Can write a critical review of a film, exhibition or work, choosing the style appropriate to the intended publication
Critical review writing
Vocabulary
critical review — resenha crítica
The of the film came out in the Sunday edition.
A resenha crítica do filme saiu na edição de domingo.reference works — obras de referência
The article draws on indispensable .
O artigo recorre a obras de referência incontornáveis.aesthetic judgement — juízo estético
The critic backs his with precise examples.
O crítico sustenta o seu juízo estético com exemplos precisos.to put into perspective — colocar em perspetiva
One should put the criticisms of the first essay into perspective.
Convém colocar em perspetiva as críticas do primeiro ensaio.close reading — leitura atenta
His of the final scene is admirable.
A sua leitura atenta da cena final é admirável.final assessment — balanço final
The is positive, with occasional reservations.
O balanço final é positivo, com reservas pontuais.
Grammar
Counterfactual structures for review
Using past conditionals and inverted conditionals when reviewing what might have been, e.g. 'had the work dared', 'it would have conquered'
- Had the second half kept the pace, the film would have been memorable.
- Had the cast aged better, the outcome would have been different.
Cultural notes
The British review genre prizes wit and a clear verdict; counterfactual musings are kept brief and pointed. Reviews mix high register with colloquial asides, and the final star rating codifies the judgement.