Definition of Review Text

Review text is an evaluation of a publication, such as a movie, video game, musical composition,
book; a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or an event or performance,
such as a live music concert, a play, musical theatre show or dance show.

Generic Structure of Review Text

# Orientation : Background information of the text.
# Evaluations : Concluding statement : judgement, opinion, or recommendation. It can consist ot
more than one.
# Interpretative Recount : Summary of an art works including character and plot.
# Evaluative Summation : The last opinion consisting the appraisal or the punch line of the art
works being criticized.

In other word :
Orientation : places the work in its general and particular context, often by comparing it with
others of its kind or through an analog with a non–art object or event.
Interpretive Recount : summarize the plot and/or providers an account of how the reviewed
rendition of the work came into being
Evaluation : provides an evaluation of the work and/or its performance or production; is usually
recursive

Actually, the generic structure of text review does not have to be exactly same as above,
perhaps for the reason of “summarizing” the lesson, so the three or four generic structure above
just become general description about the structure in review text, okay.

Still confused? I also still confused..   

Ok, let’s just discuss some examples of review text, which is hopefully can understand more
about text reviews.

But before go to the example of review text, let’s discuss about its purpose and language
features.

Purpose of Review Text

Review text is used to evaluate/review/critic the events or art works for the reader or listener,
such as movies, shows, book, and others.

Language Features of Review Text

– Present tense.
– Using long and complex clauses

I Just mention those language feature of review text above because those are the main language
feature of review text that can be used to identify review text easily.
Example of review text film the amazing spiderman 2
Introduction
I will start by saying that I am a huge fan of Spider-man. I love all the trilogies worked by Raimi
(yes, even the Spider-man 3) but I do not like the The Amazing Spiderman 1. I was skeptical
when I wanted to watch this movie, but I was wrong and I think this second sequel is really great.
Unlike its predecessor, this film is full of action, humor, and emotional. Played by the big players,
the story is well-written. The action is really spectacular and the final scene makes me satisfied.

Evaluation 1 / Interpretation
The story begins when Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) struggled to maintain his relationship with
Gwen (Emma Stone) after her father’s death. His actions also causes the emergence of a new
enemy, Electro, a villain played by James Foxx. Peter also continue to investigate what
happened to his father and reunited with his old friend, Harry Osborn. This movie is ended by the
death of Gwen that makes the audience will be very emotional and sad.

Evaluation 2
However I have to criticize about this film addressed to Paul Giamatti who plays Rhino. His
appearance is too over. His acting also does not show that he is a feared villain. It would be a
serious problem for the next Spiderman series. So I hope he can improve his acting better than
before.

Summary
Overall, I think this is the best superhero movie since the appearance of The Dark Knight Rises.
The script is well-written and convincing. I am sure the next series will be outstanding superhero
movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who loves Spider-man or other superhero movies.

Example of review text Assalamu’alaikum Beijing

Movie title : Assalamu’alaikum Beijing
Genre : Romantic-Religious
Director : Guntur Soeharjanto
Playwritter : Asma Nadia
Cast : Revalina S. Temat, Morgan Oey, Ibnu Jamil, Laudya C. Bella, Desta, Ollyne Apple,
Cynthia Ramlan, Jajang C. Noer

I really love all the novels written by Asma Nadia. So when the Assalamu’alaikum Beijing novel is
filmed , I can hardly wait for the movie in theater. Because it is certainly very good quality
movie.The film is directed by Guntur Soeharjanto. The film with the tagline “If you do not find
love, let love find you”. In accordance with the novel title, the film is a lot to discuss religion and
love. Soit is labeled as romantic religious genre. The film tells the love story that is experienced
by Asmara (Revalina S. Temat) who was broken heart knowing her fiance, Dewa(Ibn Jamil) had
an affair with her friend Anita (Cynthia Ramlan) just a day before the wedding took place. At the
same time, finally Asthma received a job in Beijing due to the help of Sekar (Laudya Cynthia
Bella). On the way Asma met Zhongwen (Morgan Oey). Asma began to open her heart to
Zhongwen. However, before continuing their relationship, Asma was diagnosed APS, a
syndrome that made her life in danger and could die at any time.
Contoh Review Text Film dalam Bahasa Inggris Beserta Artinya – Film Merry
Riana (Mimpi Sejuta Dollar)

Director : Hestu Saputra

Producer : Dhamoo Punjabi, Manoj Punjabi
Cast : Chelsea Islan, Dion Wiyoko, Kimberly Ryder, Ferry Salim, Niniek L Karim, Sellen
Fernandez, Mike Muliyandro, Chyntia Lamusu
Studio : MD Pictures
Released Date : December 24, 2014
Duration : 105 Minute
Country : Singapore, Indonesia

Orientation:

Merry Riana is a successful young woman entrepreneur, writer, and motivator. Her life’s story is
told in a movie, Merry Riana “Million Dollar Dream”, which is adapted from her book with the
same title. This film visualizes her struggle to survive from difficulty of life and become
successful.

Evaluation:

The violence that happened in Jakarta and other big cities in Indonesia in May 1998 makes
Merry Riana forced to flee to Singapore. Merry Riana’s father decided to send his daughter to
Singapore because he was afraid of the unsafe condition. She went alone to Singapore with the
support money that was only enough to buy food for five days. Fortunately, Merry Riana met with
her best friend, Irene, who wanted to go to university in the there, too. With Irene’s help, Merry
could live in a boarding house. She was also accepted in one of the best college there. But, it
could only be reached if Merry paid $40,000. The only hope was to take a loan college student
that could only be obtained if Merry had a guarantor. Then, Merry met her senior, Alva, who was
very reckoning. He gave many requirements before he finally agreed to help Merry. He also had
Merry look for side job. Merry realized that she should be successful as soon as possible. She
did various work, from spreading online business brochure, until playing withe high risky shares.
The condition of her economy was moving up and down. Problem of love also occurred when
Alva expressed his feeling to Merry. Meanwhile, Merry knew it well that Irene fell in love with
Alva.

Interpretation:

The acting of Chelsea Islan (Merry Riana) in thit movie is very good. She can impersonate Merry
Riana’s character very well. But, it would be better if there was no kissing scene.

Summary:

I think this is an inspirational movie which can motivate people to be successful at young age. It
brings good spirit for young men in Indonesia. The script writer is successful to bring a set of
interesting conflicts which make the plot of this movie become alive.
Contoh Review Text – “Love You Like a Love Song” Selena Gomez

“Love You Like a Love Song” is single from one of Disney’s shining stars, Selena Gomez. The
youngs who love this young singer/actress will like this song. Gomez isn’t known for having a
super-strong voice or the most original arrangements, but she deserves props for this song,
which mercifully tones down the standard synth-pop noise and kicks the vocal performance up a
notch. The end result sounds a bit more creative and mature than the rest of the bubblegum-pop
pack. Selena’s music is always great, and her voice sounds great especially in the bridge.

In the past century people seem to believe that a love song for pop has to be acoustic with
guitars, and love songs for Rap/Hip-Hop have to sound the same. This doesnt seem to bother
Rihanna, Lady GaGa, and now Selena Gomez. To be honest in the past century “Love You Like
A Love Song” has been the most original love song in years. Monotune was perfectly done here,
and the Autotune was good layered, Autotune is not just robotic Beyonce and Rihanna use it to.
Must original love song and just song in years. Its about loving someone like a love song its
gonna use love song cliches.

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