MOVIE/FILM REVIEW LESSON PLAN
By Coop Cooper, A.K.A. “The Small Town Critic” Website: http://www.thesmalltowncritic.com
MOVIE REVIEW WORKSHEET
Fill out the following information about the movie:
DURING THE MOVIE:
1. Who are the 5 most important characters in the film? Also list the names 5 of the
actors playing these characters.
2. What is this story about? Be very detailed.
3. What group of people would like this movie (demographics)?
AFTER THE MOVIE:
4. Did you like this movie? Why or why not?
5. What rating would you give this movie?
6. What spoilers might ruin the movie for viewers if you told them about it?
7. All movies teach a lesson (theme/moral). What did you learn from this one?
8. What title would you give your review (and can you think of a pun that might
work for it)?
MOVIE REVIEW TEMPLATE
PARAGRAPH #2: Summarize the plot (story). Where and when did it take place? Who are the main characters? What is the story about?
Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends!
PARAGRAPH #3: Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t.
PARAGRAPH #4: Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like. Be sure to include specific details and scenes.
PARAGRAPH #5: What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/ moral)? What do you think others will learn from it?
PARAGRAPH #6: What group of people would like this movie? Who would you recommend it to? Who would you not recommend it to? What’s the MPAA rating of the movie (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc…)? What is your final word on the film: Is it good or bad?
RATING SYSTEM: Give the movie a score. You can do grades (A,B,C,D,F+ or -), stars (*** out of *****), numbers (3 out of 5) or something totally original… just don’t use “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.”
SHORT BIOGRAPHY: Explain who you are, what your school level is (freshman, junior, etc.), your job (if you have one), sports you play and interesting things you like to do. Talk about yourself in the “3rd person,”that is; pretend someone else is writing the bio about you.
