PSYCHOLOGY 509 Movie Review – Cultural battle for the hearts
Movie Review Instructions
You will write a 2-3-page movie review in current APA format that focuses on a movie
that has examples of a cultural battle for the hearts and minds of today’s children and
adolescents (this may include etiological factors surrounding strong-willed, aggressive,
and violent behaviors in children and adolescents). You must interact with the movie’s
content in a way that helps you understand the impact of movies on the counseling
process. Use the following format when completing your Movie Reviews – include the
headings below in each of your reviews.
The Review
Give your impression of the movie with a brief plot summary, making sure to be
CONCISE. Share the scenes that had either the greatest impact on your thinking or the
most potential for the use of intervention strategies. What aspects should viewers look
for if they have not seen the movie? What themes/scenes do you feel warrant further
reflection and why?
Therapeutic Implications
Answer the following questions for this segment of the review:
Having noted the scenes that warrant further reflection, what are the specific
counseling values of these scenes for use in the counseling process? For example, if you observe emotional outbursts, angry tirades, attempts at
connection, empathic listening, etc., point out the scene and the ways it could be
used to enhance your client’s understanding of the skill/technique you are
teaching. How are you using this scene to make an emotional and spiritual connection? What is your rationale for choosing these scenes? Personal/Professional
Implications
Answer the following questions for this segment of the review: How did you connect with the movie on a personal level? How did it confirm or
challenge some of your perceptions of cultural issues in counseling strategies? How will
you utilize this information (personally or professionally) to impact your delivery of
counseling? Were there any scenes that you strongly agreed/disagreed with on a
personal level and why?
