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Writing Challenge


The computer program Creative Writer 2 has quite a few writing prompts. I played around with the Movie Review one...and you see why I should not be allowed free time.

The prompt:

T R A N S L A T E   T H I S

This movie review was written by a computer programmer. It makes no sense because it uses too many technical terms and phrases. Can you help translate it? Change the words user-friendly, interface, graphics, displayed, bandwidth, disconnect, crunched, data, and compressed into plain English.

Here's the original review:

The Fantastic Adventure

The Fantastic Adventure was a not a user-friendly film. Although the interface was attractive and the graphics were displayed in a visually appealing manner, the characters just didn't have the bandwidth they needed to fully express themselves and occasionally there was a disconnect. Also, the scenes were crunched and the data was compressed. As a result, it was often hard to follow the plot of this movie. I give it a grade of C.

And now, my turn: (Helen Lin in her reviewer mode)
The Fantastic Adventure was unappealing to audiences of all ages. Or as Janice Sanford would put it, "so not cool." Even though the cinematography was professionally-executed and easy to understand, the actors just didn't have the range needed to play their characters to perfection. At times, they even lost the sympathy of the audience, and moviegoers were rioting with their nachos and large popcorns. The scenes were not played out, and some very obvious plot holes were left hanging in the open. There was no explanation as to why many of the events happened. This made it frustrating to watch, and to conclude, I give this movie three double thumbs down!

From the point of view of a school counselor:
Toreho's latest film, The Fantastic Adventure, flunked the grade with its antisocial way of communication. Unable to cooperate with any of the audience and displaying an inefficient use of time, this drivel was not a team player. Though it could have been part of the in-crowd with its Prom Queen looks, there was no character underneath, and the lovely facade was revealed for what it truly was. This film alienated itself from its peers and has placed itself in extended detention. The Fantastic Adventure seems intent upon destroying any offers of friendship, and this serves to confuse its would-be companions. Based on these observations, I recommend a three-week at-home suspension.

From the point of view of a dog:
This big blob of confusing pictures and loud, scary sounds made me hide under the couch today. I don't think it liked me. It wanted to get into my family's house, so I barked at it hard. Some parts of the thing looked pretty, but when I tried to go to them, I hit my head on something. It made me mad, so I lay down and ignored it. I don't know if it wanted to be my friend or not. It smelled kind of confusing. Ooh, a butterfly.....

From the point of view of some popcorn:
Hey everyone, what are we doing here? Hey, who's squashing my head? Whoa. It got dark. What's going on? Oh, wait, there's some light. No...it's gone again. Now it's flickering. What's happening? Are we okay? Buddy? Sandy? Where..? Where'd you guys go? Hey! Ouch! Someone just grabbed me. Help! Ewww! Ugh! What is this? I'm all wet. I'm getting squished, and there's fizzy stuff burning me up! Ow! What's going on?! Hey! Watch it! Get me outta he

From the point of view of the Comic Book Guy:
Worst. Movie. Ever.