Saturday, January 19, 2013

Notes on Reviews



Reviews

 

Commenting critically

…provides a fascinating / revealing / valuable insight into...

I found the plot rather predictable / disappointing.

The acting is very impressive / convincing.

She gives a compelling performance as ...

One particular strength / weakness of the film / book / CD is...

The design /characterization / production is second to none/ is not its best feature.

 

Encouraging others (not) to read / watch / listen

Don’t be put off by the title / critics / cover.

It will have you roaring with laughter / rushing out to buy the sequel.

It is definitely a must-see.

I would definitely give it a miss.

I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in...

I would strongly advise you (not) to go out and buy / see it.

 

Comparison

A considerable / huge / marked / slight difference

A close / remarkable / striking / similarity

Be common to both / all

Be dissimilar from / to

Be very much alike

Be unlike

Bear a striking / a strong / a slight little no resemblance to

Differ from

One thing compares (un)favourably / well / badly with another

Develop on different lines / in a different way from

Have a great deal/ little/ nothing in common with

Resemble each other

There is little too choose between them in terms of

There is a world of difference between

There are obvious / striking similarities between

What sets him / her / it  apart from others is

 

Adjectives for reviews




action-packed

atmospheric

clichéd

compelling

credible

disappointing

entertaining

excruciating

exhilarating

fast-moving

gripping

implausible

impressive

innovative

memorable

moving

overhyped

powerful

predictable

sentimental

stunning

tedious

unconvincing


 

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