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•     REVIEW EXPRESSIONS     Types:   Action Thriller Western Comedie Costume drama Biopic (Gandhi) Spoof (Airplane) Disaster (Titanic) Horror Blue/adult Whodunnit (Murder on the Orient Express) Road movie   Vocabulary:   ·      Special effects ·      A fade-out (shot that gradually disappears) ·      Tear-jerker (sad film) ·      Long-shot (broad perspective) ·      Slow motion ·      Close-up (close position) ·      Cliffhanger (exciting end) ·      Shoot-out (fight using guns) ·      Screenplay ·      Soundtrack ·      Heroine ·      Masterpiece ·      Dangerous stunts (acrobacias) ·      Plot ·      A dramatic climax ·      Main character/actor/actress ·      Other characters/supporting cast     The film/book/play -      is set in... -      tells the story of.. -      is based on... -      is  brilliantly/sensitively directed by... -      is the sequel to... -      is an adaptation from novel..   ·      The book is -      Well/beautifully-written -      Informative -      Fascinating -      Thought- provoking   ·      The story -      begins with.. -      unfolds... -      reaches a dramatic climax when..   ·      Recommendations: -      You should definitely see/read it! -      Don’t miss it! -      You might enjoy.. -      All in all, it is well-worth seeing/reading, since.. -      On the whole, I wouldn’t tecommend it, in view of the fact that.. -      It is a classic of its kind.. -      It is sure to be a hit/best seller/box-office hit -      It has had possitive comments by critic ·      To be unsure of their lines ·      To be readable ·      On its opening night ·      After the interval ·      A lack of rehearsal ·      The plot -      revolves around... -      involves... -      focuses on.. -      has an unexpected twist.. -      follow’s sb’s ups and downs -      gives an insight into.. -      is gripping -      is dramatic -      is fascinating -      is suspense-filled -      is fast-moving -      is far-fetched -      is predictable -      is confusing -      is dull -      is unimaginative   ·      The play/film/series has strong/star-studded/mediocre cast   ·      The acting is -      Moving -      Powerful -      Excellent -      Weak -      Disappointing -      Unconvincing   ·      The script/dialogue is -      touching -      witty -      hilarious -      boring -      mundane -      retains the reader’s interest throughout