Talking about films

Describing a film:

The film is set in (+ place)

It is based on (+ book / a true story)

It is the story of…

The plot:

The film starts… / The film opens with… / At the beginning… / At first…

In the meantime…

What happens is…

In the end…

We discover that…

I don’t’ like / love/ like / hate the bit when…

Characters and acting:

It is directed by… 

It is played by… / It stars… /featuring Johnny Depp / Johnny Depp is in it

This is his/her best performance

The main character is…/  The main character was played by… / He/she is played by…

His/her character shows…

Sets and visuals:

You get this shot of…

You see him/her…

…in the background…

…the car’s driving away…

There’s this…

Your interpretation:

You have the feeling that…

You get the impression that…

You are led to believe that…

You expect to see…

I didn’t expect…

…and you’re wondering…

It’s the best bit/part of the film for me…

I think (that) the film / the music is… (+ adjective)

The best/most beautiful/most touching/worst/saddest/happiest moment is when…

I love that moment.

Being vague:

I can’t remember exactly… / I really don’t remember how… /I don’t remember what happens next… / If I remember correctly / well….. / What I do remember is….

I forgot to say…

I’m not sure but…

…sort of… kind of… like… you know… I mean…

Moving on:

Anyway(s)… So…

Agreeing:                                                     Disagreeing:

You’re right!                                        I totally disagree. / I don’t agree. It’s…

I agree, it’s…                                       Come off it! It’s a terrible film!

I know…                                             I love/hate that film!

Yeah, and what about when…?                I don’t think so!

                                                        I’m not sure about that!