REVIEW TEXT

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BY:1.ANGGRA RIAMA
2.HILMAN HABIBI
3.MHD.AKHYAR
4.MHD.FAHRIZAL
5.SHARLY CLAUDIA
6.WINDA OVINA
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.
A.Communicative Purpose Of Review Text
Review text is used to critic the event or art works for the reader
or listener,such as movies,shows,books,and others.
B.Generic Structure Of Review Text
1. Orientation / introduction
General information of the text
2. Evaluations
Concluding statement : Judgement,opinion,or
recommendation.It can consist of more than one.
3. Interpretative Recount
Summary of an art works including character and plot.

4. Summary
The last opinion consisting the appraisal or the punch
line of the art works being critized.

C.Linguistic Characteristics (Language Features)

1. Using the present tense
2. Focus on specific participant
3. Using adjective form example like ad, good, valuable , etc.
4. Using long and complex clauses
5. Using metaphor ( in Indonesian language its called
majas/pengandaian)
Example of Review Text
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 lifes 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 Rianas 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
Irenes 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 Rianas 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.
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