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Basic “reaction paper” outline

For a one or two-page paper, just write a sentence or two or three in each category, a paragraph at most, and “boom,” your paper’s done! If it starts to get too long, omit number 1, then cut back on number 5 first. For a really short paper, just do numbers 2 and 6, describing some scenes from the film that illustrate and support your comments. ALWAYS support opinions with specific examples from the film!

1. Brief Plot Summary (as brief as possible!!)

2. Film’s theme(s) and purpose

3. How well were themes brought out?

—Example(s) of specific scenes

4. Any notable filmmaking or acting techniques

that add to or distract from the story (examples)

5. Comparison with other films (silent or sound)

—in theme

—in style

—in entertainment value

6. Overall reaction:

Was film successful in its goals?

Was it worth recommending to others?

Good and bad points, etc.