Review Text

A review text is a flexible genre which may vary according to the nature of the creative work being worked on, the intended audience, and the aspects of the work considered worth commenting on.

The Generic Structure of Review text:

1)      Title: Briefly identifies the subject of the review in some interesting way, and generally is linked to the reviewer’s name.

2)      Identification of the work:

Identifies:

a.       The name of the creative work which is the subject of the review.

b.      What kind of work it is (such as film, movie, novel, research investigation, books, cassette etc)

c.       Its author(s), publisher or producer, and date of production. Not all these details are necessary.

3)      Evaluation of the work: the reviewers describe particular aspect of the work and offer their opinion regarding them, their quality, effectiveness, and so forth.

4)      Conclusion/Recommendation: the reviewer summarizes their assessment of the value of the work, and makes recommendations regarding how others should regard the work.

Example:

2012 Film Review

2012 is Roland Emmerich's film which uses the Mayan calendar and other end-of-days prophecies for their doomsday scenario. It imagines the world coming to an end in 2012.

2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It starts when Cusack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeways and skyscrapers crumble all around him from the shock of a 10.5 earthquake. The preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling. The climax occurs aboard the giant ark, when an equipment malfunction almost threatens the entire mission.

Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the requisite clarity. In 2012 film, Emmerich leaves us befuddled as to exactly what is happening to whom. However, Emmerich' 2012 deserves credit for offbeat casting. Cusack supplies his trademark hangdog charm. McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as Peet's cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to the role of the tormented president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of anguish to a stock role. Platt has fun playing the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson also chews the scenery as a bug-eyed radio prophet trying to warn his listeners about Armageddon.

All in one, 2012's cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-worthy. Music also propels the movie. It presents American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert, who provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.