film review for Michael Smith

Rubric for Film Review Arabic 330 (Spring 2017):

Total Points Earned: __________________ /100 _ _________________

Category

Points

Comments

Info about Filmmaker: App. one paragraph of general info. about some of the following: filmmaker’s personal background, body of work, inspirations, awards, other contributions/impacts of work. Should not be too lengthy or specific.

/5

Info about Film: App. one paragraph of general info. about the following: film’s origin/inspiration, release period and reception, cultural impact (any controversy), general message. Should not be too lengthy or specific.

/5

Filming Feature (s): At least one main filming feature is highlighted. It should be descriptive and include an example from the film, along with some light analysis.

/10

Main Theme: One main theme should be highlighted. Should be explicit and described using some info from film and some opinion or light analysis.

/10

Summary Section: Multiple paragraphs in length, this section gives basic summary of some plot elements and some characters, as they relate to the main filming feature and theme introduced. This section should not be too detailed, esp. in regard to major turning points in plot or characters’ lives. Mild analysis and mild opinion is okay but should not deter from main message.

/20

Conclusion: Wraps up entire film review. Ties together summary with the element or theme being highlighted throughout. Offers final opinion about overall impact/effect/quality.

/15

Rubric for Film Review Arabic 330 (Spring 2017):

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc: Has been thoroughly reviewed and edited to reflect zero grammatical errors, zero spelling errors, zero punctuation errors.

/10

Format and Length: Is composed in the assigned format and is within the required length, and has followed all instructions given.

/10

Style & Tone: Style is smooth and seamless, applying a reasonable level of creativity. Tone of the paper is commanding and confident, yet respectful and mature.

/15

Total:

/100