El lenguaje de las reseñas de películas

by Vocafy Verificado

Inglés (Estados Unidos) B1 15 preguntas Películas

Explora las reseñas de películas, desde opiniones comunes hasta comentarios sobre la actuación, la música y la narración.

1. 1. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   "This comedy is hilarious. I laughed from the opening scene to the final moment."
   
   What does "hilarious" mean here?

   • Very frightening
   • Very funny
   • Very sad
   • Very realistic

   Observa la reacción del crítico a lo largo de la película.

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   • Very funny

   "Hilarious" es más fuerte que "funny". Los críticos lo usan para describir algo que los hace reír mucho.

2. 2. Completa el espacio en blanco.

   I knew who the thief was long before the final scene. The mystery was so ___ that the ending did not surprise me.

   • confusing
   • original
   • predictable
   • shocking

   El crítico podía adivinar lo que iba a pasar.

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   I knew who the thief was long before the final scene. The mystery was so predictable that the ending did not surprise me.

   "Predictable" suele expresar una crítica en una reseña: la historia ofrece muy pocas sorpresas.

3. 3. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   "I cried when the two sisters finally met again. It was a deeply moving story."
   
   What does the reviewer mean by "moving"?

   • It created strong emotions.
   • It was full of fast action.
   • It was difficult to follow.
   • It took place in many countries.

   Piensa en por qué lloró quien escribió la reseña.

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   • It created strong emotions.

   Una historia "moving" te conmueve. Puede hacerte sentir tristeza, alegría o esperanza.

4. 4. Completa el espacio en blanco.

   The actor played a doctor so naturally that I forgot she was acting. Her performance was ___.

   • awkward
   • unnatural
   • forced
   • believable

   El crítico sintió que el personaje podría ser una persona real.

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   The actor played a doctor so naturally that I forgot she was acting. Her performance was believable.

   Una actuación "believable" hace que el personaje parezca real, incluso cuando la historia es ficticia.

5. 5. Completa el espacio en blanco.

   The mountain views were ___: so beautiful that I wanted to pause the movie and look at them.

   • disappointing
   • stunning
   • plain
   • unpleasant

   La palabra debe expresar un gran elogio por la apariencia de algo.

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   The mountain views were stunning: so beautiful that I wanted to pause the movie and look at them.

   Los críticos suelen usar "stunning" para elogiar paisajes, imágenes o efectos visuales hermosos.

6. 6. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   "The story was ordinary, but the music stayed in my head for days."
   
   Which part of the movie is the reviewer praising?

   • The costumes
   • The camera work
   • The soundtrack
   • The acting

   Concéntrate en lo que el crítico recuerda después de verla.

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   • The soundtrack

   La banda sonora de una película incluye su música. La música puede ayudar a crear un ambiente o hacer que una escena sea memorable.

7. 7. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   "The characters have clever lines, and each scene leads naturally to the next. The screenplay is excellent."
   
   What is the screenplay?

   • The written scenes and dialogue
   • The actors' delivery of their lines
   • The way the cameras record each scene
   • The music recorded for the movie

   Piensa en el trabajo que se realiza antes de que los actores interpreten la historia.

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   • The written scenes and dialogue

   Un guion cinematográfico contiene diálogos y describe acciones y escenas. Les da a los cineastas un plan para la película.

8. 8. Elige la respuesta correcta.

   "The editing makes the chase exciting: the movie quickly switches between the driver, the road, and the police."
   
   What is the reviewer praising?

   • How the actors learned to drive
   • How the chase location was chosen
   • How the music was performed
   • How the shots are put together

   El comentario trata de cómo la película pasa de una toma a otra.

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   • How the shots are put together

   La edición conecta tomas separadas. Las tomas cortas y los cambios rápidos pueden hacer que una escena de acción resulte más emocionante.

9. 9. Completa el espacio en blanco.

   The first half moves too slowly, but the second half rushes through important events. The pacing is ___.

   • steady
   • uneven
   • relaxed
   • fast

   Compara la velocidad de las dos mitades.

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   The first half moves too slowly, but the second half rushes through important events. The pacing is uneven.

   "Pacing" se refiere a la rapidez con la que avanza una historia. Un ritmo "Uneven" cambia de velocidad de una forma que no resulta equilibrada.

10. 10. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    At first, Ben only cares about money. By the end, he risks his job to help a friend. A review praises his "character development."
    
    What does this refer to?

    • The changes in his clothes
    • The actor's progress during filming
    • How he changes as a person
    • The length of the scenes with him

    Compara lo que es importante para Ben al principio y al final.

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    • How he changes as a person

    El desarrollo de un personaje puede mostrar cómo los acontecimientos cambian los valores, las decisiones o las relaciones de alguien.

11. 11. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    "The two leads have great chemistry. Their conversations and smiles make their relationship feel real."
    
    What does "great chemistry" mean in this review?

    • The actors work well together on screen.
    • The actors are dating in real life.
    • The actors have the same personality.
    • The actors follow every written line exactly.

    El crítico está describiendo la relación que se muestra en la película, no la vida privada de los actores.

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    • The actors work well together on screen.

    "Chemistry" describe una conexión convincente entre los intérpretes. Puede hacer que una amistad o un romance se sientan naturales.

12. 12. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    "The performances are excellent, but the thin story gives the actors too little to work with."
    
    How does the reviewer feel about the movie?

    • The story is strong, but the acting is weak.
    • Both the acting and the story are strong.
    • Both the acting and the story are weak.
    • The acting is strong, but the story is weak.

    La palabra "but" introduce una opinión diferente sobre otra parte de la película.

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    • The acting is strong, but the story is weak.

    Una historia "thin" carece de suficientes detalles o acontecimientos interesantes. Una reseña puede elogiar una parte de una película y criticar otra.

13. 13. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    "There are no big battles or quick jokes here. The film follows a family through quiet conversations and small choices. Viewers who enjoy slow stories about everyday life will find plenty to like."
    
    Who is this review recommending the film to?

    • Viewers who want nonstop action
    • Viewers who enjoy quiet stories about people
    • Viewers looking for a fast, joke-filled comedy
    • Viewers who want a fast-paced mystery

    Piensa en el tipo de experiencia al ver la película que describe la reseña.

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    • Viewers who enjoy quiet stories about people

    Las reseñas suelen ayudar a los lectores a decidir si una película coincide con sus intereses, en lugar de simplemente decir que es buena o mala.

14. 14. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    "Every scene looks beautiful, but I learned almost nothing about the characters. The movie offers more style than substance."
    
    What does the reviewer mean?

    • Its story matters more than its appearance.
    • Its ideas are too difficult to understand.
    • Its appearance is stronger than its story and ideas.
    • Its simple appearance makes the characters feel real.

    A quien escribe la reseña le gusta lo que ve, pero quiere más de los personajes.

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    • Its appearance is stronger than its story and ideas.

    En una reseña, "substance" significa un contenido más profundo, como ideas significativas o personajes bien desarrollados.

15. 15. Elige la respuesta correcta.

    "The film doesn't break new ground, but it tells its familiar story with warmth and care. I left the theater smiling."
    
    What is the reviewer's main point?

    • A familiar story can still make a satisfying movie.
    • An original story matters more than anything else.
    • The film has an original story but tells it badly.
    • A happy ending makes every movie worth watching.

    Notice whether the review ends with disappointment or approval.

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    • A familiar story can still make a satisfying movie.

    "Doesn't break new ground" means it does not introduce new ideas. Here, the reviewer values how well the familiar story is told.