5.1. Case Study: Movie Reviews#
The rest of this section uses the “Movie Reviews” case study as examples. The movie
reviews website will provide listings of movies and their associated reviews. Backing
the website is the movies database. It will store information about the
movies, e.g. the title and release year, and review information such as the score
and review text.
Later we’ll see how to write a Flask app that connects to the database, displays movies from it, list the most recent reviews, and show the top-rated movies, all using python.
5.1.1. Download the Database#
You can download the movies.db SQLite file used in this
section.
5.1.2. Movies Database#
The movies database contains one table reviews with the following structure:
CREATE TABLE reviews (
id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
title TEXT NOT NULL,
release_year INTEGER NOT NULL,
genre TEXT,
review_date DATE,
review_score INTEGER,
review_text TEXT
);
5.1.3. Reviews Table#
Here is the content of the reviews table.
title |
release_year |
genre |
review_date |
review_score |
review_text |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse |
2023 |
Animation |
2023-06-10 |
9 |
A visual masterpiece and a compelling continuation of the Spider-Verse story. |
Barbie |
2023 |
Comedy |
2023-07-22 |
8 |
An entertaining and thought-provoking comedy with a stellar performance by Margot Robbie. |
Oppenheimer |
2023 |
Drama |
2023-08-01 |
10 |
Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer is a cinematic triumph. |
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 |
2023 |
Action |
2023-05-05 |
7 |
A fun and emotional send-off for the beloved team of misfits. |
John Wick: Chapter 4 |
2023 |
Action |
2023-03-27 |
8 |
Keanu Reeves delivers another action-packed performance in this thrilling sequel. |
Elemental |
2023 |
Animation |
2023-06-16 |
6 |
A visually stunning film, though the story feels a bit underwhelming compared to previous Pixar hits. |
The Flash |
2023 |
Action |
2023-06-15 |
5 |
Despite some exciting moments, the film suffers from uneven pacing and plot issues. |
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny |
2023 |
Adventure |
2023-06-30 |
7 |
A nostalgic return for Indy, though not quite reaching the heights of earlier adventures. |
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One |
2023 |
Action |
2023-07-15 |
9 |
Tom Cruise continues to impress in this high-stakes action thriller. |
Asteroid City |
2023 |
Comedy |
2023-06-23 |
7 |
Wes Anderson’s quirky style is on full display in this charming but oddball comedy. |
Sound of Freedom |
2023 |
Drama |
2023-07-04 |
8 |
A powerful and emotional film that sheds light on an important issue. |
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts |
2023 |
Sci-Fi |
2023-06-09 |
6 |
A visually engaging spectacle but ultimately a forgettable entry in the franchise. |
Fast X |
2023 |
Action |
2023-05-19 |
5 |
The Fast saga is beginning to show its age, with diminishing returns on its high-octane formula. |
The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
2023 |
Animation |
2023-04-05 |
8 |
A fun and nostalgic ride for fans of the iconic video game franchise. |
Blue Beetle |
2023 |
Sci-Fi |
2023-08-18 |
7 |
An enjoyable superhero origin story that brings freshness to the DC universe. |
The Marvels |
2023 |
Action |
2023-11-10 |
6 |
Though visually impressive, the film feels a bit disjointed and lacks the emotional depth of other MCU entries. |
No Hard Feelings |
2023 |
Comedy |
2023-06-23 |
7 |
A raunchy and fun comedy that delivers plenty of laughs, thanks to Jennifer Lawrence’s performance. |
Insidious: The Red Door |
2023 |
Horror |
2023-07-07 |
6 |
A decent horror sequel that will satisfy fans of the franchise, but it lacks originality. |
Strays |
2023 |
Comedy |
2023-08-18 |
6 |
A fun but predictable adult comedy that relies heavily on its talking-dog gimmick. |
Meg 2: The Trench |
2023 |
Action |
2023-08-04 |
5 |
While entertaining at times, the film’s absurd plot makes it hard to take seriously. |