read a movie review
/riːd ə ˈmuː.vi rɪˈvjuː/
Meaning
This expression refers to looking at a written critique of a film, usually written by a journalist or a viewer, to see if it is worth watching. It is a common habit for film lovers who want to avoid bad movies. The phrase is neutral and widely used in casual and professional entertainment contexts.
Examples
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I always read a movie review before I spend money at the theater.
I always read a movie review before I spend money at the theater.
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She likes to read a movie review to understand the deeper themes.
She likes to read a movie review to understand the deeper themes.
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Don't read a movie review if you want to avoid spoilers!
Don't read a movie review if you want to avoid spoilers!
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He decided not to see the film after he had to read a movie review that was terrible.
He decided not to see the film after he had to read a movie review that was terrible.
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It is interesting to read a movie review written by an actual critic.
It is interesting to read a movie review written by an actual critic.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I like to read a movie critic before going to the cinema.
✓ I like to read a movie review before going to the cinema.
A 'critic' is the person who writes the text. You read the 'review' (the text itself), not the 'critic' (the person).
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✗ I read a movie opinion on that blog.
✓ I read a movie review on that blog.
While 'opinion' is grammatically correct, 'movie review' is the standard, natural collocation used in English.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I never ___ before seeing a film because I hate knowing the plot beforehand.
💡 Look at a written critique of the film.
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read a movie review
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If you are not sure if the film is good, you should ___ online.
💡 Look up what critics wrote about it.
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read a movie review