A conversation between a wogma reader (!) and non-yet-reader (?) -
?: Why read a review?
!: Should I watch it or skip it? Pitch it or ditch it?
?:How does a review help? It's just the writer's point of view which could be absolutely different from yours.
!: Could, but not necessarily always is.
?: But, you'd never find a person whose opinion on all movies will match 100% with yours.
!: Don't want such a match.
?: Huh? Then, why read a review?
!: Because a review can give the writer's opinion with explanations on why they liked or disliked a movie.
?: Now, why would someone else's explanation interest you?
!: Because I know why he/she didn’t like the movie.
?: And...?
!: And...I know if I agree or disagree with the writer. Then I decide if the same things appeal to me or bother me. Here, this will solve the mystery -
| Writer's reason - | Positive | Negative |
| I like | WATCH | DON'T WATCH |
| I don't like | DON'T WATCH | WATCH |
Simple!
?: aaah...but I like watching every movie AND I like forming my own opinion. Yes, I love discussing the movie. Now, why would someone like me read a review?
!: Oh well, to each his own...hey wait, you can read the review after you've watched the movie and discuss it with the reviewer. You are right, it's fun!
So, whether you are a '?' or '!', you are at the right place! :)
- meetu, a part of the audience
Comments (2)
I have many other reasons to read reviews while you do the consultant's part (the 2x2 above) ... You can always calibrate yourself to the Reviewer's opinion. Believe me, it is pretty accurate with me deciding whether or not to watch a movie based on the AGGREGATE rating ... i like that feature a lot Also, due to the marketing hype these days, I have some expectation from the movie. I read the reviews so that those can be tested (Although I might still see the movie later on). After the review, I can go in with some idea about how the movie could be ... and come out and say ... HUH! NOT THAT BAD!! ... or ... OH NO! DEFINITELY NOT THAT GREAT! ... so serves good purpose when the movie really IS bad. ( I especially lovvve to see some movies which have been rated junk ) Finally, it gives you some ammunation when talking to movie buffs around ( which you always tend to find ) ... even when u have not seen the movie ...
Sumeet, oh I'm glad the 'to each his own' section is serving it's purpose!
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