Inappropriately BIG sound is marked down in the same manner as would sound which seems too empty, or lacking in tone which would tend to draw an audience into a story. Ambiance - This is an evaluation based upon the depth of art direction and background. The appropriateness of the production design, costumes, and set dressings provide the primary basis for this grade, but consideration is also given for the numbers of 'extras' and the appropriateness of those extras to the action of the film. No consideration is given to any particular personal, political, or religious philosophies. FilmLand does not provide any review grade based upon political correctness nor do we demand that a film conform to any particular morality or social code of conduct.
Film can be an artistic expression or a form of communication.
Any film can be offensive to anyone. Offensiveness of subject matter will not affect a film's rating except with respect to the factors described above. In fact, although we might agree or disagree with a film's message, that will generally have no affect on its rating. We are particularly interested in anyone with early access to independent film exhibition in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Boston. All rights reserved.