Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 September 25, 2019 at 12:47 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 September 17, 2019 at 4:48 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 September 16, 2019 at 11:26 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 September 16, 2019 at 4:48 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