Future World: The Latest Movie
‘Future World’, the latest movie by Global Studios, stars Rick Wycket and Amelia Lightheart. This high-budget, futuristic fantasy broke box office records in its first week. The story is based on the idea of the world being plunged into an ice age by a nuclear war. The few remaining humans face life in a harsh environment without technology.
The producers obviously spent much of their budget on stunning visual effects. The techno-wizards used the latest digital techniques to create an impressive setting that is completely believable.
Less believable is the wicked performance of Wycket, who was reputedly paid (or over-paid) three million for his role. For a fantasy, his acting is not fantastic, in contrast to Lightheart, a fresh talent who will undoubtedly became a star.
The screenwriters fail to provide a credible story-line. The plot has more holes than a Swiss cheese and leaves too many questions unanswered. This is the real downfall of this expensive project.
Overall, this is a very average movie. The only benefit of seeing it on the big screen is the visual effects. Save your money and see it at home for half the price when it reaches the small screen.
(Taken from The Good English Handbook)
Answer these questions based on the text.
1. What production company produced the film?
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2. Who are the main stars in the film?
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3. What is the film based on?
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4. In what aspect did the producers spend much of their budget?
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5. How is the performance of Wycket in the film?
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6. Do you think the performance of Lightheart the same as Wycket? How do you know?
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7. Mention the weaknesses of the film?
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8. What thing is outstanding in this film?
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