ARGUMENT ’The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it - even though that amount is far more than any other person involved in the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful.’ ESSAY According to the argument, forthcoming movie 3003 will be a success if producers will pay Robin Good several million dollars to play in it. In the past Robin has been paid similar amounts in several movies that were successful. Based on the information provided, it is not possible to conclude that the movie will be a success if Robin Good will have a role in it. In following paragraphs, I will analyze flaws of the argument. First of all, a successful movie is comprised of many components, starting with a plot and finishing with a soundtrack. Only one component cannot prescribe the outcome. In this case, producers could make a movie which shows only Robin Good on the stage. Well, this would not become a blockbuster. Before hiring an expensive actor, it necessary to make sure that all other parts of the movie are on point. Secondly, it is important to find a suitable actor for the role. Robin might be a perfect actor for an action movie, but not imaginable as drama actor. Evaluation concerning suitability of Robin as an actor for the movie 3003 would strengthen the argument. Thirdly, even if Robin is suitable for the role, will he be interested to take part in it? Usually star actors are extremely cautious when it comes to choosing roles. They realize that unsuitable or badly played role will damage their image dramatically. Argument should state, if Robin is eager to take the role or at least make a realistic prediction if he would be interested. Finally, Robin has played in successful movies. But what about his roles in average or even bad movies? The fact that Robin has taken part in successful movies does not mean that all movies starring him must become blockbusters. The author should provide more substantial reasons, than just referring to past success. There are many questions that need to be answered before author can conclude that Robin Good will be actually beneficial to the success of the forthcoming movie 3003. If problems mentioned in previous paragraph will find their answers, the argument would sound much stronger.

Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.

Go to My Error Log Learn more

Request Expert Reply

Confirm Cancel

Back to Forum

Create Topic

The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to max

1 2 3 4

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

04 Sep 2022, 02:03

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5.5 - 6 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.

Paragraph structure and formation: 4.5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.

Vocabulary and word expression: 4.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!

Good Luck

pbjammytime

My answer:

The author of the column claims that Robin Good is needed to maximize the probability that 3003 achieves its highest profit potential. This conclusion is made on the premise that other films featuring the expensive actor were financially successful, and infers that as such, Robin Good must be a causal factor in cinema success. By itself, this premise is unable to adequately explain the conclusion presented. The columnist's logic relies on faulty assumptions that assume what has happened in the past must inexplicitly be true in the future, and fails to account for the hundreds of other factors that determine the ultimate success or failure of a film, aside from one star actor. In this regard, it is clear that the argument is flawed, and lacks the reasoning expected from a sound claim.

The author cites that past movies Robin has acted in have been financially successful. As the only premise provided as support, determining its invalidity automatically indicates that the argument is not defensible. For starters, this information relies on the continuation fallacy, whereby one believes that what has occurred in the past will continue to occur indefinitely. Much like the rest of society, Hollywood is a fast-paced industry that is constantly changing; for instance, the rise of American-Asian based films over the past two years shows that what is popular today may not be popular tomorrow. Just because Robin has been featured in some successful films does not mean that this is a guaranteed trend.
Furthermore, there is no insight into the consistency of the profit made in Robin's films. While the author mentions that "several" films were financially successful, such a term is vague and uninforming. Robin may have acted in 50 movies in their career so far (similar numbers to Dwayne Johnson or Brad Pitt), but of those 50, only 5-6 (which would be considered as several) may have been highly profitable. In this instance, assuming that spending on Robin is actually more likely to yield negative results. If more information was provided regarding the exhaustive track record of Robin's movies, a clearer trend could be established, but in its current state, it is foolish to assume that Robin's history is stellar. After all, no Hollywood star has only ever been in highly-regarded movies.

In addition, the author assumes that actors are the only factor in deciding the financial success of a movie. In reality, there are countless other factors that are equally or even more important than who is playing the characters. Given that movies are story-driven performances, the script, genre, and plot of the movie are likely to matter much more than who is acting; great actors cannot make up for a poor or uninspiring plot. Additionally, the author is referring to profit maximization, something that is dependent on revenues and costs. The initial budget of the movie matters significantly in determining what is needed to reach specific profit thresholds. Given that blockbusters typically have multi-hundred million budgets, an actor that costs several million dollars is only a marginal aspect of the overall spend. Their individual effect on the bottom line is thus likely to only be marginal as well. As such, Robin's track record with movie success may be more correlation than causation, yet the author immediately takes it as pure correlation (and disregards all other factors). Given this oversight, it is clear that the argument is flawed.

In summary, the generalization of numerous assumptions coupled with an inability to account for other important factors indicates that the argument presented is illogical and invalid. Without more information that better indicates Robin Good has a stronger positive correlation with movie profitability, it is impossible to not consider alternative explanations for the limited historical evidence provided. In its current state, the argument is not well-reasoned, and the producers of 3003 are better off looking elsewhere for recommendations.

srix207

Joined: 05 Sep 2022

Last visit: 20 Oct 2022

Posts: 7

Given Kudos: 1

Posts: 7

Kudos: 0

05 Sep 2022, 00:19

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hey- I am posting the essay that I have drafted. Any tips, or suggestions are much appreciated-

An assertion is made that involving an actor in a film will result in the financial success of that film, based on similar instances viewed in the past. However, the assertion fails to consider or mention other factors that might have impacted the financial success of past films. There are 3 flaws that are present within this argument.

First, The success of a film may include several factors some of which are the script and the direction. A question that would be helpful in determining this is whether the actor has been a part of a film that was unable to reap financial success. If yes, then what was the reason behind so? The answers to these questions can help determine the possible reasons behind the failure.

Second, Paying Robin Good such a hefty amount for being part of a film may demotivate the existing actors who were already cast. Moreover, it should be considered whether Robin is willing to accept a lower fee. If so, it would surely reduce the financial burden on the producers of the movie and won't impact the morale of the cast members as such.

Third, It should be considered whether Robin is willing to be a part of this movie or not. There is no mention of Robin's response to such an offer and it is, therefore, safe to say that there is an equal chance he may or may not be a part of this film.

In conclusion, It would be beneficial for the producers of the movie to focus on the alternative aspects of the success of a film instead of focusing on what actor to cast. Instead of paying Robin millions of dollars, they can invest that same amount in strengthening the writing, directing, and other factors of the film that may have more of an impact

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

05 Sep 2022, 07:48

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 4.5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.

Paragraph structure and formation: 4.5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.

Vocabulary and word expression: 5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!

Good Luck

srix207

yipmewmew

Joined: 26 May 2021

Last visit: 15 Jul 2025

Posts: 227

Own Kudos:

Given Kudos: 791

Location: India

Schools: Ross '26 (D)

GMAT 1: 640 Q44 V33 Verified score

GMAT 2: 730 Q48 V42 Verified score

Products:

Schools: Ross '26 (D)

GMAT 2: 730 Q48 V42 Verified score

Posts: 227

Kudos: 83

22 Oct 2022, 03:21

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi Sajjad1994, pls evaluate my awa

Prompt- "“The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it—even though that amount is far more than any other person involved with the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful.”

The argument claims that for the movie 3003 to maximise its profits, the producers of 3003 must pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it. The support used by the argument to reach this conclusion is that Robin Good has been in the past been paid a similar amount in films which have been very successful. Stated this way, the argument reveals examples of poor reasoning and leap of faith. It presents a distorted view of the situation at hand and leaves out several key factors on the basis of which, it can be evaluated. The argument also has assumptions galore for which no supporting evidence has been provided. Hence the author's argument has very weak legs to stand on, making it an unconvincing one.

First, the argument readily assumes that because Robin Good had previously starred in movies that were financially successsful, he was the reason for the success of those films. This reasoning is then used by the argument to suggest that to replicate the financial sucess of the earlier films, Robin Good must be absolutely necessary and must be hired. Clearly, there could have been several other reasons in the mix such as the genre of the film, the director's fan following, story of the film or maybe the actress of these films was a mega movie star who was responsible for the success? Without answers to any of these questions, we cannot be certain that paying millions to Robin Good is most likely to maximise the profits for film 3003.

Second, the argument also very conveniently assumes that the past success of Robin Good in these films is an accurate indicator of the success that film 3003 will enjoy when it is released. There is no mention of any kind of evidence for correlation between a star's previous film's success and that of future films. What if those films where Robin Good featured came out a decade ago and Robin Good is no longer a mainstream actor? Or what if after those successful films, Robin Good had a string of flops and currently he is one of the worst performing actors in terms on return on investment in the industry? Or what if he has been embroiled in a media scandal for quite some time and has no fan following left? Without answers to any of these questions, the argument cannot be considered a strong one.

Clearly, there is much that has been left out by the argument. The author must procure evidence for the claims they use to reach the conclusion. The author should have provided the reader with the cost benefit analysis of hiring Robin Good. Answers to questions such as by how much would the revenues increase when compared with the cost of hiring Robin Good, does the movie even have the funds to hire Robin Good and can any other actor with a lower fees also generate as high profits as Robin Good would have been essential to evaluating this argument's line of reasoning.

In conclusion, the argument is deeply flawed for all the above mentioned reasons. The holes in the argument's reasoning are many in number and massive in size. Had the author bothered to provide the reader with the facts and necessary background information required to soundly assess the merits and demerits of this argument, they could have strengthened their argument. The missing pieces in this argument leave it open to debate.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

[1]

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

[1]

22 Oct 2022, 03:30

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 4.5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.

Paragraph structure and formation: 4.5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.

Vocabulary and word expression: 3.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!

Good Luck

sv2023

sarveshghoriwala

Joined: 23 Sep 2022

Last visit: 12 Feb 2025

Posts: 6

Own Kudos:

Given Kudos: 37

Location: India

Concentration: Finance, Entrepreneurship

Posts: 6

Kudos: 6

23 Nov 2022, 07:07

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi Sajjad1994 and bb

Would be really grateful if you could help me rate and analyze my response to the same question.

Essay:
The argument claims that paying Robin Good several milllions dollars to star in the movie 3003 will most likely maximize the profit for the producers of this movie. It bases this claim on the fact that there have been several films in the past that paid a similar sum to the actor and were financially succesful. There are many reasons to be skeptical of such a conclusion which is just based on an isolated fact that an event had occurred in the past, so there is a high likelihood of it occuring again.

First, it is possible that Robin Good's skills have worsened from the past or that the public perception of Robin Good has fallen. In either of these cases, even though past films starring the actor were a success, the probability of 3003 being a success would still be low.

Second, the argument ignores the possibility that there could be other factors which distinguish past movies starring Robin Good from 3003. For instance, 3003 could be a movie of a different genre than the genre of the movies that Robin Good is known for. If a comedy actor is cast in a serious drama, the financial performance may not be good.

Third, the argument talks about several past films in which Robin Good was paid millions to star which were succesful, but it does not provide any information on the movies starring Robin Good which were not succesful. Analyzing these exceptions could help clarify whether 3003 is more likely to be successful after starring Robin Good, or not. Moroever, prior movies which were successful could have been a genuinely great movie, and the fact that Robin Good was starring, could just be a coincidence.

Fourth, it might be the case that the earlier movies in which Good was paid millions to perform were all high budget films, whereas 3003 may not be such a high budget film in the first place. If they pay Good several millions they may exceed their budget for production, not allowing production at all. This would lead to losses and will not maximize profitability.

Thus, for the reasons stated above, before concluding that to maximize profitability, 3003 should hire Robin Good, an evaluation must be carried out to check whether prior movies mentioned as the evidence is similar to this one and whether the public opinions have changed. Such an evaluation would help substantiate or disprove the current claim made in the argument.

Thanks a lot!

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

23 Nov 2022, 09:07

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 4.5 - 5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 4.5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.

Paragraph structure and formation: 4/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.

Vocabulary and word expression: 3.5/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!

Good Luck

sarveshghoriwala

bellsprout25

Joined: 05 Sep 2022

Last visit: 16 Dec 2022

Posts: 6

Given Kudos: 1

Posts: 6

Kudos: 0

27 Nov 2022, 15:50

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi! Can someone please help grade my AWA attempt?

The following appeared as part of a column in a popular entertainment magazine.

"The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it even though that amount is far more than any other person involved with the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful."

The argument reasons that the producers of the upcoming movie 3003 will be able to maximize their profits if they hire Robin Good to star in it because he has historically worked in many films that were very financially successful. Although the argument appears to make sense on the surface, upon closer look, the argument has many flaws that renders it weak and unconvincing.

First of all, the author makes the assumption that just because Robin Good has worked in several financially successful films, that his involvement in future movies will also result in the same financial success. The argument does not consider several key factors which may have influenced Robin Good’s previous movies were so successful that may have nothing to do with his involvement. For example, previous movies that Robin Good just happened to be a part of may have had huge demand, a huge fanbase, or a popular director that influenced the movie’s success. Robin Good’s involvement may simply have been a coincidence and may not have impacted the movie’s success at all.

Moreover, the argument makes a logical fallacy in assuming that something that happened historically will continue to happen in the future. Even if it is true that Robin Good has previously helped movies succeed financially, there is no proof that he will continue to do so for future movies. The argument could be strengthened if the author provides some of proof that he will be able to continue to do so. For example, the author could provide evidence of Robin Good’s growing popularity or a survey that concludes that people would be willing to pay a premium for Robin Good movies.

In addition, the author incorrectly assumes that the investment in hiring Robin Good will ultimately result in profit. Even if it is true that Robin Good helps movies be more financially successful, if the cost to hire Robin outweighs the revenue generated with him, then the producers will take a loss on hiring him. For example, if it costs 3 million to hire Robin but he only generates 2 million in revenue, then the argument is rendered completely unsubstantiated. The argument clearly does not consider this fact and as such, leaves the reader feeling that this argument is more wishful thinking than a logically reasoned argument. This argument could be strengthened if the author clearly laid out a cost benefit analysis for hiring Robin Good with proof that his contribution will indeed lead to increased profits for the movie.

In conclusion, due to the author’s weak assumptions and failure to consider key aspects, the argument in the popular newspaper’s column is rather weak and up to debate without further evidence. In order to fairly assess an argument’s merit, we need to know all the key information and assumptions that affect the argument. In this case, we don’t have any information on whether Robin Good’s involvement will indeed help bring in move revenue and profits for the movie 3003. As such, this argument is unsubstantiated and leaves the reader with more questions than answers.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

28 Nov 2022, 00:17

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5.5 - 6 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 5/5
This rating corresponds to the flow of ideas and expressions from one paragraph to another. The effective use of connectives and coherence of assertive language in arguing for/against the argument is analyzed. This is deemed as one of the most important parameters.

Paragraph structure and formation: 4.5/5
The structure and division of the attempt into appropriate paragraphs are evaluated. To score well on this parameter, it is important to organize the attempt into paragraphs. Preferable to follow the convention of leaving a line blank at the end of each paragraph, to make the software aware of the structure of the essay.

Vocabulary and word expression: 4/5
This parameter rates the submitted essay on the range of relevant vocabulary possessed by the candidate basis the word and expression usage. There are no extra- points for bombastic word usage. Simple is the best form of suave!

Good Luck

bellsprout25

cooperwharrison

Joined: 20 Jan 2023

Last visit: 16 Apr 2023

Posts: 3

Kudos: 0

02 Mar 2023, 13:11

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi- Hoping to get any feedback on my essay. Thanks in advance for the help!

Prompt
“The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it—even though that amount is far more than any other person involved with the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful.”

Essay

The author of the column claims that paying Robin Good several million dollars will result in maximizing the profits of the movie 3003. This argument is flawed for several reasons. It utilizes vague language that fails to convey to the reader the magnitude of several of the effects mentioned. The argument does not take into account the many other factors that influence the success of a movie. Lastly, several of the claims made are inherently flawed.

First, the author's usage of phrases such as "most likely" and "similar amount" could be much more explicit and leave a lot up for interpretation. "Most likely" is weak and does not leave the reader convinced that hiring Robin Good is actually the best course of action for the movie. A detailed analysis or data driven study would be useful. "Far more" does little to actually help the reader understand the difference between Robin Good's salary and other those of other actors in the movie. His salary could be ten times larger or 100 times, with the current information we have no way of knowing.

Another major flaw in the argument is that it fails to consider the many other factors that determine the success of a movie. For example, certain actors are best fit for certain roles and just casting a famous actor for a movie in no way guarantees success, the person has to be the right fit for the role. Other examples of factors that could possibly impact the success of the movie include but are not limited to the plot, costume designs, and overall budget. This oversight significantly weakens the argument as it causes the reader to question the credibility of the author and their actual subject knowledge. This flaw continues in the last sentence of the argument when the author assumes that because Robin was paid a similar amount in previous movies that were successful, 3003 will be successful. This statement breaks down as soon as you realize the many other possibilities that could affect the success of a movie.

Lastly, the statement that "3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million" is logically flawed. All other things equal and constant, the movie would be most likely to maximize profits if they pay Robin Good the least amount possible to get him to take the role. For example, the movie will be unchanged if Robin Good is cast for one million or for five million, but the financial success will be signficantly better under the one million scenario. Statements with major logical flaws such as this one damage the author's credibility and the overall strength of the argument. The argument would be better off if the author explicitly described how paying Robin Good several million would directly impact the movie's success.

The reasons described above show why this argument in its current form is flawed. As mentioned, it could be improved through the use of clearer and more descriptive language and consideration of other factors that affect the financial success of a movie. The argument could also be strengthened if the author described why exactly Robin Good is desirable for this role. However, the current form leaves much up to question.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

03 Mar 2023, 09:43

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hello cooperwharrison

Welcome to GMAT Club!

AWA Score: 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and Connectivity: 5.5/6
The essay is well-structured and easy to follow, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The writer uses appropriate transitions between paragraphs and ideas, making the essay cohesive and logical. The language is clear and concise, making it easy for the reader to understand the argument being presented.

Paragraph Structure and Formation: 5.5/6
The essay is well-organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the argument. The writer uses topic sentences and supporting evidence to build a clear and compelling case against the argument presented in the prompt. Each paragraph is well-developed and the argument is supported with relevant examples and explanations.

Vocabulary and Word Expression: 5.5/6
The writer uses a wide range of vocabulary and demonstrates a strong command of the English language. The language is sophisticated and appropriate for the GMAT level. The essay is well-written and shows attention to detail, with no major grammatical errors or awkward phrasing.

Overall, the essay is well-written and effectively critiques the argument presented in the prompt. The writer shows a clear understanding of the topic and uses appropriate examples and evidence to support their argument. The essay could be improved with more detailed analysis and more specific evidence, but overall it is a strong response to the prompt.

Cheers

cooperwharrison

AA098

Joined: 04 Jul 2021

Last visit: 27 Sep 2023

Posts: 3

Given Kudos: 1

Posts: 3

Kudos: 0

29 Apr 2023, 08:40

Kudos

Bookmarks

Can someone kindly review my essay and give an approximate grade this would have received in the actual GMAT?
Much appreciated, thank you

The excerpt of the column in a popular entertainment magazine argues that the best way for the producers of the upcoming movie "3003" to maximize their profits would be to hire Robin Goods, a multi mullion dollar star. This is based on the premise that this is a reasonable investment given the actor has been paid similar amounts for past movies that were financially successful although this would cost much more than any other person hired for the movie. Thereby the author fails to consider many important points to make the argument convincing, mostly taking correlation for causation that the involvement of Robin Good in other financially successful movies will automatically lead to this particular movie also being financially successful. Also, the author does not give any explanation on how this additional incurred cost will yield into higher revenue which is a basic requirement to maximize costs. Moreover, the passage compares profitability and financial success which can but don't have to be comparable as financial success could only include revenue. Hence the author should provide more evidence to make the argument more convincing.

Fist, the author builds his argument on the premise that because other movies with Robin Good were financially successful, movie 3003 will improve and even maximize profits when engaging this star. Thereby, the author assumes that the cause for the financial success was the involvement of the star but fails to consider that there might have been other common factors among the movies that led to the mentioned financial success including a strong plot, marketing and other factors. Hence, without further evidence at hand, it can be assumed that the author might confuse correlation with causation.

Second, based on the information given the author seems to contradict him/herself as it cannot be inferred how profits will be maximized as the solution suggested seems to significantly increase costs but there is no evidence on how it will increase revenue. This assessment is based on the premise that hiring Robin will cost significantly more than any of the other actors currently hired. Yet, the author does not explain how this additional cost will be compensated by increased revenue. Hence, the author fails to outline a crucial factor to explain how profits will increase.

Lastly, the passage argues that profits will most likely be maximized based on a factor that potentially improved financial success for other movies. However, without a definition of financial success, we cannot assume that these earlier productions maximized profits as financial success could also be defined as revenue. Therefore, it might be that the author might contradict his/herself if the mentioned movies had exceptionally high revenues but had not maximized possible profits. This could lead to the fact that saving money from not hiring Robin, would have improved their revenue.

Thus, the argument does not provide sufficient evidence to make the argument convincing. Currently, it does not seem that the investment will improve profits and even less be the the best way to maximize profits. To make the argument more convincing, the author should explain how hiring Robin has contributed to the financial success of the mentioned productions especially related to profits and give further evidence on how this will be applicable to the movie at hand.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

01 May 2023, 03:09

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 5.5/6
The essay is well-organized and flows logically, with each paragraph building on the previous one. The author uses effective transition words and phrases to connect ideas and create coherence. However, there are a few instances where the argument could have been more tightly connected.

Word structure: 6/6
The author uses a variety of sentence structures and vocabulary to convey their ideas effectively. The sentences are clear and concise, with no unnecessary repetition or wordiness.

Paragraph structure and formation: 5/6
The essay is well-structured, with each paragraph addressing a specific point. However, the author could have used more topic sentences to clearly state the focus of each paragraph.

Language and Grammar: 6/6
The language is clear and concise, with no major grammatical errors. The author uses effective sentence structures and punctuation to convey their ideas effectively.

Vocabulary and word expression: 5.5/6
The author uses a varied and appropriate vocabulary to express their ideas. However, there are a few instances where the author could have used more precise or sophisticated language.

Overall, the essay is well-written and effectively critiques the argument presented in the prompt. The author effectively analyzes the line of reasoning and uses evidence to support their critique. The essay could have been more tightly connected and used more topic sentences, but overall it is well-organized and effectively conveys its ideas.

AA098

Can someone kindly review my essay and give an approximate grade this would have received in the actual GMAT?
Much appreciated, thank you

Salvisonal7

Joined: 18 Jul 2023

Last visit: 25 May 2024

Posts: 6

Own Kudos:

Given Kudos: 3

Posts: 6

Kudos: 1

29 Jul 2023, 05:30

Kudos

Bookmarks

Can someone please rate my essay:

The author has based his argument on the assumption that movies where Robin Good has ever starred is always financially succesful but upon further assessment, his conclusion will flat of not just this assumption, but other inherent flaws in his argument.

Addressing the first assumption, the author says that there are many films in which, when Robin was paid a similarly exorbitant amount, the films did financially well. But, he or she, has not told us the reason about the films in which he took a similar amount and the film did not do well. Additionally, looking at it from the flip side, we do not know the percentage of movies that became financially successful when Robin did not charge a high fee. Because, if most of the films did well, then we know that Robin is good a actor who gives only successful movies, barring no other factor remains changed.

And so, here we come to the second assumption of the argument that the films that are being compared with 3003, have similar plots that have already done well in the box office. We do not the content of the movies being compared here where Robin Good has charged a cost to do the film, neither do we know the popularity of the genre and whether it would appeal to the audience.

The third assumption on which the argument rests is the fact that the film's success is not dependent on the popularity of any other actor in those films where Robin Good was paid a high fee. We do not know if the movies had other co-stars who worked alongside Robin Good who may be more famous than Robin Good, and thus, in a better position to influence the success of the films.

Lastly, the investment in advertisement of the movie should also be taken into account. If the movie has good and popular actors, with an appealing storyline and genre for the audience, but have not invested a lot of money into advertising the film, might not see a high turn out of audience, and thus, even investing in acquiring an actor like Robin Good will not help out much.

What is needed here is a cost-benefit analysis dependent on the factors above and seeing a trend for the same factors in other similarly made movies like how the producer is envisioning 3003 to be. This will help us in better gauging the effect casting Robin Good will have on the financial success of the movie.

Thus, we can see that there are a lot of loopholes in the author's statement and one cannot decisively attribute his drawn conclusion with utmost surity on just factor.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

[1]

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

[1]

30 Jul 2023, 01:22

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 5.5
The essay demonstrates good coherence and connectivity. The ideas are presented in a logical sequence, and there are clear connections between sentences and paragraphs, aiding the overall flow of the essay.

Word structure: 5.0
The word structure is generally sound, but there are a few instances where sentence construction could be improved for clarity and conciseness. Some sentences appear slightly convoluted and could be rephrased for better readability.

Paragraph structure and formation: 5.0
The paragraph structure is mostly well-organized, with each paragraph addressing specific points or assumptions. However, some paragraphs could be more focused and could benefit from better topic sentence integration to strengthen the overall structure.

Language and Grammar: 5.5
The language and grammar are generally good, with only a few minor errors that do not significantly hinder understanding. The essay could benefit from closer proofreading to correct these small issues.

Vocabulary and word expression: 5.0
The vocabulary used is suitable for the essay's context, but there is room for improvement in terms of word choice and expression. Introducing more varied and precise vocabulary would enhance the essay's overall quality.

Overall, the essay provides a thoughtful analysis of the given argument. The ideas are well-presented and supported with relevant explanations. However, there is room for improvement in sentence structure and word choice to enhance clarity and precision. The essay would benefit from careful proofreading to eliminate minor errors and further polish the language. Considering these points, the essay scores a 5.0 overall.

Salvisonal7

Srota

Joined: 03 Jan 2021

Last visit: 07 Mar 2024

Posts: 4

Own Kudos:

Given Kudos: 108

Location: India

Posts: 4

Kudos: 1

08 Sep 2023, 07:37

Kudos

Bookmarks

bb / Sajjad1994 / any other expert can you please check and share details on the awa.
for prompt:
The producers of the forthcoming movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in it—even though that amount is far more than any other person involved with the movie will make. After all, Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several films that were very financially successful.

Answer:
The argument claims that if the producers are willing to pay Robin Good several million dollars to star in the forthcoming movie 3003 then they will be most likely to maximize their profits. Despite of the fact that the amount to be paid to Robin Good is far more than nay other person involved with the movie will make. The claim is based on the assumption that Robin has in the past been paid a similar amount to work in several filma and those films were very financially successful. Clearly the given argument is flawed with a generalized assumption without any proper evaluation.

Firstly, the argument fails when it tries generalizing the pattern of payment to Robin Hood and the success of the film. The success of the film could have been due to varied reasons like the plot, the content, the climax, the acting skills by the cast, the twist and many more. So we cannot link the success of the film be directly proportional to the amount paid to Robin Hood actor.

Secondly, the argument also fails in considering why Robin Hood was paid so highly for those films. The reason of the payment could be the amount of work expected from the film, like maybe some stunts, or some extra time for learning some new skills. The demand by the actor and why the actor accepted could again be a different story. What if the actor is not hyped but just the movie direction of those films were too good. There is no clear evidence if the actor accepts any script or has some pre conditions.

Thirdly, the argument never discusses about the genre of the movie which the 3003 belongs to and which the Robin Good had starred previously. Comparing different types of genres without any validation if the producer and directors are at same par level of script writing and directing. Clearly without any stated evidence regarding the genre, about the history of success by the producer, director, cast , screen writer, video editing , etc. we cannot assume that just fixing Robin Good would help the film maximize their profits.

Finally, we can conclude that as mentioned in above reasons the argument is flawed without proper evidence. If the mentioned reasons can be taken care of, definitely we can strengthen or weaken the conclusion as stated.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

[1]

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

[1]

08 Sep 2023, 10:05

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5 - 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and connectivity: 5.5/6
The essay maintains good coherence and connectivity between sentences and paragraphs. Transitions are used effectively to guide the reader through the argument.

Word structure: 5/6
The essay generally uses appropriate word structures, although there are a few instances where sentence structure could be improved for clarity.

Paragraph structure and formation: 5.5/6
Paragraphs are well-structured and organized logically, with each paragraph focusing on a specific point of analysis.

Language and Grammar: 5/6
The essay demonstrates a strong command of language and grammar, but there are some minor issues with sentence structure and word choice that could be improved for greater clarity.

Vocabulary and word expression: 5/6
The vocabulary and word expression used in the essay are generally appropriate and effective, though there is room for some improvement in precision and variety.
Overall, this is a well-written essay with strong coherence, organization, and language use. It effectively analyzes the argument's weaknesses and provides reasonable explanations for its flaws. There are minor areas where the essay could be refined for even greater clarity and precision.

Srota

walterwhite756

Joined: 09 Jun 2020

Last visit: 14 Jun 2025

Posts: 235

Own Kudos:

203

Given Kudos: 171

Location: India

GMAT 1: 720 Q50 V36 Verified score

GPA: 4

GMAT 1: 720 Q50 V36 Verified score

Posts: 235

Kudos: 203

17 Sep 2023, 02:46

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hi Sajjad1994, please rate my AWA response as follows:

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In the presented argument, the author in a popular magazine claims that the producers of movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they pay Robin Good huge money, ranging in million dollars, to star in the movie. The conclusion of the argument is based on the premise that several films in which Robin has worked in past, have been financially successful. Stated in this way, the argument fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could be evaluated. The conclusion of the argument relies on assumptions for which there is no clear evidence. Hence the argument is rather weak, unconvincing and has several flaws.

First, the argument claims that profits made by producers will be maximized if Robin Good is paid several million dollars to star in the movie 3003. This is a very weak and unsupported claim as the author does not demonstrate any correlation between profits made by producers of a movie and appearance of Robin Good in that movie. These two events might not be related to each other. The success of a movie might not be dependent on appearance of Robin Good. For example, there are several movies produced in Hindi cinema in which even after appearance of popular stars, the movie tanks at the box office. The argument would have been more persuasive if it explicitly provided data regarding profits of movies in which Robin had appeared earlier.

Second, the argument readily assumes that Robin should be paid similar amount as he was paid in the past for various financially succesful movies. This statement is a stretch and not substantiated in any way. To illustrate, the financial success of these movies might be dependent on various other crew members of the movie, instead of solely depending on the appearance of Robin. While the presence of a popular actor may increase popularity of a movie, it is not necessary that this is the only criteria for financial success of a movie. If the argument had provided evidence which related financial success of Robin's previous movies to his appearance in those movies, then the argument would have been a lot more convincing.

Finally, the argument concludes that producers of movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits. In order to assess merits and demerits of a certain situation, it is essential to have full working knowledge of all contributing factors. For instance, What will be the effect of this action of producers on the morale of rest members of the movie crew i.e. Director, Supporting casts and other personnel? What are parameters on which financial success of a movie hence profits made by producers depends ? Without convincing answers to these questions, one is left with the impression that the argument is more of a wishful thinking rather than substantive evidence. As a result, the conclusion has no legs to stand on.

In conclusion, the aforementioned argument contains a considerable number of defects, the most blatant of which have been discussed above. Based on the presented premises, it cannot be concluded that producers of movie 3003 will be most likely to maximize their profits if they pay Robin Good huge amount of money to star in it. The argument could be considerably strengthened if it presented all the relevant facts pertaining to success of a movie as discussed above. Without this information, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open to debate.

Sajjad1994

GRE Forum Moderator

Joined: 02 Nov 2016

Last visit: 29 Apr 2026

Posts: 16,757

Own Kudos:

51,984

Given Kudos: 6,341

GPA: 3.62

Products:

Posts: 16,757

Kudos: 51,984

17 Sep 2023, 08:36

Kudos

Bookmarks

AWA Score: 5.5 out of 6

Coherence and Connectivity: 5.5/6
The essay is generally coherent and well-connected, with clear transitions between ideas and paragraphs. The author maintains a logical flow of thought throughout the essay, making it easy to follow the argument.

Word Structure: 5/6
The essay demonstrates a good command of vocabulary and uses a variety of sentence structures effectively. However, there are a few minor awkward phrases and word choices that could be improved for greater clarity.

Paragraph Structure and Formation: 5.5/6
The essay follows a standard paragraph structure, with each paragraph addressing a specific point or idea. The introduction and conclusion are appropriately structured. However, some paragraphs could benefit from further development of ideas and more specific examples.

Language and Grammar: 5.5/6
The essay generally uses correct grammar and language, with only a few minor grammatical issues and awkward sentences. It effectively conveys the author's ideas and arguments.

Vocabulary and Word Expression: 5.5/6
The essay uses a rich vocabulary and demonstrates a good command of language. However, there are a few instances where word choice could be more precise or where synonyms could enhance clarity.

Overall, this is a well-structured and coherent essay that effectively analyzes the argument presented. It could benefit from some minor improvements in word structure and vocabulary choice for even greater clarity and precision.

walterwhite756

monochromatic

Joined: 25 Mar 2023

Last visit: 01 Jan 2024

Posts: 2

Location: Bahrain

Concentration: Finance, Strategy

GPA: 4

WE:Analyst (Other)

Posts: 2

Kudos: 0

18 Sep 2023, 03:46

Kudos

Bookmarks

Hello Sajjad1994, please rate my essay below. Thank you in advance!

-----------

The argument provided states that casting Robin Good in the forthcoming movie 3003 will lead to maximising profits. This is based on the previous financial success of several films in which the actor was casted. However, this argument is flawed due to various reasons. The reasons include the assumption that the actor is the main cause behind a film's financial success, the current film genre being popular among movie goers and whether the film will even generate any profit considering the current expenses.

Firstly, having a film's profitability dependent on a single actor's appearance is not a reliable argument. The producers have failed to mention whether the previous films in which the actor has starred in had other reasons that led to their success. For instance, the plot can play as significant of a role in attracting audiences. Additionally, the film star might have known that the previous films were going to be a success due to difference reasons before he accepted an acting role. Robin Good might not even be interested in acting for the movie 3003 even if offered several million dollars.

Secondly, the genre of the film might be key in maximising profits for the producers if it is popular among the communities where the film will be played. For example, even if the actor is a favorite among the audiences, a genre such as horror might make the movie less popular in areas where families reside as parents would prefer to go to family-friendly movies with their children. For this reason, the film might fail to attract watchers regardless of who is being casted.

Thirdly, the producers are disregarding the current expenses have been and will be accrued during the filming. Special effects can be extremely costly that even introducting a popular actor would make it difficult to recover the costs and start generating profit. For this reason, the producers need to pay better attention to overall expenses before assuming that paying more money will be able to result in a financially successful film.

To conclude, the argument provided by the products is flawed as it fails to consider major factors that may affect the film's financial success. Merely depending on a well-known being actor being part of the cast is insufficient for a movie to be succesful. The products need to consider all the expenses generated during the filming as well as the main reasons that have made the past movies in which Robin Good acted in successful.