EXAMPLE: FILM ANALYSIS                                    

ASSIGNMENT FORMAT:

FILM ANALYSIS Number (Identify the Film Analysis Number) and Name of the film

Director of the film

Screen Writer’s Name

Major character (only)

MODEL:

Part I

Directions: Use the Model as an example to write all FORMAL FILM ANALYSIS.

View the FILM (More than once) Write in paragraph form

• Paragraph (1): What is your overall impression of the film include the movie’s title, director, and key actors.

• Paragraph (2): Summarize the plot of the film by describing any two main characters in the plot.

• Paragraph (3): How did the actors portray key character roles? Did they fulfill your expectations (if the film was based upon a novel or play). What are the characters innermost dreams, feelings, and thoughts?

• Paragraph (4): Explain techniques used in key scenes? How did the film techniques enhance the setting and theme of the film?

•  Paragraph (5): Address how well the film represents the novel or play. Give evidence for your opinion. Explain how the character respond to others in his or her environment?

• Paragraph (6): Closing paragraph should invite the reader to view the film or not.