Talking about movies Flashcards
(5 cards)
The movie earned __ __ from critics and audiences alike. (= extremely positive feedback)
The movie earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Rave reviews indicate that the movie was well-received and praised highly.
The story was truly __-__ and left many in tears. (= emotionally moving)
The story was truly heart-wrenching and left many in tears.
a wrench in his heart / side - резкая боль в сердце/боку
Heart-wrenching stories often deal with themes of loss or tragedy.
The book was so e_______ that I couldn’t put it down. (= captivating and holding attention)
The book was so engrossing that I couldn’t put it down.
Engrossing works typically draw readers deeply into the narrative.
The plot of the movie was so __ that I had trouble keeping track of the main story.
(= complicated and difficult to follow)
The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I had trouble keeping track of the main story.
The crime scene photos were so g__ that even the seasoned detectives felt uneasy looking at them.
(= showing details in a very explicit or vivid way, often related to violence or nudity)
The crime scene photos were so graphic that even the seasoned detectives felt uneasy looking at them.
