Franklin School Fourth Graders
in Miss Jenny Wnuk’s class learned the power of words, as they explored
persuasive writing. To make this
genre of writing applicable to the students’ lives, Miss Wnuk had the students
work cooperatively to write their very own movie reviews. Following are the reviews, which the students wrote:
National
Treasure (PG; 133 min) ***1/2
This is a spectacular movie. When you watch it you can't take your eyes
away from the screen because it is so full of action and mystery! The
movie is based on a main character that is trying to stop a treasure thief.
What makes the movie so adventurous is how it takes you around the world to show
historical places. The movie
contains some crude language and bloodless violence. This movie is so
fantastic that it is a treasure.
The Polar Express (G; 97 min) ****
The Polar Express is a very outstanding and heartwarming movie. Finding
the true Christmas spirit in everyone is what the movie is all about.
This movie has a tremendous amount of excitement throughout the train
adventures, but at some scenes it was a little dull. All ages can watch
this movie, but it might be scary to very young children. Anyone would be
really touched by this film.
Christmas With the Kranks (PG;98min) **
This was a mediocre movie. The plot was based on an uninteresting concept
where the parents in the Krank family were supposed to go on a cruise and skip
Christmas. The positive part that made the movie funny was the slapstick
humor. One example was when the father got a botox injection. These
parts of the story made the audience laugh out loud. This movie had some
rude language and inappropriate scenes. You should think before going to
see this movie.
The Incredibles (PG; 118 min) ****
Wow, another tremendously artistic and creative movie done by Pixar! The
movie was based on a family of superheroes that were trying to live a normal
life. The Incredibles was both interesting and hilarious, but especially
astounding when a secret was revealed at the end. There was some violence,
but only bloodless action. It was truly incredible!
SpongeBob Squarepants The Movie (PG; 88min)***1/2
This movie is pure hilarious entertainment. The story is about how
SpongeBob and Patrick have to save King Neptune's crown in 6 days!!
SongeBob The Movie uses big action with real actors in a cartoon! The
graphics will take your breath away. SpongeBob and Patrick are funnier
than ever. The movie has bloodless violence, but it is still suitable for
kids 5 and up. You will not want the laughs to end.
Shark Tales (PG; 92 min) ****
This was a spectacularly creative movie. It was about how the main
character Oscar the fish wanted to go to the Big City. The characters
individual personalities of mob sharks and hip hop fish were what really made
the movie hilarious. The characters were so lovable, adventurous, kind,
heroic and stupendous. In the movie many of the funny parts made the
audience laugh out loud. It did have some crude language. This movie
was unbelievable!