Mr. Dittmar S Movie Report Form

Mr. Dittmar’s Movie Report Form

1) What is the title of the Movie? Who directed it? Is it based on a book? If so tell me more. If not, who wrote it? What is the setting? (time and place)

2) Give an overview of the time and place. In other words, if it takes place in the Civil War, explain a little bit about the Civil War.

3) Who is the main character? How are they introduced? Describe them. (could be more than one paragraph)

4) Who are some secondary characters in the movie? How are they introduced? Describe them. What is their relation to the main character and/or purpose in the book? For example, Ben Kenobi’s role in Star Wars was to be Luke’s teacher, and then when he died Luke had to grow and learn on his own. 5) What happens at the beginning of the movie? (Act I) What is the objective, goal, or plot of the movie? What is the “mission” or journey? (this could be several paragraphs)

6) What is the trial, obstacle, goal, or tough part of the movie? (for example, when the main character faces their toughest challenge) (there could be more than one and this could be several paragraphs)

7) What is the high point or climax of the movie? How did the main character win the day or over come their trial? (this could be several paragraphs)

8) How did the movie end? What lesson did the main character learn? 9) What is your opinion of the movie?

10) What was your favorite part of the movie?

11) What part was your least favorite part of the movie?

12) List and explain three events or facts that are historical that are used in the movie. (You must cite your source for EACH. Worth 25% of paper) 13) List and explain three events where the movie took creative liberty with actual events. (You must cite your source for EACH. Worth 25% of paper)

14) Wrap it up. What was the title, author, main character, trial, and climax. Would you recommend it?