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When I'm showing something serious, not fun, e.g. a war documentary film, to people publicly, how to say instead of 'please enjoy?'
In this situation, I want them to be relaxed and watch it carefully.

Is 'please take your time watching' correct and appropriate?
Please tell me a good way.
Thanks in advance.

Teechr · Accepted Answer

moominpapa When I'm showing something serious, not fun, e.g. a war documentary film, to people publicly, ~~how to~~ what should I say instead of "please enjoy?"

Who are you showing it to, and why are you showing it to them?

Moominpapa · Answer

Thank you for your reply. I'm writing this from my cell. So please be patient for my simple sentences.

Let's say I was the host of a event relating to war. And I wanted them to think about war or peace through watching the film.
Now I'd like to lead to screening the film. What should I say?

SoSaysSunny · Answer

moominpapaWhen I'm showing something serious, not fun, e.g. a war documentary film, to people publicly, how to say instead of 'please enjoy?'In this situation, I want them to be relaxed and watch it carefully.

Perhaps you could say:

I hope you learn a lot from this thought-provoking film.
I hope you are touched by this moving film. (moving film = film that causes emotions in the viewer)

Or rearrange the sentence structure:

This thought-provoking film may change the way you look at war.
This moving film is sure to touch your heart.

This touching film is sure to leave a lasting impression.

WRITER'S BLOCK TRICK

When you just can't find the right words, look for how others have expressed the same idea. Don't plagiarize but look for words or phrases that you can use. Even if you don't like anything they said, reading others' writing can help you find your own wording.

So, with that in mind, consider reading comments about your film online.

Here's an IMDb review of Schindler's List, a dark film about war that I found to be both moving and thought-provoking:

GREAT MOVIE

Many movies come out each year and we applaud them for their screen play, originality and whatever else we can say about a movie. But only once in a long while does one come out and you say all those nice things, but one you will also never forget. This movie is more than just something for us to watch for 3 hours and 17 minutes, it is something for us to never forget, to teach us a lesson and to remember those who died needlessly along with those who tried to help those same people survive. — jtfsouth

The reviewer's grammar isn't perfect but maybe you'll find some useful words and phrases.

Moominpapa · Answer

To SoSays Sunny

Than you very much!
I'm sorry, but probably my explanation was not enough or wrong, and what I need is a phrase that can be used right before the next activity, in this case, screening, and not only for a certain field.

I'm sorry, but I will be waiting for another coach.

Mister Micawber · Answer

moominpapaWhen I'm showing something serious, not fun, e.g. a war documentary film, to people publicly, how to say instead of 'please enjoy?'In this situation, I want them to be relaxed and watch it carefully.

Please watch and think about this.

That should be sufficient.

Moominpapa · Answer

Thank you all for all the answers.
I'm very glad with them!

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