How to Analyze a Movie

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Know only the basics.. Watch alone (or with a quiet friend).. Watch all in one sitting.

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1

Know only the basics.

Step 1

Know only the basics.

2

Watch alone (or with a quiet friend).

Step 2

Watch alone (or with a quiet friend).

3

Watch all in one sitting.

Step 3

Watch all in one sitting.

4

Take a few notes.

Step 4

Take a few notes.

5

Write down all your thoughts after.

Step 5

Write down all your thoughts after.

6

Wait, then look over your thoughts.

Step 6

Wait, then look over your thoughts.

7

Investigate the movie's background.

Step 7

Investigate the movie's background.

8

Think about the story arc.

Step 8

Think about the story arc.

9

Engage with the writing.

Step 9

Engage with the writing.

10

Judge the acting.

Step 10

Judge the acting.

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Analyze the lighting and camera techniques.

Step 11

Analyze the lighting and camera techniques.

12

Consider the soundtrack.

Step 12

Consider the soundtrack.

13

Examine the trappings.

Step 13

Examine the trappings.

14

Organize your evidence.

Step 14

Organize your evidence.

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Start with an introduction.

Step 15

Start with an introduction.

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Summarize the plot.

Step 16

Summarize the plot.

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Explore the themes you find interesting.

Step 17

Explore the themes you find interesting.

18

Criticize aspects of the movie you did not appreciate.

Step 18

Criticize aspects of the movie you did not appreciate.

19

Wrap it up.

Step 19

Wrap it up.

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