GROUP 3 REPORT:

BOOK AND
FILM REVIEW
READING AND WRITING
 book review
A book review is a short piece of text
describing what the book is about, the
intentions or aims of the author in writing the
book, whether the aims were
successfully achieved or not, how it is written
and whether it suits a certain
readership, and how does it compare to other
comparable works in the same field.
A descriptive and critical or evaluative
account of a book.
steps in
writing
a book review
 step #1
“Scan the book’s preliminaries”
-Before beginning to read, consider the following:

table of
title preface contents

Provides important Tells you how the book

information on the is organized and will aid
What does it author's purpose in in determining the
suggest? writing the book and will author's main ideas and
how they are developed-
help you to determine the chronologically,
success of the work. topically, etc.
 step #2
“Read the text”
-Record impressions as you read and note effective passages
for quoting. Keep these questions in mind:

What is the general field or genre, Are concepts clearly defined? How If relevant, make note of the
and how does the book fit into it? well are the author's ideas developed? book's format - layout, binding,
(Use outside sources to familiarize What are areas covered/not covered? typography, etc.
yourself with the field, if Why? This helps to establish the Are there maps, illustrations? Do
necessary.) book's authority. they aid understanding?

If a work of fiction, make notes on such

Check the back matter. Is the index
elements as character, plot, and
accurate? What sources did the
From what point of view is the setting, and how they relate to the theme
author use - primary or secondary?
work written? of the book. How does the author
delineate his characters? How do they How does he make use of them?
develop? What is the plot structure? Make note of important omissions.

What is the author's style? Is it Finally, what has the book

formal or informal? Does it suit How accurate is the information in accomplished? Is further work
the intended audience? If a work the book? Check outside sources needed? Compare the book to
of fiction, what literary devices if necessary. others by this author or by others.
(Use the listing in the bibliography.)
does the author use?
 STEP #3 AND #4

Consult additional
sources Prepare an outline
Try to find further information about the author -
Carefully review your notes and attempt to unify
his/her reputation, qualifications, influences, etc.
your impressions into a statement
- any information relevant to the book being
that will describe the purpose or thesis of your
reviewed and could help to establish the author's
review. Then, outline the arguments
authority. Knowledge of the literary period and of
that support your thesis. Your arguments should
critical theories can also be helpful to your
develop the thesis in a logical
review. Your professor and/or reference librarian
will be able to suggest sources to use. manner.
 STEP #5
“Write the draft”
-Skim your notes again; then, using the outline as a guide and
referring to notes when necessary, begin writing. Your book review
should include the following:
A. Preliminary Information - the complete bibliographic citation for the work
ie. title in full, author, place, publisher, date of publication, edition
statement, pages, special features (maps, color plates, etc.), price, and
International Standard Book Number or ISBN.
Example:
Rory Maclean
Under the Dragon
Travels in a betrayed land
London: Harper Collins, 1998
224pp. $37.50
0 00 257013 0
 STEP #5
“Write the draft”
-Skim your notes again; then, using the outline as a guide and
referring to notes when necessary, begin writing. Your book review
should include the following:

B. Introduction - Try to capture the reader's attention with your opening

sentence. The introduction should state your central thesis, and set the
tone of the review.
C. Development - Develop your thesis using supporting arguments as
set out in your outline. Use description, evaluation, and if possible,
explanation of why the author wrote as he/she did. Use quotations to
illustrate important points or peculiarities.
D. Conclusion - If your thesis has been well argued, the conclusion
should follow naturally. It can include a final assessment or simply
restate your thesis. Do not introduce new material at this point.
 Step #6
" Revise the draft
"
A. Allow some time to elapse before going over your
review, to gain perspective.
B. Carefully read through the text, looking for clarity and
coherence.
C. Correct grammar and spelling.
D. Verify quotes for proper footnoting.
 Film review
Film reviews are assessments of the aesthetic,
entertainment, social, and cultural merits
and significance of a current film or video.

Reviews tend to be short to medium length

articles, often written by a single staff writer for
a particular publication. In most cases,
the chief aim of a review is to tell the reader
whether the film is worth seeing or buying
on DVD (“Film Reviews”, 2010).
How to write
A FILM REVIEW ?
 step #1
“Drafting your review"

A. Start with a compelling fact of opinion on the movie.

• Comparison to relevant event or movie
• Review in a nutshell
• Context or background information
B. Give a clear, well-established opinion early on.
C. Back up your opinion with specific evidence.
D. Move beyond obvious plot analysis.
•Cinematography
•Tone
•Music and Sound
•Acting
E. Bring you review full-circle in the ending.
 step #2
“studying your source material"

A. Gather basic facts about the movie.

B. Take notes on the movie as you watch it.
C. Analyze the mechanics of the movie.
D. Watch it one (1) more time.
 step #3
“composing your review"

A. Create an original thesis based paragraph on your

analysis.
B. Follow your thesis paragraph with a short plot summary.
C. Move into your analysis of the movie.
D. Use plenty of examples to back up your points.
E. Give it some personality.
F. Wrap up your review with a conclusion.
 step #4
“polishing your piece"

A. Edit your review.

B. Proofread your review.
C. Publish or share your review.
 Parts of a
film review
=Although there is not a set formula to
follow when writing a film review, the
genre does have certain common
elements that most film reviews include.
 Parts of a film
review

Introduction
In the opening of your Plot’s Summary Description
Remember that many readers While the plot summary will
review, provide some basic
of film reviews have not yet give the reader a general sense
information about the film.
seen the film. While you of what the film is
You may include film’s about, also include a more
want to provide some plot
name, year, director, detailed description of your
summary, keep this brief and
screenwriter, and major particular cinematic
avoid specific details that
actors. experience watching the film
would spoil the viewing for
others.
 Parts of a film
review
Analysis
How do the film’s formal techniques Conclusion/Evaluation
(such as cinematography, editing, The closing of your film review
mise-en-scène, lighting, diegetic and should remind the reader of
non-diegetic sound, genre, or
your general thoughts and
narrative) affect the way the film
impressions of the film. You
looks, feels, and sounds
may also implicitly or
to you? How does the thematic
explicitly state whether or
content (such as history, race, gender,
sexuality, class, or the environment) not you recommend the film.
affect your experience and Make sure to remind the
interpretation? Also, do the formal reader of why the film is or
techniques work to forward the is not worth seeing.
thematic content?
 Pros and cons
•Practice your Critical Thinking: •Subjectivity:
Encourages the reviewers or audiences to engaged Reviews are inherently subjective and can be
deeply with the book and film review, analyzing influenced by the reviewer’s personal biases,
themes, characters, the techniques that was being potentially leading to unfair or unbalanced
used, and develop a well-rounded opinions. evaluations.

•Improve Cultural Awareness: •Spoilers:

It increase awareness of different genres, styles, and Some reviews might inadvertently reveal crucial
cultural contexts. Promoting a broader understanding plot points or twists, diminishing the experience
of literature and cinema. for new readers or viewers.

•Enhances your Writing Skills: •Misinterpretation:

Enhances the reviewer’s ability to articulate thoughts Reviewers might misinterpret the themes,
clearly and persuasively, improving their overall messages, or artistic choices of the work, leading
writing and communication skills. to misleading or inaccurate assessments.

•Community Engagement: •Time-Consuming:

Fosters discussions and debates among readers and Writing thorough and thoughtful reviews requires
viewers, creating a community of shared interests and significant time and effort, which might be
perspectives. challenging for those with busy schedules.
 In summary
A book and film review is a critical evaluation that includes
summarizing the main events and storyline, describing the
setting, characters, and aesthetic elements, and analyzing
themes, motifs, and storytelling techniques. Reviews help
audiences make informed choices and promote cultural
awareness and community engagement. They enhance writing
and critical thinking skills, However, reviews can be subjective,
risk spoilers, and negatively impact public perception. Overall,
reviews offer valuable insights while presenting challenges
related to subjectivity and potential misinterpretations.
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