10 Do’s and 10 Don’ts For Choosing What Movie To Watch Tonight

3. Don't Rely Strictly On Reviews

I know, I know. I tell you to check reviews and now I'm telling you the opposite. But just like the poster, don't strictly rely on reviews. Although critics have been taught to analyze films objectively, they're humans too. In the end, reviews are subjective and critics will be the first ones to tell you that they don't always get it right. There have been numerous films that were critically rejected when they first came out, but vindicated later by history. Among those films are classics such as "Rashomon," "Vertigo," "Raging Bull," and "The Shining." Yes, you've read those titles right. These films were actually considered bad by critics when they first premiered. Now, it's hard to find any film student who hasn't been inspired by these titles. So when you're choosing a movie, don't assume the critic is right about everything, but take it with a grain of salt and see for yourself. I'm not saying that every other movie is going to be a classic. If you note the directors associated with the previously mentioned films, you'll notice that between them they have arguably made some of the best films ever. So when choosing a film, do your research and look at the director's previous work, and if you want give a supposed "bad" movie a chance. Personally, I believe "Hook" was a fantastic film about an older Peter Pan. I loved it when I was a kid and I still like it. It was dismissed by critics, but I'm waiting for Spielberg to be vindicated. Shouldn't be much longer now.