The analytical genre of review was evolved in Russia nearly 18th century. Film review of the genre appeared immediately after birth of cinema. It underwent changes over time. It is important to note that the review is one of the most complex analytical genres, as it should reflect all the hidden meanings in the work. But it is also important to remember about the objectivity of the assessment, since the review includes not only an assessment, but also a detailed analysis. The review is one of the key and significant genres of the analytical group of journalistic genres.