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Be a winner like Dinara Earle (pictured with Susan Daniels OBE) winner of the 2007 Young Film Critic (sensory impaired) Award.
Click HERE for Mini Film Fan Top Tips.Top Tips for writing the ultimate film review!
1. Write in the present tense
For example: ‘the main character of the film is called…’ ‘when the film starts we see…’
2. Remember your audience and make it fun!
Just because you’re writing a review doesn’t mean it can’t be fun to read. Make it as entertaining as possible for your readers.
3. Dish the Dirt
Don’t be shy. Say exactly what you think (but say it well) – tell the reader whether you loved or hated it - and why. We want to hear your personal opinion!
4. Don’t tell the story
You only have 250 words so don’t waste them telling the story … readers only need to know the outline of the plot and a little bit about the main characters.
5. Dust off your journalist’s jotter
Take notes while you’re watching the film if you can (write down memorable quotes, significant moments etc).
6. Make time
The best reviews are written whilst the film is still fresh in the mind, so do try to get your ideas down as soon as possible after seeing the film. Don’t forget to re-read your review edit it, write/ type up a finished version and send it in with the form you have downloaded.
7. No cheating!
Make sure your work is original and not copied from another source in any way… our ruthless team of judges can spot copied work a mile off!
8. Meet your deadline
Even the most famous and best paid film critics in the world have to get their reviews done on time… so don’t forget your deadline!
