A movie is a type of visual art that shows a story using images and sounds. A movie can make people laugh, cry and be scared. A movie can also teach people things. People often go to movies to have fun and see something different from what they usually do in their everyday life. Movies can be about real events, or they can be made up. Some movies are based on books or plays.
A good movie has a story that makes the audience want to watch the whole film. It has characters that the audience can relate to, and it has a message or lesson about life that is important for people to hear.
Movies can also have a genre (type of movie). For example, thrillers are about mysteries and strange events. They often have a lot of twists in the plot (surprises). They also use music and lighting to make the audience feel scared. Dramas are about people who are in trouble. They may be about love, money or family. They can also be about war, death or illness.
When a movie is made, it is usually recorded on video and sound is recorded with microphones. Then the movie is edited and put onto film reels. Then it is sent to movie theaters where a projector shines light through the film so that people can watch the movie. The movie usually has a title and credits at the beginning.