Adjectives for Describing Movies


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  • Here is a list of vocabulary that reviewers often use when describing movies.
  • I have divided them into three categories: positive, negative, and neutral.
  • Note that depending on the combination of words used, they may change from neutral to positive or negative.

Positive

first-rate

insightful

clever

charming

comical

charismatic

enjoyable

uproarious

original

tender

hilarious

absorbing

sensitive

riveting

intriguing

powerful

fascinating

pleasant

surprising

dazzling

thought provoking

imaginative

legendary

unpretentious


Negative

second-rate

violent

moronic

third-rate

flawed

juvenile

boring

distasteful

ordinary

disgusting

senseless

static

brutal

confused

disappointing

bloody

silly

tired

predictable

stupid

uninteresting

weak

incredibly tiresome

trite

uneven

cliché ridden

outdated

dreadful

bland


Neutral

suspenseful

low-budget

dramatic

highly-charged

sentimental

fantasy

slow

romantic

satirical

fast-moving

oddball

picaresque

big-budget

wacky

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