It seems like movie critics are shallow and can not understand or except movies that do not fit into the narrow mold they have set.
I think its time to do away with Movie Critics all together, its not necessary to pay someone tons of cash to tell me what I will or wont like....99% of the time I find regular peoples opinions more accurate.
2006-11-22 00:11:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I completely agree. My thing is who the hell told those people their critique is better than mine? like I wonder how the hell they choose those idiots. I trust the general public before I will trust a man who probably didn't even take time to understand the movie. to hell with them! the Movie Goers, especially the ones that watch a variety of movies are the best critics!!!
2006-11-22 00:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kia 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Totally agree! If a movie critic (at least a certain movie critic duo I know) says a movie is 2 thumbs up and a must see etc., I avoid it simply because every single movie I've seen by these guys rated at 2 thumbs has been the most pathetic movie on film.
Of course there are exceptions and every so often the assessment they give is actually decent but those aren't often occurrences. Also, if I see a trailer that hypes a movie over the top, I usually find that the trailer was the better of the two and could have saved some money by not seeing it.
Odd but public opinion is still the more accurate of the two critiquing methods I find.
2006-11-22 00:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MOST movie critics have education and training in the movies (as well as other art forms and literature) and have seen more movies in the past year than we will see in our lifetimes. However, most studios make movies (generally) for audiences -- because audiences shell out the money.
Critics play a very important rol -- they summarize movies and let you know what they're about to help you make an informed decision about whether you want to spend your $10 on this flick. If you don't like the high-art-type critics like A.O. Scott from the New York Times, then don't read his reviews. If everyone did that, the Times would fire him and get someone else.
There are a number of critics who have a more populist bent -- check out http://www.rottentomatoes.com to see a good collection of every critic that has reviewed a particular movie.
And, by the way, critics aren't telling you what you will or won't like, they're telling you whether they can recomend the movie to you or not. It's THEIR recommendtion based upon THEIR opinion that, we hope, they can justify in their review.
The interesting thing is that we have critics for everything -- food, theater, MUSIC, art, literature, even cars and consumer goods. Oftentimes, their reviews are even MORE removed from popular opinion (B. Spears' albums aren't exactly critically acclaimed, but they sure sell!) BUt no one says that those critics should be sacked. Give movie critics a break. Find the ones you like, or ignore them altogether.
2006-11-22 00:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Movie goers are movie fanatics... They will watch and appreciate any movie... Whatever is on screen, they are there to watch it... I have a friend who loves Arnold Schwarsxzdxnjkkddnegoorzneggerrrr... Whatever movie is about the guy, she'll watch... Whether its a flop or a hit...
Movie critics are far different... They are picky and choosy... That is why they make unreasonable comments... Its not that their standards are high... But they are really hard to please...
I take movie critics opinion at the back of my mind. And hope they are correct. But if i like the move... I'll promote it and watch it...
And yes... People review is still the best...
2006-11-22 00:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Rey Arson II 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of anybody who reads a critic's review of a movie for any reason other than a synopsis of the film. I honestly believe the adage: "Those who can't....critique." I wish the studios would cut them off at the knees and just stop previewing the movies for them. I'd rather discuss a film with a friend whose seen it already, anyway.
2006-11-22 00:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hollywood is catering to the movie goers. That is why movies lately are so awful and unoriginal. Lowest common denominator.
2006-11-22 00:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by hankthecowdog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I FINK MOVIE CRITICS ARE TOO BUSY FINDING FAULTS WIV FILMS TO ACTUALLY REALLY GET INTO IT AND ENJOY IT! N NOT EVRY ONE WIL LYK THE SAME FINGS SO IF THY SAY SUMATS CRAP U MITE NOT WATCH IT N U CUD B MISSIN OUT ON A GUD FILM
2006-11-22 00:28:01 · answer #7 · answered by cJ 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
With regard to movies?
I think not....its all they do all day, so your going to know your stuff.
2006-11-22 00:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. If they were, then total crap wouldn't make millions all the time.
2006-11-22 00:59:32 · answer #9 · answered by Bunky the Clown 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋