How to present a film orally
Follow these steps to present a film orally.
Preparation
Watching the film
Take notes while you watch the film. Concentrate on specific things that you
like, e.g. the acting and dislike, e.g. the music.
Writing
Introduction: basic information about the movie you are about to review, for
example the director or actors.
Body:
1. Summarize the plot.
2. Mention the setting: the place and time of the plot.
3. Say something about the main characters.
Conclusion:
1. Comment on the film.
2. Let others know whether or not you liked the film.
3. Why do you like it? Why don’t you like it?
Do you want to recommend the film?
Useful Expressions:
Title, Author / Director, Actors
The film is directed by …
The film is produced by…
It is starred by…
Setting
The action takes place in … (setting)
The action of the film is set in …
The story takes place in…
Characters and Plot
The main characters are …
The story is about ….
The film tells the story of …
The film begins with…
The film has an unexpected ending.
The end of … is …
Reaction
I am impressed by …
I think ….
The film is terrible / exciting.
What surprised me is …
What I liked is…
What I didn’t like is…
I liked/didn’t like the film because …
Prepare presentation
Write keywords for your oral presentations or make a power point presentation
(or something similar).
Practice your presentation till you can deliver it in a fluent way without reading
it.
