ASH ENG 225 Entire Course NEW ASH ENG 225 Week 5 Film Critique Final Paper NEW | Page 2

choices, and social/personal impact) and how these areas work together to develop
the theme of the movie. As you construct your analysis, assume that your reader is
not familiar with this film. Use your analysis to explain why your reader why they
should watch this film.
In addition to the film you are analyzing, you must use three scholarly sources to
support your arguments. List these sources on your references page and provide in-
text citations for quoted, paraphrased, or summarized content in the body of your
paper. Cite your sources according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Your analysis must address these four components:
Contextual Information – In this area, you will provide some of the basic identifying
information of the film.
This includes: Title Director, cinematographer, major actors/actresses. Be sure to
describe their roles in the overall design process.
Year of release Type of film (blockbuster, indie, documentary, etc.)
Genre Story/Plot – In this area, you should offer a brief summary of the film, and
then show how it was deployed in the narrative structure of the film. Explain the
difference between the film’s story and its plot. This area can be addressed as a
separate paragraph, or can be threaded throughout your analysis of the film.
Aesthetic Choices – In this area, you will assess the efficacy of specific techniques and
design elements employed in the film as they apply to the overarching narrative and
theme of the film. These elements include:
Mise en scène (lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming)
Editing (cuts and transitions, shots used, angles)
Technology (Analyze the impact of any notable technological effects: film stock,
targeted release venue, special effects, etc.)
Social/Personal Impact – In this area, you will critically address the following
questions:
What impact did this film have on society (politically or culturally, positive or
negative)? The impact can be as major as inspiring political or social changes or as
minor as inspiring the production of toys or lunchboxes.
How did society affect this film (i.e., what currents in society led to the creation of the
film)?