Useful Language background
The film/story is set in ...,
This film is the director's
debut ...,
This is the first novel in
over 5 years written by ...,
This novel was written about
...,
The film stars.../The film is
directed by ...,
The film/book tells the story
of ...,
It is a love story/
thriller...,
... plays the starring role as
...,
... enjoys his/her staring
role as ..., etc
MAIN POINTS OF PLOT
The story concerns ...,
The plot revolves
around/centres on ...,
The tale begins ...,
After a series of unbelievable
coincidences...,
The film reaches a breathless
climax ...,
The plot has an unexpected
twist to it...,
The plot is rather
unconvincing ... etc
GENERAL
COMMENTS
It was rather
long/confusing/unbelievable,
It is a high-action drama,
The cast is excellent/weak,
The script is dull/exciting
etc,
a tragic/thrilling end,
It will have you on the edge
of your seat,
It is beautifully/poorly
written,
He/She seems uncomfortable in
his/her role as ...,
... gentle entertainment for
the whole family,
It is a classic study of
jealousy/war, etc
RECOMMENDATIONS
Don't miss it,
Don't bother to go and see it,
Wait until it comes out on
video,
It's bound to be a box office
hit,
Leave the kid at home,
It will change the way you
think about ...,
I can thoroughly recommend it
...,
It is well worth seeing ...,
It is a classic/masterpiece of its kind, etc.
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© S.Kandybovich, Department of Intercultural
Communication, 2008
