How do you judge a movie

[dancing in the rain]

Sadia :lol: that's the way it is with everyone I guess. It's true you can't judge all genres of movies based on the same criteria.
If we did, we'd like maximum 1% of all movies. That is if you want a documentary to make you laugh, and a comedy to give you chills, ... Wouldn't that be funny? :lmao: And wouldn't the film makers be happy?!

[wynter]

I think that's the way I do it too. I say think because I'm actually very indecisive and change my mind a lot, so the way I judge a film will change, depending on what type it is. For example, if it's a blockbuster, then I'll want to be entertained, but if I'm watching a documentary, then the level of expectations will be different and I want it to be informative, but if it's a comedy, then it has to be funny, and so on and so forth.

Usually the storyline/plot is important to me, though. The more unique the story, the better, and more so if it's executed in a clever way. Also it has to draw me in. Actors/performances are also important, because it's up to them to make me care about a character, or at least make me interested in them, and make me want to watch them. Direction can be important, but I think that again depends on the type of movie, and who the director is.

I don't think that answer was pointful at all, because basically, the way I judge a movie changes depending on what it is :lol:

[dancing in the rain]

I thought I replied to this thread but I can't see my post. I guess something went wrong when I was posting it. Anyway, my post was basicly the same as yours, cherrios. For a second there, I thought I was reading my own post :lol:

I judge a movie on storyline and the way it was delivered first and formost. Then I believe casting is very important: if you don't believe the characters, then why bother?
Entertainment is also important and the flow of the scenes.