A Millie is writing an article about her favourite film. Read her article and learn how to write about a film you love.
How to Train Your Dragon
Use the expression to introduce the type of film and its background.
One of my favourite films is How to Train Your Dragon (2025).
It is a fantasy film set in a Viking village many centuries ago.
With CGI dragons, this is a live-action remake of the 2010 animated film.
Use a simple way to begin a plot summary.
In the story, the Vikings see dragons as enemies and try to fight them. Hiccup, a young boy, goes out to kill a dragon but only wounds it. The dragon loses part of its tail. Hiccup feels sorry for the dragon, builds it a new tail, and names him Toothless. The two become friends and team up, and Hiccup learns to ride Toothless. In the end, Hiccup and Toothless save the village from a much larger dragon. This makes the villagers realize that not all dragons are bad.
Use the phrase to introduce the ending of the story.
Use the past tense to describe how you felt when you watched the film.
I love the CGI in this film. Hiccup and Toothless look like they are really flying through the air. When Hiccup fell off Toothless while they were flying, I held my breath, worried for him, even though I knew the scene used CGI. Of course, the best thing about this film is the story. Both Hiccup and Toothless are outsiders—Hiccup does not fit in with the other Vikings, and Toothless cannot fly properly without help. But together, they become heroes. This teaches me that I do not need to be popular to succeed.
Use the expression to introduce the highlight of a film.
Clearly introduce the message or lesson of a film.
◆ Structure of the article ◆
Beginning: Start by giving the name of the film and a brief introduction to it.
Main body: Describe the film’s story. You do not need to give all the details, but you should write a basic summary of what the film is about.
Ending: Close by talking about the film’s outstanding features, such as its special effects, music and scenes, as well as the impression they left on you.
B Think of the film you like best and write an article about it.