Comments on: Regarding Lousy Movies & ‘Snob’ Critics

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:01:43 +0000

Klaw,

I was responding to Dave’s comments regarding the film being based on a cartoon and made to sell Toys. The target audience wasn’t 10 year olds, but of course kids would want to see this in droves. And I’m not a fan of that type of humor in the Shrek or other animated movies, either. It’s not necessary and it doesn’t add anything to the film.

Vic

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:56:35 +0000

shido,

That’s a good point about stating what detracted from the score – I try to do that in my reviews.

Vic

By: Klaw55

Klaw55 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:20:21 +0000

Reallt I think the belief that the movies were made for 10 year olds is a misconception. The Target audience is young men like me who grew up on the original have shown studios that we are entertained by movies like Jackass and dumb action like Transporter.

I’m not denying that Hasbro wasn’t hocking toys off these movies but I think we have an attempt to appeal to both.

And besides those jokes aren’t any worse then those presented in Shreck a movie that was specifically marketed as a kids movie and git favorable reviews.

By: shido

shido — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:25:11 +0000

I don’t know what to say about this. Feeling a little put upon?

Everyone is a critic of what they experience. Ideally we find professionals whose opinions mirror our own in order to short-list our entertainment choices. The problem is, everyone reacts differently.

Daredevil is a case in point. I loved it once I saw it. And, loved it more with repeated viewings. I haven’t the foggiest idea why others don’t but IMO it beats the Superman and Batman films hands down. Do many share my point of view? Apparently not. Go figure.

Personally, I find it a great help when critics explain why the movie they rated deserves the scale they’ve given it. Example: Kofi’s critique on Hanna. 4/5. Nothing but glowing comments. Confusing. What did it do wrong that it lost that one point?

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:47:23 +0000

David,

Just wondering if the cartoons included masturbation jokes, robots peeing on people, robots humping a female character’s leg, and male dogs humping each other – because the movies are based on, you know, cartoons.

Thanks,

Vic

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:41:19 +0000

Brandon,

Fair enough. Really I think more than the average person those who review films WANT them to be great, so when they’re not I guess there can be some of what you’re talking about.

Vic

By: David Dale

David Dale — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 03:22:53 +0000

for me it depends on the type of movie like Transformers and part 2 they are from cartoons so don’t expect much which I didn’t but I liked them anyways now my 13 year old and 9 year old LOVED!!!! them because they are kids like star wars they are made to sell TOYS when you see a The Kings Speech action figure then all movies should be treated the same

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:05:30 +0000

There are many of them for display on Rottentomatoes. Especially in blockbusters.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:00:56 +0000

Yes, this. You can be negative, but most of the time it comes across as unprofessional.

It wasn’t directed at you, but generally.

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:21:38 +0000

Klaw,

I don’t know what reviews you’re reading but I haven’t generally seen reviews like you describe.

Vic

By: Klaw55

Klaw55 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:05:33 +0000

I don’ t know if that’s what he meant but I would agree. As the number of “Professional critics” rise we see less constructive criticism and more stark attacks on those involved.

By: Klaw55

Klaw55 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:59:26 +0000

I have never read one useful review by either critic or “Regular folks.” I’m a strange guy that likes to view something for myself and develop my own opinion.( I know! Perish the thought right?)

Fact is I found both Transformer movies fun distractions which is exactly what a movie should be.

By: Dragon1964

Dragon1964 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:38:25 +0000

I see it like this – critics carry as much weight in me interest of watching a movie as does watching paint dry – it is their opinion of a movie and opinions are like a**holes – everyone has one. You will see what you want to see no matter how bad that move may be as long as you like it – what does it matter moving forward. I.E. Showgirls – Yea I kind of like it and it has a pretty good cult following and is on cable once in a while. Another Rocky Horror Picture Show – now the stipend for the midnight movie bar, once criticized but still has legs and who does not sing the Time Warp now and again? If every film was a boring older period piece with lots of foreign dialogue that pertains and is directed to no one watching the movie how much fun would that be?

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:56:54 +0000

And your point is…. what? Most negative reviews are “bitching” about a movie?

Vic

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:50:37 +0000

There’s a difference between bitching about a movie and reviewing it.

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:52:54 +0000

Live Free or Die Hard and Transformers 2 were disappointments.

By: neil

neil — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:06:57 +0000

Looking forward to Part 3….make it a Go Hollywood

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