ENGLISH PILL 198/365: Useful Language for Film Reviews

… has much to recommend it.
… is, at heart, a love story.
It is based on a book by …
It is set in the future.
The action takes place in …
The film has a quality cast.
It was starred by …
The film was directed by …
The film score is enchanting,
The film captures the spirit of…
The hero / heroine / villain is …
I thought it was …
I was impressed by …
What struck me most was …
What I liked most was …
The plot was gripping.
The characters were very convincing / very well drawn.
The film has an unexpected ending.
On reflection, I think it was …
It struck me as being…
What I didn’t understand was …
In spite of these few criticisms, I think …
I would have no hesitation in recommending …