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Post by Vits on Aug 15, 2020 13:42:46 GMT
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Post by spooner5020 on Aug 15, 2020 13:45:21 GMT
IMDb as a whole is terrible. Not just the user reviews. It seems like once amazon bought it it just went downhill.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 15, 2020 13:47:51 GMT
at least they understand the term "franchise" and use it correctly !  |
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Post by Vits on Aug 15, 2020 15:44:42 GMT
at least they understand the term "franchise" and use it correctly ! Hardy har har. "They" who?
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 15, 2020 15:45:44 GMT
at least they understand the term "franchise" and use it correctly ! Hardy har har. "They" who? They = IMDb .. have you lost track of your thread already?
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Post by Vits on Aug 15, 2020 15:57:28 GMT
They = IMDb .. have you lost track of your thread already? I ask because it could've meant "The people writing those reviews" or "The guys who appear the video." Don't worry. The irony of someone not being clear when making a joke about another person not using the right term isn't lost on me.
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Post by moviemouth on Aug 15, 2020 16:23:32 GMT
It is reliable of what the average person thinks.
This video is evidence of that.
They are picking out the reviews that they find ridiculous. That is hardly fair.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 15, 2020 18:04:09 GMT
IMDb reviews are all over the map ... same movie can be rated a TEN or a ONE ... some reviews are pure messing around or satire. There are some by a poster calls himself S_A_N_D_W_I_C_H_E_S that are an absolute hoot ! He twists and "mis-understands" everything. His "reviews " of the classics are a real mood brightener ! at least I like to THINK he is kidding  |
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Post by Vits on Aug 15, 2020 18:51:49 GMT
It is reliable of what the average person thinks. This video is evidence of that. They are picking out the reviews that they find ridiculous. That is hardly fair. Oh, I didn't mean that most reviews are like the ones in the video... but the number of them is pretty big. And it's not like you can only find reviews like these in movies with some kind of controversy; they're everywhere.
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Post by moviemouth on Aug 15, 2020 19:39:11 GMT
It is reliable of what the average person thinks. This video is evidence of that. They are picking out the reviews that they find ridiculous. That is hardly fair. Oh, I didn't mean that most reviews are like the ones in the video... but the number of them is pretty big. And it's not like you can only find reviews like these in movies with some kind of controversy; they're everywhere. I am aware of that. I am also aware that there are a lot of laughable reviews, but I honestly think many people are really that bad at judging movies. The average person won't even put much thought into it.
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Post by thisguy4000 on Aug 15, 2020 20:13:58 GMT
There’s all kinds of dumb crap on IMDb.
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Post by Vits on Aug 15, 2020 20:21:56 GMT
I honestly think many people are really that bad at judging movies. The average person won't even put much thought into it. All the more reason not to rely on it.
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Post by avocadojoe on Aug 15, 2020 20:54:18 GMT
I liked the old IMDB so much better. I would just go over to the "Charlie's Angels" board and hang out with my friends there. It was just so simple and direct. With the newer format it's like I have to seek things out. I'm still glad to have something, though.
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Aug 15, 2020 20:59:27 GMT
I never bother reading user reviews.
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Aug 15, 2020 21:02:00 GMT
IMDb as a whole is terrible. Not just the user reviews. It seems like once amazon bought it it just went downhill. a 24 year old company went downhill 22 years ago?
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Post by Eλευθερί on Aug 15, 2020 21:02:54 GMT
The IMDb ratings is only reliable as a rough screening tool. Over 6.5 worth a look; under 5, avoid at all costs. 6-6.5, possibly worth a look.
More useful for films older than 2015.
I find the similar films tool, keywords search, and Parents Guide more useful.
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Post by moviemouth on Aug 15, 2020 21:21:27 GMT
I honestly think many people are really that bad at judging movies. The average person won't even put much thought into it. All the more reason not to rely on it. We just think too differently to the point where it seems we might as well not even discuss anything. You are completely missing what I am saying. It is reliable as what the AVERAGE person thinks and all of the ratings combined seem to come out to a somewhat accurate rating. Not always, but mostly.
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Post by _ on Aug 15, 2020 21:45:04 GMT
IMDb as a whole is terrible. Not just the user reviews. It seems like once amazon bought it it just went downhill. since 1998?
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Post by BATouttaheck on Aug 15, 2020 21:58:41 GMT
I honestly think many people are really that bad at judging movies. The average person won't even put much thought into it. All the more reason not to rely on it. "Rely" on it for WHAT ? Do people read other people's reviews to decide whether they want to see a film and just accept the word of total strangers they know nothing about ? The same movie can be rated a one all the way to a ten !
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Post by Vits on Aug 15, 2020 22:30:59 GMT
"Rely" on it for WHAT ? Do people read other people's reviews to decide whether they want to see a film and just accept the word of total strangers they know nothing about ? The same movie can be rated a one all the way to a ten ! Yes, there are people that do that, but I was using the word "reliable" in regards to looking for a consensus.
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