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Yeah I wasn't a fan of the second sex scene, too long. Although when Dan couldn't get it up, that was hilarious
So I'm guessing Roger Ebert is absolutely wrong in being a movie critic
Ok, I could see your point on Ebert. However, I see it this way:
He had to dumb down the rating system for the general public. The complex system of rating movies with the flow, graphics, sound, storyline, etc... is far too superior to the knowledge of the people. The target market for movies are usually younger males between 13-18, so it is even better that the "2 thumbs up" system was developed.
It's easy, simple, and even though it seems gaudy or flimsy, it seems to work
i agree with this. there have been lots of movies over the years that ebert said was not good and not worth watching. i found out after i went to the theater that in "MY OPINION" and no one elses, that the movie was enjoyable and worth the money.
he might have knocked down a good sci fi movie yet he would have praised the mediocre semi-comedy about two old women on their last thrills in life. (not sure if that was a movie , just made it up to state my point).
see i dont care what the critics say, i want to watch a movie because i want to or someone i know has already seen it and i will listen to their comments but still form one of my own. if i waste money at movies, i do. my loss.
One other pet-peeve...people who literally agree with the critics. Like, they live and die by their statements.