Requirements:

1. Type of writing expected – Movie/Play Critique

2. Length requirements – 500 words

3. Formatting requirements – MLA format

4. Documentation format – Citations necessary

5. Amount or type of research expected – Watch one of the links below and then write a critique/review.

1. Watch the movie/play:

Julius Caesar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JInTNKLaEI4&list=PLuvZQl2EViQlym8_rQw_WsFAiVn1eVCfC&index=2

The first step in writing the review is to watch the movie/play.  Watch the movie/play in a relaxed environment you are familiar with.  You do not want to be distracted by an unfamiliar room.  Watching the movie/play a second time will help you to absorb a lot more detail about the movie/play.  Most movie/play reviewers take notes as they watch the movie/play. 

2. Give your opinion

Most movie/play reviewers will give their opinion of the movie/play.  This is important as the reviewer can express the elements of the movie/play they enjoyed or disliked.  However, as in all good journalism, the reviewer should also give impartial details, and allow the reader to make their own mind over an issue the reader liked or disliked.  Opinions should be explained to allow the reader to determine whether they would agree with your opinion .

Many regular movie/play reviewers will develop a following.  If one can find a reviewer who shares a similar taste in films, one can confidently follow the reviewers recommendations.

3. Who is your audience?

You need to consider who your likely readers are.  Writing a movie/play review for children requires a different approach than if writing for a movie/play club.  Ensure you report on the factors that matter to your likely audience.

4. Give an outline

Give the outline of the movie/play, but don’t give away essential details such as the end or any surprises.  If there is a big surprise you want to entice readers by telling them something special happens, just don’t say what.

5. Actors

If the movie/play contains actors, as most do, detail who is starring in the movie/play and how well you think they acted.

6. Structure

Did the movie/play follow a regular predictable story line, or did it get you thinking like a Quentin Tarantinomovie/play?

7.Cinematography and lighting

Give details about how well the movie/play was shot and directed.  Was the lighting good in the moody scenes?

8. Music

Did the movie/play have its own score like Koyaanisqatsi or ET, or did it feature songs from popular artists?