That was a great movie, wasn't it?
Hmm... I wasn't so impressed, myself
(Suggested answers to the exercise)

1. It was a great story, wasn't it?
   - Hmm... I think it started well, but it got a bit boring after the first half hour.
2. The theme song was great wasn't it?
   - It was OK, I suppose, but I'm not really a great jazz fan.
3. Weren't the costumes gorgeous?
   - Actually, I thought they were a bit overdone.
4. Kevin Costner's performance was brilliant, wasn't it?
   - It was OK, but I've seen him do better.
5. Wasn't that young actor handsome?
   - I suppose he was quite good-looking, but I didn't think much of his acting ability.
6. The car chase in the last scene was pretty exciting, wasn't it?
   - You think so? I thought it was a bit silly, myself.

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