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2       Rumours






                    Writing

                 A. Tell a partner about a good film or series you’ve
                   watched recently, or a good book you’ve read. Think
                   about:

                   a.  why you found the plot engaging.
                   b.  whether the characters were believable and likeable.
                   c.  what effects the author or director used to grab your
                      attention.


                 B.  Choose the correct word.
                   1.  Reviews should be written in a formal / personal tone.
                   2.  At the beginning / end of the review, you should
                      include a recommendation.
                   3.  You should include a variety of adjectives / verbs to
                      engage your reader.
                   4.  Your review should have an abrupt / interesting title.



                                                                      young man who lives with Monique (Catherine
                                                                      Deneuve), his mischievous partner-in-crime.
                                                                      When a scam goes awry, the two are forced to
                                                                      take on positions at a local social centre, where
                                                                      Wael is entrusted with the care of a group of six
                                                                      unruly teenagers who have been expelled from
                                                                      their educational institutions.
                                                                      As the story develops, it’s impossible not to feel
                                                                      for all the characters – we want to see Wael
                                                                      succeed in mentoring the teens, just as we
                                                                      want to see each of them survive the arduous
                                                                      and unfair challenges which life throws at
                                                                      them. The relationships between the six teens
                                                                      are believable, both from age and cultural
                                                                      context, as we see issues of teens supporting
                                                                      their families, mixed with gang culture and
                   Mauvaises Herbes (Bad  Seeds)  is a  2018  French
                   comedy  about  a  group  of  troubled  teens  who  find   race.
                   friendship and guidance in the form of Wael, a small-  Although the plot feels a little clichéd, there are
                   time criminal with a difficult past. Most of the cast,   still plot twists to keep you interested and it is
                   including the main character, might not be well known   touch-and-go as to whether the film will have a
                   in Hollywood, but should now be seen as stars in their   happy ending for everyone.
                   own right,  given  the  passionate  and  captivating   If you’re looking for a feel-good film this
                   performances they all delivered.                   weekend, grab some popcorn and check it
                   Kheiron, writer and director of the film, plays Wael, a   out – you won’t be disappointed!











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