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I don’t expect you to be a film critic, but I do want to see that you’ve thought deeply about the movie you watched. Answer the questions I’ve provide below. I’m looking for thoughtful and creative responses. I’m not looking for a scene-by-scene description of the movie. Focus on form, style, and meaning of your movie. Most importantly, Have fun with this assignment! Shared what moved you, what upset you, and what you talked about afterwards with your friends.
Part I – The Magic of the Movie (1 page minimum)
Describe (briefly) the plot of your movie – What’s the setting? Who are the main characters? What was the challenge and how was it resolved? Don’t tell me every single detail! Just the main points.
Describe the magic of your movie – How did the film immerse you in its world? Did it sustain your belief in the world and reality it created?
How would you describe the form, content, and style of your movie? Were any obvious techniques used (use of colors, camera, sound, patterns) to create the look and feel of your movie? What made the movie you watched unique?
Part II – What’s the Movie Really About? (1 page minimum)
What was the explicit meaning of your movie? Meaning, what did it communicate directly? This would be the surface level meaning of the film. (Note: this should be brief)
What was the implicit meaning of your movie? That is, what theme (or themes) did it express? At a deeper level (beyond what you can see) what is the film trying to tell you about human relationships, emotions, challenges and mistakes, hope, redemption, etc.
Finally, tell me about the interpretative meaning of the film. What values did it convey about life, the human condition, and even failure? How did it portray faith and the power of belief? Did your movie inspire you, give you hope, or caused you to reevaluate something about your life?
Do you think the movie’s values and message were Christian, Biblical, or religious? — Why?
