How to discuss films in English

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Our regular visitors have most likely noticed that our site is based on English language movie clips and music videos. Have you ever had a desire to discuss the tape itself after watching the next video from your favorite movie in English? After all, you probably remember some other plots that were not captured by our video, from this film or interesting replicas that have been preserved in your memory? Let's try what is called "mix business with pleasure" - to combine business with pleasure: we will not only highlight the key points in any film for discussion, but also do it in English. Go!

1. So, we can start with the source of the script - what is the film based on?

   • The plot of the film is based (up)on (a true story)…
   • The movie script is grounded on the book by (Stephen King)…
   • The scenario is taken form…

2. You can continue with a discussion of the actors, the director, in short, the film crew.

   • Al Pacino is starred in this film.
   • The key part/ role is played by…
   • The secondary actors are…
   • The key actors are…
   • Stephen King is the film director.

3. And now - directly to the plot of the film.

   • The movie is about…
   • The film tells the story of…
   • The center of the plot is…
   • At the beginning,…
   • In the middle of the movie…
   • At the end…
   • Finally…

4. Don't forget to talk about music and special effects!

   • The art director managed to convey…
   • The visual effects left much to be desired.
   • The visual effects were awesome/ stunning!
   • The music by Ennio Marricone is used in the movie.
   • I like the song that was on when…
   • I've downloaded the soundtrack for this film.
   • Do you know whose song was at the end of the film?

5. At the end, tell us specifically what you liked about the film and what you didn’t.

   • Most of all I liked…
   • I didn't like … at all.
   • What I remembered best is…
   • … is the thing that I didn't like.
   • I found the movie boring.