Movie Madness Test
a film with a fast-moving plot, usually containing scenes of violence
action film
Action films are high energy with lots of suspense, often including stunts, chase scenes, rescues, and battles.
Action films are high energy with lots of suspense, often including stunts, chase scenes, rescues, and battles.
Adjective
radically new or original
avant-garde
"I've never seen a film as strange as that before!""You're right, it was quite avant-garde."
"I've never seen a film as strange as that before!""You're right, it was quite avant-garde."
Phrase
to use facts or ideas to develop something
is based on
'Ali' (2001), an American biographical film, is based on the real story of the boxer Muhammad Ali, played by Will Smith.
'Ali' (2001), an American biographical film, is based on the real story of the boxer Muhammad Ali, played by Will Smith.
Adjective
most famous
best-known
Robert Pattinson, best-known for playing vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, almost quit acting because he couldn't get any jobs -- until he auditioned for Twilight!
Robert Pattinson, best-known for playing vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, almost quit acting because he couldn't get any jobs -- until he auditioned for Twilight!
Noun
a movie that is a great commercial success
blockbuster
The new film is going to be a blockbuster. I have friends who are camping out just to see the first show!
The new film is going to be a blockbuster. I have friends who are camping out just to see the first show!
Phrase
buy tickets in advance by using a website
booked my ticket
And.... done! I booked my ticket for the movie online. Now I won't have to wait in line!
And.... done! I booked my ticket for the movie online. Now I won't have to wait in line!
an extra charge added to the price of the ticket by the company selling the ticket
booking fee
I don't like having to pay a booking fee to get my tickets, but it's better than having to wait in line at the ticket booth!
I don't like having to pay a booking fee to get my tickets, but it's better than having to wait in line at the ticket booth!
Noun
used to refer to the commercial success of a movie in terms of ticket sales
box-office
The Harry Potter movies have been huge box-office hits.
The Harry Potter movies have been huge box-office hits.
Verb
have as its source
comes from
No one is sure exactly where the award's name comes from. Does this guy look like an "Oscar" to you?
No one is sure exactly where the award's name comes from. Does this guy look like an "Oscar" to you?
Phrase
the process of using computers to create pictures or characters in film
computer-generated imaging
Now with computer-generated imaging (CGI), film-makers are able to create amazing special effects never possible before.
Now with computer-generated imaging (CGI), film-makers are able to create amazing special effects never possible before.
a film that has an impending or ongoing disaster as its subject and primary plot device
disaster film
Such disasters include natural disasters like fires or floods, accidents like shipwrecks or plane crashes, worldwide diseases, or even alien attacks!
Such disasters include natural disasters like fires or floods, accidents like shipwrecks or plane crashes, worldwide diseases, or even alien attacks!
a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
documentary film
Documentaries use pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual record or report. Events can be filmed or re-enacted.
Documentaries use pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual record or report. Events can be filmed or re-enacted.
Adjective
amusing and enjoyable
entertaining
The weather was terrible this weekend. But we had a list of entertaining things to do at home.
The weather was terrible this weekend. But we had a list of entertaining things to do at home.
Phrase
the date by which something is no longer usable
expiry date
I tried to buy tickets but my credit card was declined. Oh dear, now I see the expiry date was last month!
I tried to buy tickets but my credit card was declined. Oh dear, now I see the expiry date was last month!
Phrase
to be very attracted to and begin to really like them
fall in love with
There was a time I thought he was the worst guy in the class. What made me fall in love with him?
There was a time I thought he was the worst guy in the class. What made me fall in love with him?
Noun
a person who is in charge of making a film and tells the actors how to play their parts
director
Do you think James Cameron is the most talented director in Hollywood?
Do you think James Cameron is the most talented director in Hollywood?
a story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth
folk story
We put on a play at school adapted from a famous folk story, and it was great fun.
We put on a play at school adapted from a famous folk story, and it was great fun.
a film based upon historical events and famous people
historical drama
Some historical dramas attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event or biography, while others are fictionalized tales based on persons or events.
Some historical dramas attempt an accurate portrayal of a historical event or biography, while others are fictionalized tales based on persons or events.
motion picture calculated to cause intense repugnance, fear, or dread
Horror Films
Horror Films are unsettling films designed to frighten and panic, cause dread and alarm, and to invoke our hidden worst fears, often in a terrifying, shocking finale.
Horror Films are unsettling films designed to frighten and panic, cause dread and alarm, and to invoke our hidden worst fears, often in a terrifying, shocking finale.
Adjective
deserving attention, admiration, or respect
impressive
The special effects used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies were really impressive!
The special effects used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies were really impressive!
Phrase
formally talk to an audience
make a speech
Actors often make a speech as they accept their award, thanking the many people who have helped.
Actors often make a speech as they accept their award, thanking the many people who have helped.
in natural surroundings outside of a studio
on location
Much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed on location in New Zealand.
Much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed on location in New Zealand.
Phrase
pay using money in the form of credit given by a bank or business
pay with your credit card
OK OK, sounds like fun. Will you buy tickets online and pay with your credit card?
OK OK, sounds like fun. Will you buy tickets online and pay with your credit card?
Phrase
pay using money in coins or notes
pay in cash
"I'd like one adult ticket please.""That will be $8 dollars. Cash or credit?""I'll pay in cash."
"I'd like one adult ticket please.""That will be $8 dollars. Cash or credit?""I'll pay in cash."
become widely recognized and or popular
rose to fame
Chris Pratt rose to fame on the TV show "Parks and Recreation."
Chris Pratt rose to fame on the TV show "Parks and Recreation."
a funny movie about a love story that ends happily
romantic comedy
The two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and apparently meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance until they ultimately come together.
The two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and apparently meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance until they ultimately come together.
a film that uses fictional science-based depictions of unproven phenomena and future tech
science fiction film
Science fiction films have numerous themes, including space and time travel, aliens, extrasensory perception, robots, cyborgs and future civilizations.
Science fiction films have numerous themes, including space and time travel, aliens, extrasensory perception, robots, cyborgs and future civilizations.
Noun
film sequence where the action appears slower than in real life
slow motion
I loved the end when the bad guy starts to fall in slow motion and you can see the look on his face!
I loved the end when the bad guy starts to fall in slow motion and you can see the look on his face!
having all tickets purchased already
is sold out
I tried to buy tickets but the show is sold out!
I tried to buy tickets but the show is sold out!
Noun
illusions created for movies by props, camerawork, computer graphics, etc.
special effects
This movie has great special effects! It was filled with robots transforming into vehicles and back.
This movie has great special effects! It was filled with robots transforming into vehicles and back.
Adjective
causing wonder and admiration
spectacular
The festival ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
The festival ended with a spectacular fireworks display.
a film set primarily in the later half of the 19th century in the American Old West
western film
Westerns feature cowboys, bandits, lawmen, and American Indians, as well as spectacular mountain scenery, gunfights, and horse riding.
Westerns feature cowboys, bandits, lawmen, and American Indians, as well as spectacular mountain scenery, gunfights, and horse riding.