although (=a pesar de que / aunque)
but (=pero)
despite (=a pesar de) une dos frases
even though (=a pesar de que)
However, (=Sin embargo, / De todas formas, )
while (=mientras)
An opening:
the title
the main actor(s) and director
directed by ... and starring
some general information (the type of film, when it was made, if it's based on a book, if it's part of a saga, ...)
(It) is based on (a book / film / true story) ...
It tells the story of ...
A body:
a description of the characters
the plot (the setting; the scenes; give a summary, but don't say the ending; ..... PRESENT SIMPLE or PRESENT SIMPLE PASSIVE and ADJECTIVES FOR DESCRIPTION)
(The book / film is) set in ...
The plot is about ...
The main character is ...
The film stars are ...
The acting is ...
the strong and/or weak points of the film (the scenery, the soundtrack, ...)
There is a lot to like about the film.
Although it is not perfect, ...
There are some weak moments.
The book is well-written.
A closing:
an opinion (say if it is entertaining, ...)
It is certainly worth seeing.
Don't waste your time.
Not worth the price of the ticket.
a recomendation
I highly recommend it to ...
I don't recommend this book / film because ...