It is not seldom that we hear only bad comments or at superlative about certain movies and by actually watching them we get a totally different idea. How many times have you happened to buy a film on DVD just because critics said it was good or a friend recommended it to you? Probably many times and not always were you given what you expected. One can’t help but wonder “Why are there such divergent contradictions between the ways everyone reacts to a certain movie?” The answer is quite simple and it can be found inside human nature: we are different so we see things differently. Therefore, how are we supposed to find a suitable movie for our Saturday evening if we cannot take other people’s opinions as valid?
Generally put, we as humans, have our own individual personality, behavior, beliefs, likes and dislikes. This means that two people can look at a certain thing and see it in a totally different way. So is the case with movies and all types of art actually. No film can be generally viewed as excellent or bad as the tastes of all the people who watch it cannot coincide, but can, however, be contradictory. Furthermore, a certain flick can be seen as an extraordinary work by a category of viewers and can be totally thrashed by others. Consequently, the key is to find movie reviews coming from people with similar background and tastes as you, and online film discussing communities give you just that.
Before buying DVD movies it wouldn’t hurt throwing a glance over what other people have to say about that particular film and try to draw a conclusion based on the opinions of people who resemble your tastes and preferences. Consulting such a site could save you the effort and time of watching a movie that you won’t truly enjoy. In addition, many of today’s movies are either overrated or don’t get the appreciation that they deserve, and this can only be confusing for the film lovers. Sharing opinions with each other, however, can really bring out the valuable productions and set them apart from the bad ones. As a surprising paradox, critic reviews rarely meet the judgment of the masses of movie fans, so it is advisable to know what other people think of a particular film and not necessarily how well the critics receive it.
To put it briefly, when in doubt about a certain cinematic production is worth seeing or not, just go online and see what people just like you think of it. It is the easiest and most effective way to pursue your own preferences and not follow sightlessly what professional reviewers have to say. Also, you can engage in discussions regarding your favorite films, debate with other people on movie related issues, gossip you’re your online friends, share ideas and opinions, help other movie fans with advice, recommendations, and keep in touch with the latest appearances in the world of cinema.
Summary: Often we find ourselves spending money on movies we’ve only heard friends or the media as being good but which do not suit our preferences and tastes. A practical and easy solution is consulting online movie communities because here you’ll find reviews on the newest movies (as well as old ones), and based on what information you acquire you may choose if a particular film is what you are looking for. | | Author Info: Alice Baines is a recent graduate with a degree in English Literature and African studies. She now works with The Leap as an Overseas Placement Manager. Having spent her first gap year working in a Kenya safari camp and her second "shaking her jungle coconuts" on a team placement in Ecuador, she would love nothing more than for life to be one long gap year! |
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