Classic Critical Analysis & Film Review
Film Review
This week you will be viewing and composing a critical review of a classic film. You will watch the film and take some notes, and then try to identify distinguishing marks of the film’s style by looking closely at one specific scene.
As this assignment will require a careful assessment of style within the context of one scene, the film you choose should not be one you go to see at your local cinema. Rather you will need to use a film available on dvd or streamed that will allow you to pause and analyze parts, cycle back to previous scenes, and perhaps watch again after an initial assessment.
Your review should be 500 to 750 words long. Central to your review should be an analysis of the style of the one important scene you identify. Avoid evaluations based on personal taste.
The film you choose must come from the list provided in the WK 7 Analysis Film List item below.
All of these films are classics and are available from a variety of sources. Look on the IMDB site (www.imdb.com) for longer plot summaries and basic production information.
