truth

Rating: 9/10 (16 May 2002)

unbelievable, such cynical people. i don't listen to critics, i've been to film school myself and film students are snobs, critics are just hybrid snobs. I realize it's a generalization, but it's an accurate one. just remember that those who can- do, those who can't- just gripe... Critics are often completely inept of a creative drop of blood in their body, and yet they so freely critique the creative work of others. They're failed screenplay writers in alot of cases, and failed film makers in other cases. Yet, we listen to them? why?- Would we ask a high school drop-out to take the bar exam? Think about it, was anyone honestly blown away by A Beautiful Mind? - The critics' pick for this year's best picture; a decent movie, but unoriginal and stupid. Russell Crow would have done a pretty good job- if his character had turrets, because his nervous impulses weren't indicative of schizophrenia (which was what his character really suffered from). Film is art, which infers creativity and yet one of the most creative films that we will likely see this year is slammed, why? A man with money and influence tries to do something to advance his profession into the 21st century so they're not using ancient methods of filming. His methods would allow for longer lasting and better quality film. Yet, he is condemned for this, why? Film is entertainment 1st and foremost, and George Lucas has made movie-going into an event again with the Star Wars series. Yet, he is trashed for this as well, why? Is it jealousy? Are those who "can't do" jealous of the one who so obviously can? Perhaps that's too simple an answer. Don't make the movie going experience into something it's not, there's no need for such pretension. No one should let critics b.s. them into believing that a grainy film which is long and boring is worth the 10 bucks over Episode 2, which is built for the soul purpose of entertaining. In the end all that critics are doing is giving opinions and opinions are subjective. I am sure many films are better examples than Star Wars of aesthetically perfect movies, but it doesn't matter because movie making is about one thing, the audience. Not the reviews. Critics are not the final word on movies as much as they might like to believe they are, the box office has proven this fact time and again. I've seen Episode 2 and it was a truly amazing experience, the electricity in the room was like a rock concert, the effects were wild and fast, the story was good and I walked out with a smile on my face and a heart beating fast. That's MY opinion. It's fun to go to the movies again, let's keep it that way.
Sincerely, Tired of Cynicism