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Language For Writing Film Reviews

This document provides lists of positive and negative adjectives, expressions, and nouns that can be used when writing film reviews. Some positive terms included are "action-packed", "amusing", "award winning", and "thought-provoking", while negative terms include "forgettable", "bland", "boring", and "overrated". The document also gives phrases for recommending or criticizing certain aspects of films.

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Language For Writing Film Reviews

This document provides lists of positive and negative adjectives, expressions, and nouns that can be used when writing film reviews. Some positive terms included are "action-packed", "amusing", "award winning", and "thought-provoking", while negative terms include "forgettable", "bland", "boring", and "overrated". The document also gives phrases for recommending or criticizing certain aspects of films.

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LANGUAGE FOR … stands out (from the crowd)

WRITING FILM REVIEWS …

Positive adjectives
action-packed
addictive Negative adjectives Expressions for talking about
amusing/ funny (instantly) forgettable negative things
attractive amateurish Don’t bother…
award winning annoying/ irritating I couldn’t (really) get into…
brilliant/ wonderful/ fantastic/ awful/ dreadful/ terrible I wasn’t keen on…
fabulous/ excellent/ terrific/ bland
splendid boring/ tedious I would only recommend…
classic/ timeless I wouldn’t recommend…
cosmopolitan chaotic I wouldn’t rush out and…
delightful cheesy It wouldn’t suit…
distinctive/ unique childish It’s not (really) suitable for…
dramatic clichéd It’s not (really) worth…
entertaining/ fun commercial I’d avoid…
exciting confusing I’d be in no hurry to…
flawless/ impeccable/ perfect dated My (main) criticism is…
gripping depressing My least favourite…
haunting disappointing One of the (main)
interesting/ fascinating dull weaknesses…
intriguing expensive/ overpriced/ bad
lovely value for money People connected to movies
memorable gloomy (lead/ supporting) actor
moving melodramatic (main) character
original monotonous bad guy/ antihero
realistic notorious cameraman
satisfying odd/ strange/ weird cast
sophisticated over the top director
spectacular overpriced extra
the bee’s knees overrated hero/ heroine
thought-provoking pointless producer
topical predictable screenwriter
underrated pretentious star
unforgettable random Other nouns related to
unmatched repetitive movies
unpredictable sentimental (car) chase
uplifting unintentionally funny (happy/ surprise) ending
well-acted Expressions for talking about (wide) screen
well-directed positive things ads
A (unique) selling point… CGI/ special effects
A strong point/ strength… dialogue/ lines
Don’t miss…/ You shouldn’t plot
miss…/ You mustn’t miss… script
I (highly/ thoroughly) setting
recommend this… for… shoot out
I can’t/ couldn’t get enough of soundtrack
it. stunt
If you like…, you’ll love… trailer
It will make you feel… twist(s and turns) (in the plot)
It would suit…
It’s (really/ well) worth…
It’s suitable for…
My favourite…
You won’t regret…
one in a million

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