tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571769854236946971.post157029609995971756..comments2023-03-25T02:52:15.537-07:00Comments on You Talking to Me?: Expecting Good CriticismThe Taxi Driverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04352371911592068643noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571769854236946971.post-52871179773050739012011-08-05T12:03:38.179-07:002011-08-05T12:03:38.179-07:00Ideally we judge movies based on what they're ...Ideally we judge movies based on what they're comprised of, but criticizing based on expectations is understandable-- such as in the Bergman example, or, speaking in contemporary contexts, <i>Cars 2</i>. We come to expect quality from sources with sterling reputations. When those expectations aren't met, I agree that the film shouldn't simply be cast aside, but it <i>should</i> be critiqued based on its own merits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1571769854236946971.post-85722375576831387412011-08-01T16:12:43.162-07:002011-08-01T16:12:43.162-07:00Another fine piece criticizing the critics.
In ad...Another fine piece criticizing the critics.<br /><br />In addition to your take, I also expect the critic to have some understanding of what it is he has watched. So many of the negative reviews I've seen of films like "Balls of Fury," "Nacho Libre" and, to throw in a brand-new example, "Cowboys & Aliens" were from writers who didn't have enough background in the "lesser" genres those films draw upon to even attempt to write critiques of them.<br /><br />The problem remains that too many "critics" are actually reviewers. I have always freely admitted that I am way too lazy to be a movie critic... more people should be more honest with themselves and their audience.Steve Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263633883997493518noreply@blogger.com