ACTIVE VOCABULARY

Unit 12. THE THEATRE AND CINEMA

BACKGROUND

The film / story is set in ...

This film is the director's debut ...

This is the first novel in over 5 years written by ...

This novel was written about ...

The film stars... / The film is directed by ...

The film / book tells the story of ...

It is a love story / thriller...

... plays the starring role as ...

... enjoys his / her staring role as ... etc.

MAIN POINTS OF PLOT

The story concerns ...

The plot revolves around / centres on ...

The tale begins ...

After a series of unbelievable coincidences...

The film reaches a breathless climax ...

The plot has an unexpected twist to it...

The plot is rather unconvincing ... etc.

GENERAL COMMENTS

It was rather long / confusing / unbelievable

It is a high-action drama

The cast is excellent / weak

The script is dull / exciting etc.

a tragic / thrilling end

It will have you on the edge of your seat

It is beautifully / poorly written

He / She seems uncomfortable in his / her role as ...

... gentle entertainment for the whole family

It is a classic study of jealousy / war, etc.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Don't miss it.

Don't bother to go and see it.

Wait until it comes out on video.

It's bound to be a box office hit.

Leave the kid at home.

It will change the way you think about ...

I can thoroughly recommend it ...

It is well worth seeing ...

It is a classic / masterpiece of its kind, etc.