Talking about Movies & TV
"How was the movie?" "It was good." You can do better! Learn to describe plots, discuss characters, and give your opinion like a film critic.
1. Popular Genres
Thriller
Exciting, full of suspense.
Rom-Com
Romantic Comedy; funny love story.
Sci-Fi
Science Fiction; aliens, future tech.
Documentary
Factual, about real life.
Horror
Scary, designed to frighten.
Period Drama
Set in a specific time in the past.
2. Describing the Plot
Use these terms to explain what happens without giving a spoiler.
"The story is set in 1920s New York." (Where/When it happens).
"The protagonist is a detective who is trying to solve a crime."
"There was a huge plot twist at the end that I didn't see coming!"
"The TV show ended on a cliffhanger, so I can't wait for the next season."
3. Giving Your Opinion
Positive
- "It was gripping. I was on the edge of my seat."
- "The cast was amazing."
- "It lived up to the hype."
- "It was a masterpiece."
Negative
- "It was a bit dull (boring)."
- "The plot was far-fetched (unbelievable)."
- "It was a letdown."
- "The acting was a bit wooden."
Streaming Vocabulary
In the age of Netflix, we have new words! To binge-watch means to watch many episodes of a TV series in one sitting. "I binge-watched the whole season this weekend."