Film reviews can be persuasive, as they try to document the films positive and negative features,story line , quality of acting etc.Most major newspapers have a culture film review section dedicated to analysing current releases.You become familiar with journalists who regularly write reviews for newspapers , websites, journals and begin to trust their opinion.
An example of a recent film reviewed positively is Blue Valentine. A debut for the director Derek Cianfrance .Described by a critic as “ well realised “ and beautifully acted the article concludes it is a hit .
A good review can lead to more leading roles for an actor/actress, therefore critics play a vital role in the film industry .
A reviewer is usually a patient, enquiring, observant individual .A reviewer uncovers many layers to a film, the emotional , spiritual, logical, psychological structure .The review should interest the reader.Readers are generally interested in anothers opinion before dedicating time to seeing a film.
Film reviewing is quite an active process, you have to assess various elements of the film , the quality of acting, script/ dialogue, music,camera work, length of film .A reviewer may ask does the film fulfil it’s aim .Reviews are usually a lead up to an interview with the director/ leading actor of the film, as a main feature on a website or in newspaper format .
Apart from box office sales film reviews also influence DVD and music CD sales based on the films soundtrack.The film cast are normally happy to read a good review and disappointed by reviews that categorise a film as a failure.Numerous reviews are written on the same film.
One can compare reviews written to get a reliable account of the movie , eliminating reviewer bias. An interview gives the reader an insight into the actor /actresses personality . A review will refer to the core elements of a film, memorable scenes and instances of exceptional performance. The story line is summarised for the reader, a synopsis.Photos for a film may accompany a review as included in a review of Black Swan, a “ballet psychodrama “ in the Guardian on line,listed as the editors pick.
