Film Review
A review is a review, assessment or discussion about a good work. The task of writing a review is to give the reader an idea of whether a work is worth enjoying or not.
So, a review is an activity to consider the merits and demerits of a work. The person who carries out or compiles a review is called a reviewer.
There are various types of works that can be reviewed, from scientific books, novels to films.
A film review is an essay that discusses a film, including the synopsis, shortcomings, advantages and criticism and suggestions given.
To be able to write a film review, the reviewer must know the contents of the film. Not only that, reviewers are also required to watch the film from start to finish.
This is to ensure that there is no incorrect information conveyed in the review. So, the review contains a short review or general overview that is conveyed to many people regarding the contents of the film.
Not infrequently, this review is used to assess the suitability of a film so that readers can decide whether they want to watch it or not.
The following is a collection of examples of film reviews and their structure :
Example of a Film Review
Film Redeeming Umpian
• Film Identity
Film title: Redeeming Dreams Director: Hanung Bramantyo Production: Film kitchen
The year 2010
• Film Synopsis
This film tells the story of a poor person's struggle to achieve success. In a poor family it consists of a daughter and a mother. Nur, played by Acha Septriasa, is a student. And his mother, Sekar, played by Ayu Diah Paya, works as a laundry worker.
Nur's mother was determined to educate Nur and asked him to focus on his studies. However, her mother's opinion was very different from Nur's. Nur wants to get to work immediately
to help his family financially. Nur encounters many problems in this film.
Then Nur meets Dian, played by Fedi Nuril. Dian is a student who is starting to get established. Dian is a figure who inspired Nur to achieve her dreams again.
Nur experienced many failures, but together with Dian, he continued to rise.
• Excess
The story in the film is almost exactly the same as the novel, no changes have occurred. This film contains many moral messages for the audience.
• Weakness
There are differences with the original novel. One of these differences is that in the novel Nur and Dian are married, but in the film they are not.