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17May/110

“Good Will Hunting” Film Reviews

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, two of the most promising actors in Hollywood. wrote award-winning screenplay, “Good Will Hunting”, a drama which they starred in themselves in 1997. The film was directed by Gus Van Sant and became a worldwide box office hit. “Good Will Hunting” film reviews discuss the film's plot, cast of characters, themes, production and awards received.

Before writing “Good Will Hunting” film reviews, you should make sure that you have an in-depth understanding of the film by consulting reliable sources on “Good Will Hunting” as well as reading some examples of “Good Will Hunting” film reviews.  You might also find it helpful in writing your film review if you first read other film reviews such as film reviews of “Thelma and Louise”, film reviews of “Brokeback Mountain” and film reviews of “American Beauty”.  Other film reviews can provide examples of the important points to discuss in a film review.

“Good Will Hunting” film reviews should begin with a brief discussion of how Affleck and Damon developed the screenplay, which was originally written as a thriller. A summary of the film's plot should then follow in “Good Will Hunting” film reviews, placing an emphasis on the relationship between a young man with superior intellect and his therapist. “Good Will Hunting” film reviews should then describe and analyze the major characters in the film and list as the actors who played them such as Matt Damon as Will Hunting, Robin Williams as Sean Maguire, Ben Affleck as Chuckie Sullivan, Stellan Skarsgård as Professor Gerald Lambeau, Minnie Driver as Skylar and Casey Affleck as Morgan O'Mally. The film's themes about pride, fear of rejection, self-discovery and empowerment should also be analyzed in “Good Will Hunting” film reviews. In addition, the film's production should be described in “Good Will Hunting” film reviews, noting that the film's script was passed from Castle Rock to Miramax and the improvisations done by the cast in rehearsals. Finally, “Good Will Hunting” film reviews should list some of the awards the film received such Best Screenplay from both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Robin Williams.

13May/110

Film Reviews of “Spartacus”

The film, "Spartacus", which was filmed in 1960, is an American epic and historical drama based on Howard Fast's novel of the same name. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and  won four Oscars. Film reviews of “Spartacus” discuss the plot, characters, production and themes in the movie.

A good way to introduce film reviews of “Spartacus” is by briefly comparing the film to the book, noting the important events that are highlighted in both. Film reviews of “Spartacus” should then summarize the plot of the film, noting that it is about a slave who becomes a warrior. Next, film reviews of “Spartacus” should describe and analyze the major characters of the film and the actors who played the parts. The film had a strong cast starting with Kirk Douglas as Spartacus, Laurence Olivier as Crassus, Jean Simmons as Varinia, Charles Laughton as Gracchus, Peter Ustinov as Lentulus Batiatus, John Gavin as Julius Caesar and other characters. Film reviews of “Spartacus” should then discuss the production of the film. The themes in the film about slavery, leadership and the battle for independence should also be discussed in film reviews of “Spartacus”. Finally, film reviews of “Spartacus” should point out and discuss the historical untruths and inaccuracies found in the film.

By reading other film reviews such as film reviews of “Brokeback Mountain”, film reviews of “American Beauty” and film reviews of “The Maltese Falcon” you can become more familiar with the important elements that should be analyzed in a film review, which will help you write a better paper. In addition, you should also make sure to rely on solid sources on “Spartacus” as well as read some examples of film reviews of “Spartacus” so that you gain the knowledge and understanding of the film that is necessary in order to write quality film reviews of “Spartacus”.

6May/110

Film Reviews of “American Beauty”

“American Beauty” is a 1999 American drama film that chronicles the last year in the life of a 42-year old magazine writer, Lester Burnham. The film was directed by Sam Mendes, written by Alan Ball, and garnered five Academy Awards. Film reviews of “American Beauty” discuss the plot, cast, director and production of the film.

Film reviews of “American Beauty” should first relate that Ball started to put in writing “American Beauty” as a play in the early 1990s, somewhat motivated by the media circus around the Amy Fisher trial in 1992. Next, film reviews of “American Beauty” should briefly summarize the film’s plot. An analysis of the major characters should then follow in film reviews of “American Beauty”. The actors that portrayed these characters should be named as well.  Some of the characters and the actors to discuss, and the actors that portrayed them, include Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham, Annette Bening as Carolyn, Thora Birch as Jane, Wes Bentley as Ricky Fitts, Mena Suvari as Angela Hayes, Chris Cooper as Colonel Fitts, and the others. Film reviews of “American Beauty” should also analyze the production of the film.  The cinematography, music and distribution of the film are just a few of the aspects of production to examine.  Film reviews of “American Beauty” should also note the themes in the film about imprisonment and redemption, conformity and beauty, sexuality and repression, and the motif of temporality and music. Lastly, film reviews of “American Beauty” should discuss some of the praise this film received from critics and the public alike.

In order to write film reviews of “American Beauty”, it is important that you locate reliable sources on “American Beauty” and even read some examples of film reviews of “American Beauty”. It would also be helpful to read examples of other film reviews such as film reviews of “The Princess Bride”, film reviews of “The Maltese Falcon” and film reviews of “Brokeback Mountain” to give you additional ideas about what to discuss in film reviews.

13Apr/110

Film Reviews of “The Maltese Falcon”

“The Maltese Falcon” is one of the most famous and best classic detective mysteries ever produced and it has been deemed by film historians as the first in the film noir genre. The story is about a San Francisco private detective's dealings with crooks and how he gets involved in a hunt for a valuable statuette. Film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon" discuss the plot, production, cast of characters and themes in this movie.

Film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon" should begin with a brief background of the film. It is also important to note that the film is based on Dashiell Hammett’s novel of the same name and there have been three film versions of this novel. Next, film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon" should provide a summary of the film’s plot. After the summary, film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon" should discuss the cast of the film: Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Sidney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman, the Fat Man , Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo, Elisha Cook, Jr. as Wilmer Cook. The production and setting should also be discussed in film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon". The story opens at a private investigation agency in San Francisco. The film's theme about relationships with men and women, masculinity and sexuality, private eyes, cons and scams, star detectives and dangerous attraction should be analyzed in film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon" as well. Finally, film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon" should note the recognition received by the film as the one of the greatest films of all time and that it was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Prior to writing film reviews of "The Maltese Falcon", you should first consult reliable sources on “The Maltese Falcon” as well as read some examples of film reviews of “The Maltese Falcon” to obtain a better understanding of the film. Also by reading examples of film reviews of other movies such as “Annie Hall” film reviews, film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” and film reviews of “Brokeback Mountain”, you can gain a better understanding of the important points to discuss in a film review, which can help you write a better quality paper.

10Mar/110

Film Reviews of “The Princess Bride”

“The Princess Bride” is an American film that came out in 1987,  The film was directed by Rob Reiner and was based on the novel of the same name written by William Goldman in 1973. The story is about the life of a beautiful young woman named Buttercup and her farmhand Westley. Film reviews of "The Princess Bride" discuss the plot, production, cast of characters and themes in this movie.

Film reviews of "The Princess Bride" should begin with a brief plot summary of the story. Next, film reviews of "The Princess Bride" should discuss the cast of the film, which included Cary Elwes as Westley, Robin Wright as Buttercup, Chris Sarandon as Prince Humperdinck, Mandy Patinkin as Inigo Montoya and Christopher Guest as Count Tyrone Rugen. The production and setting should also be discussed in film reviews of "The Princess Bride". The story was set in various locations of England and Ireland. The film's theme about the unpredictability of love and time should be analyzed in film reviews of "The Princess Bride" as well. Finally, film reviews of "The Princess Bride" should examine the film’s modest success, earning twice its USD$15,000,000 production cost at the U.S. box office. The film was also recognized and awarded as number 50 on Bravo’s 100 Funniest Movies, number 88 on The American Film Institue’s “AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Passions” and number 46 in 50 Greatest Comedy Films.

Before writing film reviews of "The Princess Bride", you should first consult reliable sources on “The Princess Bride” as well as read some examples of film reviews of “The Princess Bride” to obtain a better understanding of the film. Also by reading examples of film reviews of other movies such as “Annie Hall” film reviews, film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” and film reviews of “Brokeback Mountain”, you can gain a better understanding of the important points to discuss in a film review, which can help you write a better quality paper.

7Feb/110

Film Reviews of “A Clockwork Orange”

“A Clockwork Orange” is an English film that is based on Anthony Burgess’ 1962 novel of the same title and starred Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee and Michael Bates. The film was nominated for several prestigious awards and became a Guinness World Record title holder for being the first film to use the Dolby Sound system in media history. Film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” explore the film's plot, characters, and production and look at how it differs from the novel.

In order to write quality film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange”, you might find it helpful to first read some examples of other film reviews such as film reviews of “Blue Velvet”, film reviews of “Trainspotting” or film reviews of “Brokeback Mountain”.  This will help you obtain a better understanding of the important points to discuss in a film review.  It's also important to gather reliable sources on “A Clockwork Orange” as well as read some examples of film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” so that you can acquire the insight and understanding of the film that is needed to write a quality film review of “A Clockwork Orange”.

Film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” should first summarize the plot of the film and describe the main characters. The film relates the story of a merciless, perverted and very cruel teenager named Alex, who along with his “droogs” or buddies bully the back streets of the city and remote suburban establishments. The thematic alterations found in the film and the deleted scenes from the novel should also be examined and explained in Film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange”.  Next, film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” should discuss the cinematography and directorial style of the film director, Stanley Kubrick.  In addition, the controversies faced by the film and the meaning of the title should be analyzed in film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange”. Lastly, film reviews of “A Clockwork Orange” should include an overview of the film’s underlying themes such as karma, violence, attitude towards criminal law, and the order in society vs. free will.