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Unit 2 CINEMA AND THEATRE

Lesson 23 Film Review

1. Read the film reviews.

1. «Crocodile» Dundee»

Paul Hogan’s hilarious, endearing performance made «Crocodile» Dundee» the biggest box office comedy smash of 1986! «Crocodile» Dundee is a free spirited Australian who hunts crocodiles with his bare hands, stares down giant water buffaloes. But he’s about to face the ultimate torture test — a trip to New York City.

2. «Henna»

A young man is ready for his wedding when a storm sweeps him away to sea and he wakes up in the care of a young girl. He finds that he doesn’t remember his past life. He falls in love with the girl but a storm on their wedding brings back his memory. He is sure that he must go back home. This film leaves deep and lasting impression. A young man attracts our sympathy because he is honest and reliable. It is worth seeing.

2. Which of the adjectives below characterize «Crocodile» Dundee, a young man and girl from «Henna».

Greedy, conceited, cheerful, generous, optimistic, reserved, sensitive, reliable, honest, lazy, brave, friendly.

3. Read the dialogues and role-play them with your partner.

1. A: Have you seen «Crocodile» Dundee»?

B: No, what is it about?

A: It’s about a free-spirited Australian who hunts crocodiles with his bare hands.

B: You think this film is worth seeing, don’t you?

A: I do. It’ll give you laugh, relaxation and enjoyment.

2. A: Yesterday, I saw «Henna». It’s an interesting and exciting film.

B: Oh, come on. It’s very naive and not true-to-life. I don’t think such films are worth seeing.

A: Just the other way round. Thank to such films we may understand the nature of people’s relations and see the false and true values.

4. Look at the photos and tell about one of the films.

5. Give a brief outline of the film you’ve enjoyed. Explain why you like it and why it is worth seeing.