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Reading a Film Review

A2 (Elementary)Reading

Reading a Film Review

Read a short film review and understand the opinion. An A2 real-world reading text with key words and comprehension questions.

Reading a Film Review
LevelA2 (Elementary)Words160Reading time2 min

Read this short review of a film. Then answer the questions.

Film Review: The Long Road Home

Type: Adventure   Length: 2 hours   Stars: 4 out of 5

The Long Road Home is an exciting adventure film about a young man who travels across the desert to find his family. The story is simple but very moving, and the pictures of the desert are beautiful.

The acting is very good, and the music is wonderful. The film is a little too long, and the middle part is slow. However, the ending is exciting and I did not want to look away. I would recommend this film to anyone who likes adventure stories. It is perfect for a family evening at home.

Key words
  • review – writing that gives an opinion about a film, book or product
  • adventure – an exciting experience or journey
  • recommend – to say that something is good and other people should try it
  • acting – how well the actors play their parts

Check your understanding

Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.

1.What type of film is it?
"Type: Adventure."
2.How many stars does the film get?
"Stars: 4 out of 5."
3.What is the film about?
"a young man who travels across the desert to find his family."
4.What does the reviewer say is a problem?
"The film is a little too long, and the middle part is slow."
5.What does the reviewer think of the ending?
"the ending is exciting and I did not want to look away."
6.Who would enjoy this film?
"I would recommend this film to anyone who likes adventure stories."
7.What does "recommend" mean?
To recommend = to say something is good and others should try it.
8.What is the review's overall opinion?
4 stars and a recommendation \u2013 mostly positive.

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