Title: 10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews | by M.G. Jasper | Medium
Headings: 10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
10 Essential Elements for Movie Reviews
What do we look for in a movie?
ATTENTION! There is a lot more behind the scenes that goes into making a successful film. We’ve narrowed it down to these big ten, the fundamental elements we believe should be present in order to make the best movie possible. Let’s look at them now…
1. Plot
Story Arc
Plausibility
2. Attraction
Premise
Entertainment Value
3. Theme
Identity
Intrigue
4. Acting
Characters
Performance
5. Dialogue
Storytelling
Context
6. Cinematography
Visual Language
Lighting, Setting and Wardrobe
7. Editing & Effects
Editing — Pace & Tone
Effects (VFX/SFX) — Integration
8. Sound & Music
Music — Harmony
Sound — Authenticity
9. Directing
Vision
Execution
10. The “It” Factor
One-of-a-Kind
Above & Beyond
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Content: Theme
The themes are identifiable and intriguing. Courtesy of Pixabay
Identity
We should be able to identify the themes and sub-themes. What message is the movie trying to send other than to entertain us with a story? What’s truly special is when the theme is embedded into the story itself. Gladiator could have been just another flick about the Roman Empire. But in addition to its other great qualities, Gladiator embraced powerful themes like revenge, sorrow, pride, control, jealousy, betrayal, and the afterlife. These themes were clearly conveyed and connected with us, a major reason Gladiator became such a successful fan favorite. Intrigue
The themes should also be intriguing. Even if we can’t identify them right away, we should be able to intuitively experience their effects. To be intriguing, themes should achieve at least one of the following: (