Friday, January 18, 2013
Monday, January 14, 2013
B2 Composition 5: A Film Review
True Romance, released in 1993, is a romantic thriller written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott. It tells the story of a young couple who fall in love but have to leave Detroit quickly when they find themselves in possession of a large quantity of drugs. They are pursued by violent gangsters all the way to Hollywood. After a spectacular shoot-out between the gangsters and cops, the young couple escape to Mexico and live happily ever after.Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette are perfect in the main roles. In the all-star supporting cast, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Dennis Hopper and Samuel L Jackson all give memorable performances.
Tarantino's script is stylish and witty and the excellent soundtrack includes songs by Elvis Presley. The action is fast-paced, but sometimes very violent, and will not appeal to all tastes. Still, a must-see film, and not just for Tarantino fans!
(150 words)
Another format option is this: write an email to a friend about a recent film you've seen and that you recommend seeing. Use vocabulary from pages 130-31 in Straightforward. Write the required 150-160 words, double-spaced. Here is a composition model:
Hi John,
You already know what a film buff I am, so let me tell you about The Hours, a stunning film I’ve seen recently, starring Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Ed Harris. The film, which is based on a novel, is about British writer Virginia Woolf’s literary career and her influence on successive generations of readers. I found the story a bit confusing at first. The Australian actress is absolutely fantastic in the part of Virginia Woolf; she puts on quite a beautiful British accent. The window scene between Streep and Harris —when he jumps off the window ledge— is quite touching. (I remember first seeing this American actor in the unforgettable The Truman Show, did you see that one? What a brilliant script that was! The sets in that film were superb, too.) This one is a must-see film!It is definitely worth seeing.
Email me back and tell me if you have seen any good films that I shouldn’t miss.
Cheers,
Tom
(160 words)
You already know what a film buff I am, so let me tell you about The Hours, a stunning film I’ve seen recently, starring Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Ed Harris. The film, which is based on a novel, is about British writer Virginia Woolf’s literary career and her influence on successive generations of readers. I found the story a bit confusing at first. The Australian actress is absolutely fantastic in the part of Virginia Woolf; she puts on quite a beautiful British accent. The window scene between Streep and Harris —when he jumps off the window ledge— is quite touching. (I remember first seeing this American actor in the unforgettable The Truman Show, did you see that one? What a brilliant script that was! The sets in that film were superb, too.) This one is a must-see film!It is definitely worth seeing.
Email me back and tell me if you have seen any good films that I shouldn’t miss.
Cheers,
Tom
(160 words)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)