Questions:
Critique of children's film
First, look up your favorite movie, and find a bad review of it (that is, a reviewer that dislikes the movie). Rottentomatoes.com is a great site to find positive and negative reviews of movies. Save or favorite the site as you will have to include it in your paper by referencing it with quotes and including a works cited page that references the bad review of the movie.
Next, read the review. After reading the review, watch the movie again and see if the author of the review has points that are valid re: your favorite movie. Note the way that the author of the review points out why he/ she does not like the movie. Usually, these include references to the writing, acting, directing, filming (cinematography), editing, and the plausibility of the film. Take notes during the film that refute what the author is saying about the film.
Next, write an essay in the same style as the reviewer by defending the movie with your own ideas as to why it is a good/ great film. DO NOT just simply state the opposite points that the reviewer makes, as this sounds childish and lacks interesting thinking on your part. Instead, your essay should thoughtfully defend the quality of your movie by debating the revieweras points one by one. Hint: You may want to look at a positive review of the movie, as well to see how people talk about movies they like and get some ideas. You should mention the reviewer by name in your essay at least once. You should also address the acting, story, writing, cinematography, etc as is necessary.