Here are some phrases you can use when going to the cinema and for discussing what you have seen.
Choosing a film
what's on at the cinema? |
is there anything good on at the cinema? |
what's this film about? |
have you seen it? |
who's in it? |
it's … |
a thriller |
a comedy |
a romantic comedy |
a horror film |
a documentary |
an animation |
a war film |
a western |
a science fiction film |
a foreign film |
it's in … |
French |
Spanish |
with English subtitles |
it's just been released |
it's been out for about two months |
it's meant to be good |
At the cinema
shall we get some popcorn? |
salted or sweet? |
do you want anything to drink? |
where do you want to sit? |
near the back |
near the front |
in the middle |
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Buying tickets |
At the theatre
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Discussing the film
what did you think? |
I enjoyed it |
it was great |
it was really good |
it wasn't bad |
I thought it was rubbish |
it was one of the best films I've seen for ages |
it had a good plot |
the plot was quite complex |
it was too slow-moving |
it was very fast-moving |
the acting was … |
excellent |
good |
poor |
terrible |
he's a very good actor |
she's a very good actress |
Things you might see
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