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3 UNIT A film review A F I L M R E V I E W
Warm up The Simpsons Movie
By Sarah Grange 1. What is a film review? THE PLOT 2. Why do you think Springfield’s lake is very polluted by the town’s residents and a state of people publish film emergency is declared. Lisa decides to do something to save the reviews? environment with her new Irish boyfriend, Colin. 3. Where can you find But with Homer around everything goes wrong: he adopts a pig and throws a film review? the pig’s waste into the lake. The residents of Springfield are furious with the Simpsons, who move away from the town and attempt to start a new life. Springfield is in serious danger and our favourite yellow family are the only ones who can save it. THE STARS Nancy Cartwright voices Bart, Dan Castellaneta voices Homer Simpson, Type of Film: Yeardley Smith voices Lisa Simpson and Julie Kavner voices Marge animated Simpson. Film Director: GUEST STARS David Silverman The actor Tom Hanks and the pop-rock band Green Day. Music: Hans Zimmer FAVOURITE CHARACTERS Homer is hilarious, Ralph Wiggum is super funny as always. Martin finally reacts Release date: to Nelson and his July 26, 2007 (UK) bullying mates, while Millhouse, as usual, can’t attract Lisa’s attention especially with the Irish boy Colin on the scene. HIT OR MISS? It really is a terrific movie. If you’re a fan of The Simpsons, you will love it. RATING ★★★★★ COMPREHENSION Glossary release
goes wrong lancio (di un disco, film) va storto v 1 Read the review and answer the questions. 1. Who wrote the review? throws getta waste escrementi 2. Who’s the film director? attempt tentano 3. What’s the problem with Springfield lake? voices dà la voce 4. What does Lisa want to do? hilarious divertente 5. What’s Lisa’s boyfriend’s name? attract Lisa’s attirare l’attenzione attention di Lisa 6. Where does he come from? terrific straordinario, 7. What does Homer do? fantastico rating valutazione 8. Who are Sarah Grange’s favourite characters? 9. Who are the guest stars in the film? 10. What’s Sarah’s overall opinion about the film? For further information on the world 11. Do you like The Simpsons? Do you usually watch them on TV? of movies, visit www.IMBd.com 12. What’s your favourite type of film?
