ENG 225- Wk-5 Final Film Critique
Subject
Humanities
School
ashford university
Question Description
Your analysis must address the following components (noted in bold below):
Contextual Information – In this area, you will provide some of the basic identifying information of the film. This includes:
Title
Director, cinematographer, major actors/actresses. Be sure to describe their roles in the overall design process.
Year of release
Type of film (blockbuster, indie, documentary, etc.)
Genre
Story/Plot – In this area, you should offer a brief summary of the film, and then show how it was deployed in the narrative structure of the film. Explain the difference between the film’s story and its plot. This area can be addressed as a separate paragraph, or can be threaded throughout your analysis of the film.
Aesthetic Choices – In this area, you will assess the efficacy of specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they apply to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. These elements include:
Mise en scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.)
Editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.)
Technology (i.e., analyze the impact of any notable technological effects: film stock, targeted release venue, special effects, etc.)
Social/Personal Impact – In this area, you will critically address the following questions:
What impact did this film have on society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative)? The impact can be as major as inspiring political or social changes or as minor as inspiring the production of toys or lunchboxes.