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Topic: Do you ever disagree with the movie critics?

Topic Posted by: Holly
Date Posted: Wed Feb 1 19:25:55 2012
Additional Comments: I saw the movie - Albert Nobbs - and I thought that it was really good. The reviews for the movie are not very good.

I really enjoyed watching this movie. I have to say that it is kind of a feminist movie so maybe it is not that appealing to men.

The song by Sinead O'Connor is wonderful.

Posted by: Eve
Date posted: Fri Feb 3 10:41:32 2012
Message:

I base watching movies on whether I like the actors, think the trailers look interesting or if the subject matter appeals to me.

A movie that I liked very much was Evita with Madonna. I'm not a Madonna fan but thought she did a good job. It was panned by the critics.

Two movies I didn't get that were raved about by critics were Heath Ledger's last movie Dr. Parn...something or other, and The Incredible Lightness of Being.

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I agree with you, Eve. I saw the Incredible Lightness of Being and I didn't like it. Holly

Posted by: Sierra
Date posted: Thu Feb 2 21:05:37 2012
Message:
I think everyone does. When I want to see a picture I do, regardless of the critics or others opinions. On the other hand, I like movies that I know are not that great but I like them. Some years back the critics were raving over a picture called Pulp Fiction which I thought was awful yet it was winning all kinds of awards and accolades. I hated Slumdog Millionaire and No Country for Old Men, both Best Picture winners and hailed by most critics. So taste is very subjective. I also agree with critics a lot depending. I intend to see Albert Nobbs because it looks interesting and Glenn Close and Janet McTeer are nominated for their performances. It looked good when they showed clips of it. I only read two reviews and they were both positive.

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I agree with you, Sierra. I saw Pulp Fiction and Slumdog Millionaire and I thought that they were awful movies. Holly

Posted by: krisa225
Date posted: Thu Feb 2 10:15:19 2012
Message:

OF COURSE! I usually make my own decisions about movies based on if I like the actors, if the story appeals to me, the location appeals to me, those types of things. very rarely have I watched a movie that was solely based on what critics say... who are they? They don't know my taste.

for instance, I am fascinated by all things English... I can't wait to see WE. I am NOT a Madonna fan. I don't care what the critics say... their story has always fascinated me so I will definitely be seeing this movie when I can.

I've not read anything about the movie you mentioned... but the pix I've seen or the clips, w/ the women portraying creeps me out personally so I probably wouldn't go see it. But I came to that conclusion on my own... even if it wins tons of awards, I still would make my own decision. maybe if I read up more on it, I might change my mind.

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oops, meant to say, the women portraying MEN - kris

Krisa, I am interested in seeing the movie about W.E. and I am not a Madonna fan either. It looks good based on the previews. Regarding Albert Nobbs. the women have to dress as men to survive in a harsh environment. I think that it is really a good movie and I'm glad that it was nominated for Academy Awards. Holly

Posted by: Angela
Date posted: Thu Feb 2 9:04:50 2012
Message:

In my opinion..

I remember seeing Regarding Henry with Harrison Ford. I thought it was a great movie..I laughed, cried and felt how a family can change from such an experience..and my friend told me it only got 2 stars? If that's the case I totally disagree with that. I really only see movie's on TV not in the movie theater.

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I know what you mean, Angela. I hardly ever go to the theater. I like Harrison Ford but I don't think that I saw that movie. I am way behind on the movies. Usually I wait for them to come out on DVD. Holly

Posted by: W.E.
Date posted: Thu Feb 2 8:04:55 2012
Message:

I even disagree (after seeing a movie) with some critics that I trust. I've learned to read them, now, knowing more about their style and take it from there. Also in Entertainment Weekly they print the numbers (A+ to the lowest) of many reviewers so I judge by that if it's iffy.

Still if I want to see a movie, regardless, I'll see it then judge for myself. Many times I've loved what they hated but more often than not I agree for the most part. I make my own review!!

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W.E., the reason why I went to see this movie is because of the Academy Award nominations. I do pay attention to the movie reviews because I don't want to waste my time and money watching a bad movie. Sometimes the movie critics are right on target but not always. Holly

Posted by: SheilaT
Date posted: Thu Feb 2 6:08:04 2012
Message:

Holly, I saw Albert Nobbs yesterday and I loved it. It moved very slowly but I wasn't bored at all . . . it was as if I was reading a really good novel with that lovely pace.

I also disagreed with the critics about The Black Swan. I didn't think it was that great. The story and the acting were IMO like a soap . . . nothing against soaps (I miss my stories!) but it just seemed cheesy, and I didn't know these people well enough to care about them as I do Erica, Adam, Tad, Amanda, etc.

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Oh, and yes, I loved the song! /SheilaT

SheilaT, Great Minds Think Alike. LOL. Holly

Posted by: ingyandbert
Date posted: Thu Feb 2 0:07:50 2012
Message:
Even movie critics disagree with movie critics. Siskel & Ebert used to argue about films all the time. ; )

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Yes, that is so true, I&B. I enjoyed watching Siskel & Ebert. Holly