How to Write about Your Favourite Film
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Hello English learners! Do you have a film you could watch over and over again? Maybe a touching romance, a thrilling action movie, or a clever comedy that always makes you laugh? In today’s lesson, you will learn how to write about your favourite film in English. You will see useful vocabulary, sentence starters, and expressions to help you sound natural and confident.
When writing about a film you love, you want your English to sound vivid and expressive — not repetitive or flat. Instead of saying “It’s good” or “I like it”, you can use richer vocabulary and collocations that show why you like it and how it makes you feel.
Here is your complete guide.
Film Basics
| Word / Phrase | Meaning | Example sentence |
| Genre | Type of film (comedy, thriller, romance, etc.) | My favourite genre is romantic comedy. |
| Director | The person who makes the film | It was directed by Steven Spielberg. |
| Cast | All the actors in the film | The film has a great cast. |
| Main character / protagonist | The most important person in the story | The main character is very brave. |
| Supporting role | A less important character | She played a supporting role in the film. |
| Plot | The story or main events | The plot is quite complicated. |
| Setting | The time and place where the story happens | The story is set in 19th-century London. |
| Soundtrack | The music in a film | The soundtrack is unforgettable. |
| Scene | A part or section of a film | The opening scene is very emotional. |
| Special effects | Visual or sound effects used in films | The special effects are amazing. |
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Talking about the story
| Expression / Collocation | Meaning | Example sentence |
| The story revolves around… | The story focuses on… | The story revolves around a young woman trying to follow her dreams. |
| Based on a true story | Inspired by real events | It’s based on a true story from World War II. |
| Keeps you on the edge of your seat | Very exciting or suspenseful | The film keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to the end. |
| A predictable plot | Easy to guess what will happen | The plot is a bit predictable, but it’s still enjoyable. |
| A plot twist | An unexpected change in the story | The plot twist at the end really surprised me. |
| Flashback scenes | Scenes showing something that happened earlier | The film uses flashback scenes to explain his childhood. |
| A cliffhanger ending | An ending that leaves you in suspense | The film ends on a cliffhanger — you just have to watch the sequel! |
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Describing the acting
| Word / Phrase | Meaning | Example sentence |
| Brilliant / outstanding performance | Very impressive acting | Tom Hanks gives an outstanding performance. |
| Convincing | Realistic and believable | Her acting is very convincing. |
| Emotional range | Ability to show many emotions | The actor shows great emotional range. |
| Chemistry between the actors | When actors work well together | There’s real chemistry between the two main characters. |
| Typecast | Always playing the same type of role | He’s often typecast as a villain. |
| Scene-stealing performance | Performance that attracts all the attention | The child actor gives a scene-stealing performance. |
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Expressing your opinion
| Expression / Collocation | Meaning | Example sentence |
| It’s a must-see film. | You really should watch it | It’s a must-see film for all science fiction fans. |
| It’s worth watching. | It deserves your time | It’s worth watching just for the music alone. |
| I couldn’t take my eyes off it. | Very interesting or visually stunning | I couldn’t take my eyes off it — the visuals were incredible. |
| It really spoke to me. | It had a strong emotional effect | The message of the film really spoke to me. |
| It lived up to the hype. | It was as good as expected | Everyone said it was great, and it really lived up to the hype. |
| It didn’t meet my expectations. | It was disappointing | Sadly, it didn’t meet my expectations. |
| It’s not my cup of tea. | It’s not the kind of film I enjoy | Horror films are not my cup of tea. |
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Talking about emotions and atmosphere
| Word / Phrase | Meaning | Example sentence |
| Heart-warming | Makes you feel happy and positive | It’s a heart-warming story about friendship. |
| Thought-provoking | Makes you think deeply | It’s a thought-provoking drama about society. |
| Breathtaking | Extremely beautiful or impressive | The cinematography is breathtaking. |
| Tear-jerker | Very sad film | It’s a real tear-jerker — bring tissues! |
| Action-packed | Full of exciting moments | It’s an action-packed adventure. |
| Light-hearted | Funny and easy to watch | It’s a light-hearted comedy for the whole family. |
| Gripping | Very exciting and holds your attention | The story is gripping from the first scene. |
Learn adjectives to describe a film here
Useful linking words
| Function | Expressions |
| Giving your opinion | In my opinion, Personally, I think, I believe that… |
| Adding information | Moreover, In addition, What’s more, Besides |
| Contrasting ideas | However, On the other hand, Although, Even though |
| Explaining results | Therefore, As a result, That’s why |
| Concluding | To sum up, All in all, Overall, In conclusion |
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Idioms and figurative expressions
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
| Steal the show | Be the best or most popular part | The child actor stole the show. |
| Hit the big screen | Be released in cinemas | The film hit the big screen last summer. |
| Keep someone glued to the screen | Keep someone watching with great interest | The suspense kept me glued to the screen. |
| A blockbuster hit | A very successful film | It became a blockbuster hit around the world. |
| A flop/box-office failure | A film that didn’t succeed | Unfortunately, it was a flop. |
How to Write about Your Favourite Film
Writing tip
When writing your film paragraph:
- Mix neutral and expressive vocabulary.
- Use strong adjectives instead of “good” or “nice”.
- Add collocations like powerful message, brilliant soundtrack, unforgettable scenes.
Practice task
Write a paragraph about your favourite film using at least 5 expressions from today’s list.
Example:
The film “Inception” is a science fiction thriller directed by Christopher Nolan. The story revolves around a man who can enter people’s dreams. It is full of breathtaking scenes and plot twists that keep you glued to the screen. The soundtrack is brilliant; the acting is outstanding. It is a thought-provoking film that stays in your mind long after the credits roll.
Learn vocabulary related to films here
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