A movie (or film) is a form of visual art that uses images and sounds to tell stories or teach people things. It can be fictional or non-fictional and may include real or imaginary events, places, or people. A movie can be a drama, comedy, or thriller. It can also be a horror or documentary. People usually watch movies to have fun or to be entertained. Movies can vary greatly in emotional tone, both overall as a genre type and within individual works. They may make people laugh (comedies), cry (dramas or tragedies), or feel afraid (horror). Movies can also combine two or more genres, such as a comedy with a horror twist or a romance with a science fiction element.
Movies are made by filming scenes on a video camera. Then, a movie editor puts the scenes together to make a story. Audio engineers record music and voices for the movie, and they mix them with the scenes. Then, the movie is put onto a film reel. It is sent to a theater, where people sit in a dark room and watch it on a large screen. The film is projected by shining a light through it.
A movie can be a drama, comedy, action, or thriller. Dramas are about characters in trouble, such as a husband and wife fighting over their divorce or a child being taken by the government. They can be about historical events or people from the past. Often, there are many ‘twists’ in a drama, or surprises for the audience.
Comedies are about funny or strange situations, usually with jokes and gags. They can be serious or slapstick, and they are meant to make the audience laugh. The best comedians can make the audience laugh even when they are not trying to.
Action or adventure movies have a hero who goes on journeys to fight big monsters or other dangers. Usually, these heroes are good or brave.
Thrillers are about a mystery, or something unusual that happens, and they try to keep the audience guessing until the end of the movie. There are a lot of ‘twists’ and surprises in a thriller.
It is impossible to understand a movie well after just one viewing, especially if you are taking notes during it. If possible, you should see the movie again before writing a review, and pay attention to new points that you might have missed. It is also a good idea to compare it to other movies in the same genre or by the same director, as this can help you understand the movie better. This will help you to evaluate the movie in its entirety and decide whether it is a success or not. You can then decide whether to recommend it to others or not. You can also find out whether the movie is worth watching by reading reviews from other viewers.