Problem
For my foreign film I chose the film: Tortilla Soup presents by Samuel Goldwyn.
1) Describe:
a) Identify the title of the film, its country of origin
b) Name the director and lead actors/actresses
c) Explain if it belongs to a genre of film
d) Name awards it received or extraordinary box office popularity. (not a requirement)
e) While a brief sketch of the plot is helpful, it is important to be brief about the plot. You do not need to tell your reader the whole story.
2) Interpret:
a) Analyze the special effects.
b) Describe the sound track.
c) Assess the acting or dancing.
d) Assess the mood and tone of the film
e) Assess the style and/or cinematography.
3) Judge
a) Did this film successfully tell its story?
b) Did you enjoy this film?
c) Did your personal cultural background influence your reaction to the story?