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Reading the Reviews

I planned to see a movie, But checked out the reviews To determine if it was a film About which they’d enthuse. The site I often go to, Which has many a critique, Gave a rating so abysmal That in volumes it did speak. Though of course my thoughts might differ All the evidence implied That my hours in that theater Would leave me dissatisfied. So I’m glad that their appraisal And the info that I’ve gotten Did prevent me wasting time on A tomato judged as rotten.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/25/2019 12:47:00 PM

I'm not fond of movie critics. I prefer to make my own judgements even if it's at a loss. This week I plan to see the movie "Downtown Abbey" even though the reviews I read were less than enthusiastic. I loved the TV versions immensely – I'm a sucker for British films like that. Americans have nothing that comes even close to that. / M

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/17/2019 4:48:00 PM

Sometimes the trailers for movies help us know what to expect. If a movie has a lot of bad reviews, it's probably no good. Sometimes, however, I differ with reviews and enjoy films they diss. Enjoyed your poem, Carolyn

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/16/2019 11:26:00 PM

Nice write, but be you own judge. American critics dissed "Soldier Blue" which I thought was the best Western of its time as it featured a female hero (Candice Bergen). A critic told me Americans were not ready for "mature" content! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison

Date: 9/16/2019 4:48:00 PM

a bad review can be the nail in a coffin for a film, I guess its all based on personal taste:-) hugs Jan xx