CUE CARD – Describe a movie you recently watched that disappointed you

September 22, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a movie you recently watched that you felt disappointed about

You should say:

When it was?

Why you didn’t like it?

Why you decided to watch it?

And explain why you felt disappointed about it.

Sample Answer

Teasers in almost all movies are intriguing, but sometimes the actual movie turns out to be the opposite of it. Today I will be sharing my experience of watching one of the biggest flops of Bollywood, which is “Thugs of Hindustan” released in 2018, casting superstars like Amitabh Bacchhan and Aamir Khan. The film generated immense excitement among the viewers but ultimately failed to impress the audience. The movie tried to blend action with a historical context. However, it suffered from a weak and boring plot that struggled to maintain sense. even the versatile actors couldn’t save it from the criticism it received. Despite investing, high production value “Thugs of Hindustan” failed to deliver a compelling narrative and engaging characters which led viewers to delusional

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)
Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to cue card ‘Describe a movie you recently watched that you felt disappointed about’.

Q1. What are the different types of films in your country?

Indian cinema has levelled up in producing movies of all genres, like horror, thrillers, action and romance.

Q2. Are historical films popular in your country?

Undoubtedly, there are many historical movies that have done pretty well at the box office. The recent historical movie “RRR” has gained appreciation across the globe.

Word	Meaning	Example
Intriguing	Interesting	She has an intriguing personality.
Criticism	the act of describing the good and bad points of a play, film, book or work.	I asked my sister for constructive criticism about my essay before submitting it.