'What Maisie Knew' Language Techniques & Structure- Imogen Salmon

• Immediately, the first word indicates the topic of this film. Divorce. The paragraph then continues to give examples of similar films, followed by naming the directors and the book it is based on. This opening paragraph is an introduction to the context and background of the production of the film. 

• The next paragraph follows with historical context, explanation of how the film is different to it's written version, set in a different period of time. Following with, description of the plot in the opening of the film, introduction of main characters and mentioning the subjective narrative of the film.  

• Paragraph three develops the plot further, briefly describing the events following the divorce, (both parents find new partners).

• The fourth paragraph involves comments of pure opinion of the reviewer Oliver Lytlelton, he describes how well he believes the actors carry out their roles, comparing one couple to another, stating what the script offers them as actors, and how this result in the 'film feel(ing) repetitive'. 

• The review finally concludes with an evaluation on how well presented the film, and a comment suggesting improvement, by instead of just showing what the main character Maisie could see, representing what was going on internally too, showing greater depth into her emotions.