Post by ArArArchStanton on Apr 19, 2017 16:46:19 GMT
I read for what they say in their opinion, not whether they ultimately liked it or not.
It's what they're saying about the narrative structure, characterization, focus of the film, etc that interests me. So I can read two films that score a 70% and know that one of them I'll have little interest in and the other I'll probably love. Usually that turns out to be correct.
If you're just reading for whether they liked the film or not, I think you're missing the point of the critic.
You let them plant ideas in your head?
I read for common thoughts that are continuously expressed. Sometimes those might be expressed negatively but I'll realize I enjoy that type of filmmaking. Or I read for really unique or interesting observations.
I don't even watch trailers, so I'm definitely going in with a fresh clean perspective.