Film Criticism

noun a person who performs in plays, movies, or television shows

adjective relating to or characteristic of actors or acting

• The actor delivered a powerful performance in the Shakespearean play.
• I heard that actor is going to be in the new movie coming out next month.
• That actor is so talented, he really knows how to bring a character to life.
• Being an actor on the stage of life requires great skill and emotional depth.

adjective characterized by or given to exuberant or excessive emotional expression

• The professor received effusive praise for his groundbreaking research.
• She was effusive in her thanks for the surprise birthday party.
• I can't believe how effusive he was about the new video game.
• Her effusive personality was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

adjective relating to actors or acting; overly theatrical or melodramatic

• The actor delivered a histrionic performance that captivated the audience.
• She always puts on a histrionic show whenever she's upset.
• Stop being so histrionic about everything, it's exhausting.
• The politician's histrionic gestures were seen as insincere by the public.

noun a girl who is considered sexually precocious or desirable

• The novel explored the controversial theme of the nymphet, a young girl who is portrayed as sexually precocious.
• Some people find it uncomfortable to discuss the character of the nymphet in the book.
• Dude, did you see that movie with the nymphet character? She was so hot!
• The artist used the image of a nymphet to symbolize innocence and temptation in his painting.

verb to present or perform (a role or piece of music) with less emphasis or restraint than is usual or appropriate

adjective not given the importance or emphasis it deserves

adverb in a restrained or unemphatic manner

• The importance of mental health is often underplayed in the workplace.
• People tend to underplay the impact of stress on their health.
• Don't underplay how cool that concert was last night!
• His talent as a musician is often underplayed by his modesty.

noun A person who is fond of movies and cinema, often to an excessive or obsessive degree

• The cinephile spent hours analyzing the cinematography of classic films.
• My friend is a huge cinephile and has seen every movie in the theater.
• I'm such a cinephile, I can't get enough of watching movies all day.
• Being a cinephile is like having a library of films in your mind.

adjective relating to or characteristic of an actor or acting

• The actorly performance of the lead actor received critical acclaim.
• I heard that his actorly skills landed him the role in the new movie.
• She totally nailed the audition with her actorly vibes.
• His actorly presence on stage was like watching magic unfold.