. Descriptions of settings and action are written in blocks which are wider than the dialogue.

4. Descriptions of how a character delivers their lines are in brackets.

5. Characters generally have little dialogue at one time.

6. Descriptions of settings and actions are written in the present tenses.

7. Voice-overs and abbreviated as V.O, external shots as EXT. and internal shots as INT.

2.3 Now it’s your turn to write a screenplay of a scene of the TV sitcom Friends (you can work in
pairs or groups of 3). To do that, you have to create a free account on StudioBinder and follow
the teacher’s instructions. When you have finished, download the screenplay in PDF and submit
it to Virtual Campus > Activities > Friends screenplay.

Explanation of how the website works:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJwM6W-GyIU&t=575s&ab_channel=TrevelyanMiddleSchool

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3. SHOOTING A FILM
3.1 Listen to the report on a fatal shooting in the film Rust. Decide whether the information is
true, false or not given.

1. Director Joel Souza was also wounded in the incident.

2. Two years ago, Hutchins was declared a "rising star" by a magazine.
3. Baldwin was photographed later that day on the phone to his lawyer in a car park.
4. Production of the movie will continue after a short delay.
5. Hutchins’ family set up a fundraiser through the website GoFundMe.

3.2 Fill in the gaps with one, two or three words from the recording and then listen to check
your answers.

1. Alec Baldwin has said he felt __________________ after the accidental killing.
2. The shooting occurred because the gun appeared to have been loaded with a
__________________.
3. Sadly, Hutchins was declared to be __________________after being flown to a New Mexico
hospital.
4. Reportedly, Baldwin went to the Santa Fe county office __________________ to speak with
investigators.
5. There had been disagreements about __________________ for the crew, as well as safety
concerns, leading to some workers walking out.
6. A __________________ for female cinematographers has been announced by the American
Film Institute.

3.3 Read the following text and decide whether the statements below are true, false or not
given.

Prop guns in the film world

An accident waiting to happen?

The fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins has sent ripples 1 through the film industry and beyond. The incident,
which Alec Baldwin described as a "tragic accident", has resulted in an investigation that could have broader
implications for safety within the entertainment world. There have already been suggestions that shortcuts 2
were taken during the production of the movie Rust, of which Hutchins was Director of Photography. There
have also been questions asked about the usage of prop guns in general, reopening a debate dating back to
1993, when actor Brandon Lee was shot dead on the set of The Crow.

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To send ripples: to have repercussions or effects
2
Shortcuts: quicker routes or methods (in this context, it means that insufficient attention was paid to safety issues).

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Back in the day, Brandon Lee’s death propelled the topic of gun safety on film sets into the public eye. In this
instance, the prop gun was loaded with poorly-made dummy cartridges 3 which had been created from live
ones. Due to carelessness and ignorance of good practices, a real bullet became stuck in the barrel of the gun,
which went unnoticed during safety checks. Even though the rest of the bullets were replaced by blanks 4, the
the real bullet was forced out of the weapon during a crucial scene in the film, resulting in Lee being struck in
the stomach. He died in hospital.
Despite the media attention and debates that followed, there have been a number of on-set accidents over the
years. According to The Associated Press, between 1990 to 2014, at least 194 serious accidents, including 43
deaths, occurred on television and film sets. Most commonly, these involved stunt doubles, such as Harry
O’Connor, who lost his life when he hit a bridge in Prague. In 2015, Olivia Jackson, a stuntwoman working
on the film Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, crashed into a piece of camera equipment during a motorcycle
scene. Although she survived, she suffered various serious injuries, including nerve damage around her spine.
Potential injury or death may be an inevitable risk in the life of a stunt double, but for crew members like
Halyna Hutchins, human error may be to blame. The assistant director, Dave Halls, had received complaints,
including allegations that he had ignored safety protocols. Furthermore, there have been suggestions that
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, armorer5 responsible for overseeing all weapons on set, had reports of complaints
about inexperience with the way in which she handled firearms. During the filming of The Old Way,
Gutierrez-Reed’s first film as a lead armorer, actor Nicholas Cage walked off set angrily when she fired a gun
without warning. Prior to the fatal shooting of Hutchins, Gutierrez-Reed placed three prop guns on a cart.
Halls later selected one of these - a .45 Long Colt revolver - and handed it to Baldwin.
After the Rust incident, members of the film industry spoke out against the use of guns as props in movies.
Shannon Lee, the sister of Brandon Lee, said that "with all the special effects that are possible and all of the
technology, there is no reason to have a prop gun or a gun on a set that can fire a projectile of any sort." There
has already been action taken: Alexi Hawley, showrunner of television series The Rookie announced that live
guns would be banned on set. Instead, Airsoft guns would be used, with special effects added in post-
production to create the illusion of gunfire. Perhaps the film and television industry is finally ready to move
on from prop guns to safer alternatives.
Sources: BBC, The Guardian, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times

1. Hutchins was producing the movie Rust at the time of her death.
2. The Crow was a movie released in the year 1993.
3. Brandon Lee died after being struck in the stomach by a dummy cartridge.
4. Stuntman Harry O’Connor was working on an action film.
5. Olivia Jackson was fatally wounded (i.e. dead) during the filming of Resident Evil: The Final
Chapter.
6. It has been suggested that the woman in charge of weapons on the set of Rust was
inexperienced.

3
Dummy cartridges: ammunition for a gun that contains no explosives.

4
Blanks: containers filled with explosive powder that do not contain a bullet.
5
Armorer: person responsible for the transport, storage, and safe use of all weaponry and firearms on film set.

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7. The Assistant Director of Rust deliberately chose a charged gun from three prop weapons and
passed it to Alec Baldwin.
8. Some members of the film industry think prop guns should still be used on set.
9. The television series The Rookie will no longer use live guns on set.

3.4 When filming a scene, it is essential to think of the shot size, that is, how much of the scene
is included in the frame. Watch this video and write down the types of shot explained and their
function.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

3.5 Write the name of each shot below. There is one shot that did not appear in the video we
have just seen. Can you identify it? It’s a typical shot used in Western films.

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 3.6 Apart from multiple types of shots, there are
also different camera angles that can be used
when filming a scene, depending on the specific location at which the camera is placed. With the
help of online sources, try to find the name of the different angles shown in the photos, as well
as their function. Note that the initial of each angle is given.

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3.7. Let’s put everything into practice! Watch Apple’s 1984 commercial as many times as needed
and complete the following table analyzing each of the aspects. You can work in pairs. Upload
your analysis in Virtual Campus > Activities > Apple’s 1984 commercial.

A. Mise en scène: This refers to what goes The large room, where all of the ‘skin heads’
into the frame, including the subjects, sit staring at Big Brother on the screen, is
backdrop, and props. It refers to the featured in many scenes. The gas masks, the
composition of the shot, including the boots, the grey clothing and tunnel all
lighting, and can involve a director of contribute to the dystopian atmosphere. The
photography. How does the advert use use of colour in the hammer thrower’s
composition (or mise en scène) to clothing is sharply contrasted with the blues
capture or frame the director's and grays in the scene, suggesting she brings
message?   hope and change.

B. Camera angle: What is the angle of the The scene opens with a bird’s eye view of a
camera in relation to its subject? Is it a transparent tunnel, where we see the heads
bird’s eye view, high angle, eye-level of prisoners marching. There are knee-level,

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 angle, low angle or worm’s eye view? worm’s eye view, and low angles of the boots
Camera angle greatly affects the and clothes, to emphasize the march and the
viewer's interpretation of the subject. It uniforms. There are also eye-level shots of the
provides a perspective or a window into prisoners. This combination of perspectives
a world. How does the advert use makes the viewer feel like they are observing
different camera angles to construct this strange world both from the outside and
meaning?  inside. Over-the-shoulder angles to emphasize
the screen where the Big Brother appears.

C. Camera shot: The distance between the It starts with an aerial shot of the tunnel,
camera and the subject is important to which gives the idea of imprisonment. Close-
consider. You may see an extreme-close up shots of the prisoners’ faces, as they march
shot (XCS), a close shot (CS), medium or sit give the viewer the impression that they
shot (MS), long shot (LS) or extreme are brainwashed like zombies. The camera is
long shot (XLS), among others. Does the on a dolly as it pans along the rows of
camera move or stay still in relation to prisoners. Medium and full shots of the
its subject? Sometimes the camera is running woman, to emphasize movement and
put on a dolly to create panning or pace. The full shots put her in the spotlight
tilting movements. Cameras can also and make a contrast with her background (the
zoom in and out, often in combination rest of the people). At the end she approaches
with camera movement for special the camera so a medium/medium long shot is
effects. Finally consider the length or used. Each shot zooms in on the subjects more
duration of the shot, which will help and more (woman, guards and Big Brother),
determine the pace of the film.   intensifying the experience for the viewer. The
shots of the population are longer, which are
interrupted by brief shots of the intruder and
the guards in a way that disrupts the “order”
or the status quo.

D. Diegetic or non-diegetic sound: Sounds The sound of Big Brother speaking appears at
that are created by the characters, first non-diegetic (because we don’t see him)
objects or events on the film set, (such and then later diegetic, which creates
as dialogue) are known as diegetic suspense. BB’s voice is accompanied by the
sounds. Sounds that are added to the sound of the people marching. The woman’s
footage after filming, such as music, scream, as she throws her hammer at the
voice-overs or sound effects, are known screen, seems to cut through all of the
as non-diegetic sounds. How do both background robotic noises. The prisoners’
non-diegetic and diegetic sounds help make a strange singing noise in response to
convey the message of the film that you the exploding screen, as the voice over tells us
are analysing?  about Apple’s new computer. The soundtrack
is very atmospheric and minimalist, with a
tone that signals suspense and mystery. It is
not even music, but rather suspended notes
and beeps.

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4. WRITING A FILM REVIEW

Have a look at the PowerPoint about the Film Review in Resources > Units >
Unit 4. Cinema > Film Review

4.1 Read the following film review and match the paragraph numbers (1-5) to their functions (A-
E).

A Tells us what is bad about the film 4

B Introduces the film: genre, director, basic plot  1

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C Concludes the review in an interesting way 5

D Tells us what is difficult for the film to do and whether it achieves it 2

E Tells us what is good about the film 3

4.2 Match the phrases (1-5) to the functions in exercises 4.1 (A-E).

1 The best thing about the film is…  E

2 The film ends with…  C

3 This is a well-researched, fact-based drama about…  B

4 What’s missing, however, is…  A

5 The challenge for the director is to…  D

4.3 Language connectors such as connectors can help you write a more coherent and logical
text. Match the highlighted connectors in the review in 4.1 to their functions (1-4). Then, add
more connectors to each function.

1 To give contrasting information Although, But, Yet 3 To order points First of all, Secondly

2 To give additional information And 4 To show cause and effect What is a result, So,
Since

Other connectors:

Contrast: On the one hand, On the other hand, however, In contrast, otherwise, nevertheless,
nonetheless, Despite, In spite of.

Addition: Moreover, Also, Furthermore, In addition, as well as, too

Order: Firstly, to start with, then, finally, afterwards, at the end

Cause-effect: As a result, therefore, consequently, As a consequence, because

4.4 Complete a different review of The Killing of John Lennon, taken from a newspaper, using
the connectors in Exercise 4.3.

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1. Although

2. But

3. First of all

4. Secondly

5. Since (com que)

6. And

4.5 In the second column of the table there are some commonly used expressions in film
reviews. Match them with the aspect in the box they are describing or analyzing.

Dialogue Screenplay/Script Director Music/ Soundtrack

Atmosphere/setting Plot/story Overall evaluation Actors/characters

Aspects Phrases
a film directed by …
Director to develop a story
well-directed
expertly directed.
… from a screenplay by …
Screenplay/script multi-layered script
The script was written by …
…‘s writing is astonishing/plausible/witty
tightly written
gives characters the opportunity to …
is set in …
Atmosphere/setting The story unfolds in …
… provides the setting for …
create(s) a certain atmosphere/mood
exceptional performance
Actors/characters fervently performed, well-acted
… does a very good job as …
The performances in … are excellent.
… gives the part much personality
… adds a lot to the film
… is absolutely remarkable/specially memorable as …
… is very/less convincing …

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 The most complex/incredibly played character is that of …
a film full of wonderful characters
appealing, fascinating, funny, stereotypical, simple, round, flat,
warm-hearted
amusing, boring, clichéd, confusing, entertaining, exciting,
Plot/story melodramatic, thrilling, unbelievable
arouses curiosity
full of tension
builds up to/reach a climax
interlocking/connected stories/fragmented narrative/non-linear
narrative
unexpected plot twists
One of the most surprising moments in the film occurs when …
melodramatic
Dialogue (un)convincing
realistic
(un)interesting
… conveys a sad/happy/melancholy atmosphere
Music/soundtrack … underlines a mood/evokes feelings/shows a character’s
emotions/connects scenes
… and the lyrics support the plot
a must-see/a smash hit
Overall evaluation a box-office success/failure
an audience pleaser
well worth seeing/watching
not to be missed
a moving production/an emotionally strong film
a truly great piece of filmmaking
a skillful piece of filmmaking
I was impressed by…
a very moving portrayal
I definitely recommend this film to everybody …
On a scale from zero to five, I give this film a five.
The film literally brought tears to my eyes.
I highly/strongly/definitely recommend the film.
If you like …, this is the film for you.
If you found films like … or … compelling then be sure to give …
your full attention.
I certainly wouldn’t recommend the film, because …
I’m afraid … is a complete waste of time and money.
It’s a film that will change the way you think about …

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4.6 Fill in the gaps of this extract of the review about The Amazing Spiderman 2: Rise of Electro
with the words in the box. Submit your questions to Virtual Campus > Activities > Spiderman
review

worth beautifully villains corniest challenge well-suited

shocked outstanding appeal to fits clueless terrific sequel

This time Spiderman is fighting three 1.villains, all of whom are interesting. Jamie Foxx is in this
edition, who plays Electro. We also have the Green Goblin, who is back in the form of Peter
Parker’s old friend, Harry Osborn, this time played by Dane DeHaan, who, in my opinion, is one of
the best young actors. He is 2.well-suited for this role and he is a complicated character. His
father, who ran Oscorp, has died and is played by Chris Cooper. So, who runs the company now?
Well, it is none other than the Green Goblin, as it turns out to be, so that’s another 3. Challenge
for Spiderman. And then, we have also Giamatti along for the ride. Therefore, with all these villains
there must be a lot of action.

Apart from the antagonists, we have Sally Field as 4.clueless as ever as the protagonist’s aunt: you
would think that by now she would have already figured out, like everybody else, that her nephew
is Spiderman. But she hasn’t. Even when she has to wash his uniform, he has an excuse for that,
and she believes it. What also makes the film work 5.beautifully is Emma Stone, here as Gwen
Stacy, the love interest for Peter Parker. These two are 6.terrific together.

This movie is filled with 7.outstanding special effects even for the Spiderman franchise. The movie
is a lot of fun. It is a little long, I think, but it is really going to 8.appeal to very young kids in
particular. There are a lot of dumb lines in this film, but I guess you can’t help this in this whole
Spiderman world. It is also full of some of the 9. corniest stuff of any superhero movie I’ve ever
seen. But I kind of liked it, because it all 10. fits in the end.

One little warning here, one major character may not survive this edition to live again in a 11.
sequel. You’ll have to find it out, but I was kind of 12.shocked and surprised. Nevertheless, The
Amazing Spiderman 2: Rise of Electro is 13.worth seeing, especially if you are a fan of marvel comic
books. It is one to see.

4.7 Go to Virtual Campus > Units > Unit 4. Cinema > Film review > Exercise 4.7 and open the two
film reviews written by past students. Read both reviews and answer the following questions
(you can work in pairs). Submit your questions to Virtual Campus > Activities > Film reviews
questions.

1. Have a look at the review titles. What do you think of them?

The first one is more interesting and catchier than the second one. That is basic and
simply, it’s not interesting and doesn’t make you want a read more.

2. Read the first paragraph of both reviews. Are they a good introductory paragraph? Do
they contain all the elements of good introduction to a film review?

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 The second one about the Grinch is a good introduction because it contains the title of the
film, the name of the directors, the settings of the film and the genre. The only thing it’s
missing is the name of best-known actors. In contrast, the first review it’s not a good
introduction because it doesn’t mention any of the important things that the introduction
must have. The only thing it says is the name of the director.

3. Can you identify the thesis in both reviews? Does the thesis clearly show the writer’s
opinion about the film?
No, because in the grinch there isn’t any thesis but in the Roma review there is a kind of
thesis, but it doesn’t express the writer’s opinion.

4. What do you think of the plot summary in both reviews? Does it follow the 20-30% rule
(the plot stands for maximum 20-30% of the whole review)?
I think that the plot summary of the second review is not a summary at all because it
explains all the film and doesn’t follow the 20-30% rule because it’s like the 80% review.
On the other hand, the first review is interesting and short, that it’s what a good plot
summary must be like. Also follows the 20-30% rule.
5. Which elements are analyzed in both reviews? Is the analysis of each aspect deep and
complex, or short and simple?
The first review analyzed the acting, the scrip, the film photography, and the visual
elements. These elements are deeply analyzed, with lots of examples and reasons. In
contrast the Grinch it has analyze less elements are short and simply.

6. Identify the coda of both reviews. Is it a good closure? Does it go back to the idea stated in
the thesis so that it is clear whether the writer recommends the film or not?
In the first review the conclusion is good and interesting. Moreover, includes the idea of
the thesis and explains why they recommend the film. On the other hand, the second
review it doesn’t have a good ending at all because they don’t give a good reason to
recommend the film.

7. Grade both film reviews following the rubric that you will find in Virtual Campus > Units >
Unit 4. Cinema > Film review > Film review_Rubric. Copy the filled rubric for each review
here below (remember to include both quantitative and qualitative feedback!).

RUBRIC – Roma Review (Written task 2)

1. Use of English: Is the text grammatically accurate and complex? Is the lexicon
adequate and specialized? Does the student make language mistakes in terms of
grammar, spelling and vocabulary? 1 (many mistakes, highly inaccurate) – 5
(few mistakes, highly accurate)
1 2 3 4 5
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 It has a few mistakes, and the vocabulary is accurate

2. Structure and length*: Is the article well-structured? Does the text include all
the components of a film review? Does the text stick to the established length? 1
(badly structured, too short/long) – 5 (well-structured, appropriate length)
1 2 3 4 5
It’s structured with paragraphs and with appropriate length.

3. Coherence and cohesion: Is the text cohesive and coherent? Does the student
make good use of paragraphs, linkers and punctuation marks? 1(unclear,
incoherent, badly structured) – 5 (clear, coherent, well-structured)
1 2 3 4 5
It has a few mistakes of puntuantion, and some parapgharphs are unclar.
But the text is coherent and well-structured.

4. Depth of analysis: Is the review highly analytical or is it mostly a summary of

the film? Is the analysis well-supported by evidence from the film? Are there
various elements analysed or not many? 1 (poorly analytical) – 3 (highly
analytical)
1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL: 18/20
TOTAL: 9 /10
Plagiarism will be penalized with a 0.
*Reviews whose length is inferior to 700 words will be FAILED.

RUBRIC – Grinch Review (Written task 2)

5. Use of English: Is the text grammatically accurate and complex? Is the lexicon
adequate and specialized? Does the student make language mistakes in terms of
grammar, spelling and vocabulary? 1 (many mistakes, highly inaccurate) – 5
(few mistakes, highly accurate)
1 2 3 4 5
There are lots of mistakes and some invented words

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6. Structure and length*: Is the article well-structured? Does the text include all
the components of a film review? Does the text stick to the established length? 1
(badly structured, too short/long) – 5 (well-structured, appropriate length)
1 2 3 4 5
FAILED doesn’t arrive to the 700 words

7. Coherence and cohesion: Is the text cohesive and coherent? Does the student
make good use of paragraphs, linkers and punctuation marks? 1(unclear,
incoherent, badly structured) – 5 (clear, coherent, well-structured)
1 2 3 4 5

8. Depth of analysis: Is the review highly analytical or is it mostly a summary of

the film? Is the analysis well-supported by evidence from the film? Are there
various elements analysed or not many? 1 (poorly analytical) – 3 (highly
analytical)
1 2 3 4 5

TOTAL: /20
TOTAL: 0/10
Plagiarism will be penalized with a 0.
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