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A critical discussion and evaluation of a work (such as a book, film, or play) or a product, often published in a newspaper or online.
Ich habe gestern eine sehr positive Rezension über das neue Restaurant gelesen.
Yesterday I read a very positive review of the new restaurant.
A 'Rezension' (review) is often combined with the verbs 'schreiben' (to write), 'verfassen' (to compose/write), 'lesen' (to read), or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish). These describe the process from creating to publishing a review.
Der bekannte Kritiker hat eine neue Rezension für die Zeitung verfasst.
The well-known critic wrote a new review for the newspaper.
To name the work being reviewed, you usually use the preposition 'über' with the accusative or 'zu' with the dative. Both variants are correct and common.
Ich habe eine Rezension über das neue Buch von ihr gelesen.
I read a review of her new book.
To describe the kind of evaluation, 'Rezension' (review) is often used with adjectives such as 'positiv' (positive), 'negativ' (negative), 'kritisch' (critical), 'begeistert' (enthusiastic), or 'vernichtend' (devastating).
Nach der vernichtenden Rezension kamen kaum noch Gäste ins Theater.
After the devastating review, hardly any guests came to the theater.
criticism / review
'Kritik' and 'Rezension' can both mean a discussion of a book, film, play, or product. 'Rezension' is more specific: it is usually a published text or piece that evaluates something. 'Kritik' can also be a professional review, but it is more general and can also simply mean negative judgment. This makes the words easy to confuse, especially in media and culture. If you mean a text about a work, for example online or in a newspaper, 'Rezension' is very suitable. If you mean the professional or critical assessment in general, 'Kritik' can fit.
Er liest vor dem Kauf eine Rezension über den neuen Roman.
Before buying it, he reads a review of the new novel.
Die Kritik zum neuen Film ist streng, aber gut begründet.
The review of the new film is strict but well reasoned.