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Several of the lessons in this module focused on multimedia as a…
Several of the lessons in this module focused on multimedia as a means of literary expression. One of those lessons pointed out that lots of movies today are based on books and/or works of literature. Examples include The Great Gatsby, The Hobbit, and To Kill a Mockingbird. You can probably think of many others, too.
Almost all movies these days are reviewed by at least one professional critic–usually by more than one. If you’ve never read a film review, do an Internet search for the term (movie reviews), and read one or two to get an idea of what movie critics cover.
After completing this module, you should have some ideas about how filmmakers reinterpret a work of literature when making it a movie. Suppose your local news station invited residents in the area to review a film based on a book they read and then post their critique on the station’s Community Notes page. Watch a movie based on a novel or other work of fiction that you’ve read, and write your own critical review. Your review should accomplish these objectives:
Focus on a movie that is based on a literary work.
Address an audience of viewers in your town or neighborhood.
Analyze the film as a work of literature.
Provide a summary of the movie’s plot, discussing how and why the filmmaker depicted the movie differently than the written text.
Rate the movie (1 to 5 stars) and provide evidence to support your opinion of the movie’s quality.
As you work on this project, review the assignment requirements frequently so you don’t leave anything out. Also study the steps below carefully. They are based on the objectives above and contain more information about each of the requirements of the project. k
Step 1 Choose a movie that is based on a novel or work of literature that you have read. Note that many books have been made into movies; however, you are looking for one that has literary merit–a movie based on a book that has stood the test of time.
Step 2 Refresh your memory of the book before you watch the movie. Then take note of how and why the movie departs from the book’s representations of people, places, and events. Identify any other “poetic license” the filmmaker takes.
Step 3 Write your critical review in a way that would appeal to a local audience of readers and moviegoers. Remember that your audience is people who might be interested in watching this movie, too.
Step 4 Evaluate the movie from a literary perspective. Analyze the characters, the plot, the setting, the theme, and the special effects used to create different moods and feelings. Give your rating and provide evidence to support your opinion.
