A horror film: A film that scares you A science fiction film (a sci-fi film): A film set in the future, or an imaginary world and time An action film: A film with lots of chases, violence and strong heroes |
A comedy: A film that makes you laugh. A drama: A film about human relationships and life A thriller: A film that keeps you excited |
A period drama: A drama set in a definite historical period A romantic comedy (A rom com): A comedy that is also a love story A psychological thriller: A thriller that has a lot of suspense and fear |
A film review: A report about a film, usually with opinion A film critic: A person who writes film reviews A film premiere: The first time a film is shown in a country A film star: A famous actor from films A film-maker: A person who makes films: a film director A film festival: A special event when many different films are shown A film buff: Someone with a very detailed knowledge of films A film-goer: Someone who regularly goes to the cinema |
(That's/It's) not really my thing (informal): I don't like it. (Someone or something) doesn't do it for me (informal): I don't like him/her/it. Lots of people think Tom Cruise is fantastic but he doesn’t really do it for me. |