The Charge A tagline used in the film's advertising, a quote from the film, or a brief comment about the film (in order of preference). Opening Statement Brief summary of your feelings about the film as a whole. Reserve plot synopsis for the next section. Facts of the Case The plot synopsis. Don't fill it with spoilers, give away surprise plot points, or reveal twist endings. The Evidence Your analysis of and commentary on the movie, filmmakers, actors, as well as thoughts and opinions on the image and sound quality. The Rebuttal Witnesses Here you can balance or temper your analysis, by playing devil's advocate. If you feel you've already covered this in "The Evidence," you may skip this section. Closing Statement General wrap up thoughts on the film or on your reviewing experience as a whole. Close by recommending the reader got to see the film, wait for DVD, or avoid it at all costs. The Verdict Legal pronouncement; a ruling for, against, or dismissing "The Charge" your originally levied against the film. TITLE: (The title of the film) JUDGE: (Your first initial + last name, e.g. "jsmith") OPENING DATE: (The film's official opening day) STUDIO: (The studio responsible for producing and distributing) SCALES OF JUSTICE (On a scale of 1-100, much like school grades; 90+ A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 59- F) VIDEO: AUDIO: ACTING: STORY: JUDGMENT: (Your personal assessment, which can average the above scores or come from your gut feeling) RUNNING TIME: (Found on IMDb) RELEASE YEAR: (Found on IMDb) MPAA RATING: (Found on IMDb) ACCOMPLICES: (Sites you used as information resources for your review. Always start with IMDb) [list links, following example] http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0000000 IMDB