After researching many different reviews including James Christopher's review of 'The Kite Runner,' I have come to the conclusion that film reviews follow a particular format. A format which covers these 10 specific sections;
- Information about the film including director and length of film
- A plot summary
- A brief outline of the film's structure
- The cast (usually focuses on 'big stars' names as well as new upcoming actors names)
- Positive and negative comments about the film (usually with witty observations)
- Underlying themes discussed in the film
- Technical aspects e.g. sound and camera work
- Target audience and who would enjoy the film
- “Similar to” (comparing the film to other well known films or literature. Usually in a “see this if you loved...” kind of way)
- An overall verdict of the film from the reviewers point of view
Here is a link to James Christopher's review of 'The Kite Runner.' This particular review was featured in 'The Times' newspaper and helped me to understand the codes and conventions of a typical film review:
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