Instruction
Write a two to three page film review (excluding Works Cited page) of an American feature film of your choosing. Areas that must be covered: Storytelling, Acting Cinematography, Editing, Sound, Style and Directing, Impact of society on the film and vice versa and Genre. Paper must establish a coherent thesis statement in the introduction with a claim that you intend to prove. The body of the essay serves to support the thesis through an analysis of the film and other relevant material. Avoid simply rehashing descriptive material from other source. Support your thesis through textual and formal analysis. Refer to specific shots, scenes, characters, stylistic devices, and themes in the film. As much as possible, use technical, literary and industry terms to make your points. If needed, you may use additional resources to support your claims. Suggested sources might include academic books and articles; film reviews; and personal opinions from reputable film critics and scholars. Information other than production details obtained from popular sources such as The Internet Movie Database and Wikipedia is not considered reputable. Only use plot information to support the thematic points of the paper. Include only one to two sentences of plot summary when explaining each of the required film elements.
Must be two to three double-spaced pages (excluding the Works Cited page) in length and formatted according to MLA style.
Must include an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must include, on the final page, a Works Cited