For beginner learners (A1/A2)

A movie or TV show review is when you say what the movie or show is about, what you liked or didn’t like, and if you recommend it.

Steps to Write a Review about a Movie or a TV Show

1. Say the Name + Type

Start by writing the name of the movie or TV show. You can also say the type (genre). Use these words:

Movie type (genre):

• cartoon (animated story, often for children)
• chat show (people talk on TV, with a host)
• comedy (funny show or movie)
• drama (serious story)
• quiz show (contest with questions)
• sitcom (funny TV series about everyday life)
• soap opera (long TV story with many episodes)
• the news (information about today’s events)
• weather forecast (information about the weather)
• wildlife programme (about animals and nature)

👉 Example:
“I watched Frozen. It is a cartoon.”
“I usually watch Friends. It is a sitcom.”

2. Say What Happens (Short Summary)

Write 2–3 short sentences about the story.

Useful phrases:

• “The story is about …”
• “The main character is …”
• “They …”

👉 Example:
“The story is about two sisters, Anna and Elsa. Elsa has magic powers. She makes everything snow.”

3. Give Your Opinion

Now say what you think. You can use simple sentences:

• “I like … because …”
• “I don’t like … because …”
• “My favorite part is …”

You can talk about:

• The characters (funny, interesting, boring)
• The story (exciting, sad, slow, easy to understand)
• The music (nice, beautiful, loud)
• The pictures / special effects (good, colorful, amazing)

👉 Example:
“I like the characters because they are funny. The music is beautiful. But I don’t like the snow monster because it is scary.”

4. Recommend or Not

Finish with your final idea. Say if you recommend it.

Useful phrases:

• “I recommend this …”
• “I don’t recommend this …”
• “Overall, it is …”
• “I give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars.”

👉 Example:
“Overall, Frozen is a very good cartoon. I recommend it for families and children. ⭐⭐⭐⭐”

5. Example Review

Writing Practice