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1. Yes, itÓs actually not the kind of film I usually like, but I have to say it was done rather well. I guess

because it wasnÓt all special effects Î there was actually some plot and characterization too. And

the robots were really very funny and sweet. And they did provide some comic relief from the big

planetary battle scenes. No, could have been a lot worse.

2. Oh, it was adorable. I think we enjoyed it more than the kids did! It was about this little toy cowboy

who feels threatened when his owner, you know, a little boy, gets a new robot-thing for Christmas.

The animation was fantastic! It really did look real. Still, donÓt think they draw them by hand these

days, do they? ItÓs all done by computer.

3. Yeah, it was some kind of sentimental rubbish about a policeman who falls in love with a bank clerk

who he meets after a robbery. Typical stuff Î they move in together, split up, get back together. Bit

boring, really, to tell you the truth.

4. Well, it was BarryÓs choice and I thought, ÒOh no, whatÓs he gone and got this time?Ó, but it was

actually really rather fun. Loads of car chases and people doing impossible things like jumping from

one building to the next. And the scene in the cable car at the end wasÈ well, I was literally on the

edge of my seat. No, very good.

5. ÒReturn of the VampireÓ it was called, or something like that. Made in 1964, but still quite scary.

About an aristocrat, whoÓs actually the grandson of Count Dracula, living in London. Loads of blood,

and of course they get him in the end, but not bad at all really.

[Source: Skills for First Certificate Î Listening and Speaking, Lesson 1, Activity I]

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