What is a movie review?

A movie review is a piece of writing that ______ a film.

It typically includes a brief summary of the plot, an analysis of the film's strengths and weaknesses, and a _________ of whether or not the reviewer believes the film is worth watching.

Movie reviews can be found in newspapers, __________, websites, and blogs.

Movie reviews can be written by anyone, but they are most often written by __________ film critics.

Critics have a deep knowledge of film history and theory, which allows them to provide ________ and nuanced analyses of films.

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However, even non-professional reviewers can write __________ and helpful movie reviews.

When writing a movie review, it is important to be _________.

Reviewers should avoid simply stating whether or not they _______ a film.

Instead, they should explain their reasons for their opinion, providing _______ from the film to support their claims.

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Reviewers _________ of other people's opinions, even if they disagree with them.