How do you judge a movie

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The script is the most important thing, followed by direction, and then the acting. But usually, it's about the film overall. However, it really irks me when everything is supposedly good and then one bad thing ruins it. Like if they have a good idea and then they killed it with bad direction. Or it's a beautiful story but the acting sucks. However, there are movies that are so bad that it becomes pure entertainment.....just in another way. Like "psychological thrillers" that end up with you doing this when watching: :rotfl:
 
Gotta have something that catches your interest. In order for a movie to be something you are interested in it has to relate to you some how. There needs to be chemistry between the actors. They are what makes the story come alive!
 
Entertainment is totally a top priority with me. :nod:

Roger Ebert in one his reviews says something along the lines of, "every movie should be entertaining before it can be anything else." I agree with him 100%
 
A good movie to me is that it has my attention, I'm interested, I'm laughing, I'm not asleep and I'm not leaving.

That is my idea of a good movie.
 
I always look at my watch in the movies (well, my cell), even if its the greatest movie ever. It's a habit.

But when I don't like a movie very much, I do get impatient. It feels like the air gets sucked out of the room for me and I can't wait for it to be over.
 
For me it's mainly the cast; if I like an actor/actress I'll end up forgiving the movie's faults and likewise if I dislike the cast, that'll make me dislike the movie on some level.
 
its like when you read a poem and try to put it into words what it meant to you... sometimes its impossible... this is how it is with films as well. after watching it while driving home you if you have goosebumps thinking about it ... it means it was a good one... at least for you. and if nobody else in the world liked it even then it was worth making it...
 
I disagree. If you're paying $10 or however much it costs to see a movie at a theatre, it doesn't cost that much around here, but would you sit through a film just to see the final 5 minutes or so of it?
 
i judge usually by the acting....if the acting is horrible then it usually kills the movie for me
 
If it doesn't catch my attention in the first 4 to 5 minutes I'll turn it off. I've gotten a lot more strict on quality of movies I watch. Especially horror movies.
 
yes i always give the movie a chance until the end because you never know a movie could turn around in an instant
 
once gain i've been humbled....for the last few years i've pre-screened films for a film festival....mostly shorts and docs.....looking at this year's festival's offerings...i've noticed that while some of the films i really liked were chosen...a high percentage of the films i totally disliked are also included in this year's program.....which just goes to show that what i like and what i don't like doesn't necessarily reflect what others do or don't......in away that refreshing knowing that not everyone's like me or like you, for that matter.....it kind of makes the world a more interesting place, don't you think?
 
The watch test is true.



I go to movies for various reasons as well. and I never used to go based on director/produder/writers etc. But when you know a film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, usually you know you're in for a treat or written by Stephen King or M. Night Shamalayan. Those are the top three I watch for because I love the thriller/horror genre and Jerry Bruckheimer just does great movies.

In in some respects at times Stephen Spielberg is overrated.
 
1. Director

Depends on the director. If a movie is coming out that is directed by someone like Stephen Spielberg, who has a history for making great movies, then I'll most likely see the movie.

But there are 'unknown' directors' as well, and a lot of time, its not the director that makes the film but the story.

2. Storyline

The story line of a film is important, to a degree. You could have a really great story, for example, 'The Notebook'. a beautifully told story.

But you can also have a crappy story, and the actors/actresses or cast are what makes it great.

3. Cast

Some actors/actresses I just cannot stand, they annoy me. Like Eddie Murphy.

But there are some actors/actresses that I absolutely love and will see a movie just because they are in it.

4. Soundtrack

Soundtrack doesn't really play an important role in my movie watching decisions, unless the movie is a musical.

5. Others/Any? Genre

I tend to like more of the Thriller/Horror/Psychological Thriller type movies over comedies and such.

Main point being, all of these factors play a role in my movie choosing.
 
If a film puts you to sleep then how good is it though? Not all films do that, but can you imagine every time you're trying to watch ''Meet Joe Black'' or some other film & passing out halfway through it? Those films I don't recommend seeing.
 
mukooh - I always enjoy your posts.


I feel the same and totally agree. :nod:

jardinera - I would agree that my expectations may differ based on the type of movie it is. Certain things in a movie may not be great......such as a script or the acting, etc., but if there is something in the movie that I've connected to then I may walk out having loved it despite major flaws. It all depends.
 
Add the watch test to for me. If I'm tempted to look at my watch then I realize that the movie isn't very good.
 
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