Final Film Critique
8 pages
9hrs
Final Film Critique
Review the critical analysis questions in the “Conclusion and Critic’s Resource” section of your textbook. Write an eight to ten page film critique (excluding the cover and reference pages) of an American feature film of your choosing. Use the list of critical analysis questions provided in your textbook as a guide while writing your paper.
Areas that must be covered:
Storytelling
Acting
Cinematography
Editing
Sound
Style and Directing
Impact of society on the film and vice versa
Genre
Application of at least one approach to analysis and interpretation
Overall textual themes
Writing Tips:
Students must select a film that they have not previously explored in class, either in written assignments or discussion posts.
Students must establish a coherent thesis statement in the introduction of their paper with a claim that they 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 filmic elements.
Also, students should not choose a film that the authors of the textbook have analyzed in detail.
Writing the Final Film Critique
The Final Film Critique:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages (excluding the cover and reference pages) in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
Must include a cover page with the following:
Name of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
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 use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
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The Help” is a soothing movie directed by Tate Taylor. The movie is filled with humor and heartbreak which makes the movie exceptional. The movie is based on Kathryn Stockett’s novel which expresses more than a few critics in life. One of the interesting aspects about the movies is that it is edited with genuine emotional force that clarifies the exceptional work …………………….
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