Start with a compelling statement that captures the film’s essence or your gut reaction.

Finally, if you are passionate about popular drama films, you should be writing reviews. Do not just say “It was sad.” Use this template:

Director: Noah Baumbach | Metacritic: 94 (universal acclaim)

The Review:
You will cry. You will also laugh — then feel guilty for laughing. Noah Baumbach’s semi-autobiographical look at a divorcing couple (Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson) is brutally real. The famous “argument scene” has been analyzed to death for good reason: it’s a masterclass in writing and acting. The film avoids villains, instead showing how love and anger can occupy the same room. The New York Times called it “a heart-wrenching, deeply funny epic about the end of a love story.”

Verdict: ★★★★★
Bring tissues. And a willingness to see your own relationships reflected back at you.

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