The Best Of The Best [Feature Films]
The ratings you see are not those of a professional, or of one aspiring to be so. They are chosen primarily based on personal preference rather than objective fact. Indeed, mainstream acceptance has actually been a preeminent clue that it will not be one of my favorites.
I take into consideration the following: (1) Character development & depth; (2) Quality of direction & acting, (3) Pacing, use of screen time, & general cohesiveness of story, (4) Ingenuity, originality, pioneering; (5) Caliber of soundtrack/dance numbers; (6) Personal impact after the film has long ended (Does it make me view the world differently? Rethink a belief I have long held? Inspire me to change something?); (7) Ability to withstand the test of time.
This is all considered, of course, within the parameters of the time period in which the film was made; the cultural and social norms of its time, as well as what audiences needed or wanted at the time.
That being said, I am the first to admit to gladly succumbing to a film based on entertainment value or nostalgia alone.
Key To Ratings:
10: An instantaneous classic; A film with unforgettable scenes, quotable lines, illustrious characters; Unparalleled cinematography with an exceptional soundtrack; Ingeniously made and masterfully created characters.
9: An amazing film. A definite favorite; not quite on par with my all-time-favorites, but so, so close (even if for superficial/nostalgic reasons).
8: A great film! May not stand the test of time, but a most valuable film; Meaningful story, substantial character depth, notable artistic achievement. Could be considered a favorite.
7: Very good film, but a little long/uninteresting at times, lacking character depth, overall meaning, or artistic direction; A solid win, but not a favorite.
6: Better than the average film; Glad I watched it, but not really interested in watching it again.
5: An alright way to spend a few hours, but essentially another film to check of the list
4: Didn't really like it; Should have chosen something better, but at least I can say I've seen it!
3: Another few hours of my life, gone forever. I wish I never decided on this one... I should have been reading... Next!
2: Not quite the worst of the worst, but close enough.
1: I forced myself to watch it; hated it. Worst of the worst!
I take into consideration the following: (1) Character development & depth; (2) Quality of direction & acting, (3) Pacing, use of screen time, & general cohesiveness of story, (4) Ingenuity, originality, pioneering; (5) Caliber of soundtrack/dance numbers; (6) Personal impact after the film has long ended (Does it make me view the world differently? Rethink a belief I have long held? Inspire me to change something?); (7) Ability to withstand the test of time.
This is all considered, of course, within the parameters of the time period in which the film was made; the cultural and social norms of its time, as well as what audiences needed or wanted at the time.
That being said, I am the first to admit to gladly succumbing to a film based on entertainment value or nostalgia alone.
Key To Ratings:
10: An instantaneous classic; A film with unforgettable scenes, quotable lines, illustrious characters; Unparalleled cinematography with an exceptional soundtrack; Ingeniously made and masterfully created characters.
9: An amazing film. A definite favorite; not quite on par with my all-time-favorites, but so, so close (even if for superficial/nostalgic reasons).
8: A great film! May not stand the test of time, but a most valuable film; Meaningful story, substantial character depth, notable artistic achievement. Could be considered a favorite.
7: Very good film, but a little long/uninteresting at times, lacking character depth, overall meaning, or artistic direction; A solid win, but not a favorite.
6: Better than the average film; Glad I watched it, but not really interested in watching it again.
5: An alright way to spend a few hours, but essentially another film to check of the list
4: Didn't really like it; Should have chosen something better, but at least I can say I've seen it!
3: Another few hours of my life, gone forever. I wish I never decided on this one... I should have been reading... Next!
2: Not quite the worst of the worst, but close enough.
1: I forced myself to watch it; hated it. Worst of the worst!
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