Movie Review of "The Third Man" by Graham Greene
If done as an essay: It is a formal paper which must be typed,
double-spaced, and include at least FIVE paragraphs. You are
required to write a movie review about the movie “The Third Man.” You
will answer #1-3 and analyze ALL three areas below: literary, dramatic, and cinematic sections –
(three paragraph body). Final copy due by: Thursday, December 5, 2014.
If done as a blog: This is a semi-formal assignment written on the classroom blog of at least THREE paragraphs and ONE response (3-5 sentences) to
another student. You are required to write a movie review about the movie “The
Third Man.” You will answer #1-3 BUT you only have to analyze ONE of the
areas: literary, dramatic, or cinematic sections (one paragraph body). Final copy due by: Thursday, December 5, 2014.
Include
the following elements in your movie review:
- In the opening paragraph state the title, and BRIEFLY summarize the plot of the movie. Describe how you truly feel about the film. What is your honest reaction to the film? Did you like/dislike it? Was it confusing? Exciting? Suspenseful? Boring?
- In the next three paragraphs analyze the literary, dramatic, and cinematic aspects of the film. Please use examples from the movie to support your analysis.
Literary – The literary
aspects pertains to the story, dialogue and characters. Was there a good story?
Believable characters? Good dialogue? Did the main character change throughout
the film? What was the main conflict and
how was it resolved? Did the story interest you? Use
specific examples from the movie to support your analysis.
Dramatic – The dramatic
aspects pertains to the acting, sets, locations and costumes. Were the actors
good? Was the setting or location interesting? Did the actors wear costumes?
Was there a famous movie star in the film? Use
specific examples from the movie to support your analysis.
Cinematic – The cinematic
aspects pertain to the camera angles, composition, lighting, music and sound effects.
Were there interesting camera angles, or
cool video and sound effects? Did the music match the film? Use
specific examples from the movie to support your analysis.
- In the conclusion, rate the film (Two thumbs up! / A+ / Five Stars! / etc.) and state whether or not you would recommend the film to a friend.
