Is Math the Secret Ingredient in Your Favorite Movies?

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The discussion revolves around differing opinions on movie ratings and reviews, particularly focusing on the subjective nature of these ratings. Participants express frustration over perceived inconsistencies in ratings, noting that some movies are rated higher or lower than they believe they should be, leading to debates about the criteria used for these ratings. One user emphasizes that their ratings are based on personal experience rather than objective criteria, while others point out specific films where they disagree with the ratings given. The conversation also touches on the impact of actors' personal lives on their film appeal, particularly regarding Tom Cruise, and how this influences viewing choices. Additionally, there are humorous exchanges about the nature of movie reviews and the challenges of comparing remakes to original films. Overall, the thread highlights the subjective nature of film appreciation and the varied perspectives that contribute to discussions about cinema.
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DaveC426913 said:
... the review for a completely different movie! That was Old School. It was entered with the same date as School of Rock, so the query mixed up the review. I've fixed it now.

Yeah that's more like it, I knew you must have been talking about a completely different movie there.


I think the classification of Schindler's List as 'musical' is the highlight for me.
I've got a feeling that "Genre" field in that database probably just defaults to "musical" (or perhaps defaults to whatever the last entry was) if no genre field is specified. I noticed a few movies where the genre seemed to be incorrect.

haha I like the rundown of the rating system

"1 star : Terrible, stinky"

What is this guy, 8?
Well to me that's only a very superficial thing. I'd rather judge it on the content of the reviews rather than such superficial nit picking.
 
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  • #52
Pengwuino said:
haha I like the rundown of the rating system

"1 star : Terrible, stinky"

What is this guy, 8?
What? I should put more care into the rating description than they put into the script?

Besides, aren't you the teenybopper around here? :smile: :smile:

Curious3141 said:
I think the classification of Schindler's List as 'musical' is the highlight for me.
Yeah. Uh, just call me Microsoft. I use my users as beta-testers. : sheepish : It was actually a mistranslation when moving the database. Dramas were listed as musicals.

Mindscrape said:
What's with all the high chick flick ratings?
Well, you can thank my wife, and a democratic** movie-picking system, for at least seeing those.

As for the ratings, well ... est-fest movies these days tend to be better written than the test-fest junk that's being pandered lately. I've been through all that when I was younger and frankly I'm getting bored of the zeros in the script budget being moved to the SFX budget. How many movies these days are reviewed with "great FX". Sorry, just doeasn't cut it anymore.


(**Our system: we alternate picks: hers, mine hers, etc. BUT you must provide TWO options. That way, the second person has at least the illusion having some say in what they see.)
 
  • #53
I just saw Memoirs of a Geisha last night. pretty damn good with a high chick flick quotient.
 
  • #54
I just saw Memoirs of a Geisha last night. pretty damn good with a high chick flick quotient.
 
  • #55
DaveC426913 said:
Besides, aren't you the teenybopper around here? :smile: :smile:

I have a feeling I am older then you if you have all this time for movie reviews...

or unemployed

in which case... well, you could have joined the party if you insulted me last week when i was in the same boat :biggrin:
 
  • #56
I am old enough to have been a teen when Star Wars came out...

And I'm not unemployed, I just like to get out to a flick about once a week. It only takes 15 minutes to write a review.
 
  • #57
DaveC426913 said:
I am old enough to have been a teen when Star Wars came out...
And I'm not unemployed, I just like to get out to a flick about once a week. It only takes 15 minutes to write a review.

I want to go back to being able to see movies too :cry: :cry: :cry:

Where did all my time go all of a sudden...
 
  • #58
Anyone saw bee season? It look like a good movie.
 
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