Film Critique Terminology

adjective causing great emotional or physical impact; stunning or awe-inspiring

• The view from the top of the mountain was truly breathtaking.
• Wow, that movie was so breathtaking!
• The concert last night was absolutely breathtaking, dude.
• Her performance on stage was so breathtaking, it left the audience in awe.

noun the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

adjective poignant

• The poignancy of the novel's ending left readers in tears.
• The poignancy of that scene really got to me.
• The poignancy of the situation hit me right in the feels.
• The poignancy of her words cut through the silence like a knife.

adjective showing a tendency to weep; tearful or lachrymose

• The weepy movie left many audience members in tears.
• I always get a bit weepy watching sad commercials.
• She's always a bit weepy after a few drinks.
• The weepy sky threatened rain all day.