Comments on: So I was reading movie reviews… http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/ if you're here, you are SO lost. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:59:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bumblebee http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-385 Bumblebee Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:45:14 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-385 Hey, maybe they are too harsh. They do have commentary along with their reviews, but I find that they don't tell me anything that isn't actually there. Their opinions are extraneous, but I don't think they're too difficult to discount or take lightly, so their judgments don't have to be yours. ;) But I concede: They just happen to be the site I use to review things, so they're what I automatically gravitated to. Hey, maybe they are too harsh. They do have commentary along with their reviews, but I find that they don’t tell me anything that isn’t actually there. Their opinions are extraneous, but I don’t think they’re too difficult to discount or take lightly, so their judgments don’t have to be yours. ;) But I concede: They just happen to be the site I use to review things, so they’re what I automatically gravitated to.

]]> By: Elliott http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-384 Elliott Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:51:26 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-384 You said: I don’t think they’re “too harsh” - they’re Focus on the Family. Their goal is to be strict with their reviews so that parents know what they’re getting into. There’s nothing wrong with that. I don't have a problem with them objectively laying out the content so that views know what they're getting into. I actually think screenit.com does a much better job at this. My problem with Pluggedin is that they try to make the judgements for you instead of letting you make them yourself. You said:
I don’t think they’re “too harsh” – they’re Focus on the Family. Their goal is to be strict with their reviews so that parents know what they’re getting into. There’s nothing wrong with that.

I don’t have a problem with them objectively laying out the content so that views know what they’re getting into. I actually think screenit.com does a much better job at this. My problem with Pluggedin is that they try to make the judgements for you instead of letting you make them yourself.

]]> By: Bumblebee http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-383 Bumblebee Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:34:37 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-383 Hm...very good point. Probably the best way to "rate" yourself would be to consult with what God's already told us about how to write our own movies ;) and apply that to our lives first, then go back and see how we've done. Of course, if we think we're directing our own stories, we're, again, much mistaken...the movie does depend largely on who is the main character. If it ::is:: us, we're going to have problems. The plot will be all wrong... Hm…very good point. Probably the best way to “rate” yourself would be to consult with what God’s already told us about how to write our own movies ;) and apply that to our lives first, then go back and see how we’ve done.

Of course, if we think we’re directing our own stories, we’re, again, much mistaken…the movie does depend largely on who is the main character. If it ::is:: us, we’re going to have problems. The plot will be all wrong…

]]> By: James http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-382 James Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:48:52 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-382 Well, I personally think it poses a great idea. In fact, I encourage it daily. Go through and “rate yourself” - not necessarily according to whether or not people would want to watch your movie but perhaps, whether or not God enjoys watching it (because He *is* watching it and has no inclination to change the channel). I imagine the movie that God appreciates most depends on who you make the main character. Though, saying it like that implies a self interest that God simply does not have. Perhaps the movie tickets should not be sold, but given out freely as asked and the review left up to Him. Sounds more like the kind of movie would make. Well, I personally think it poses a great idea. In fact, I encourage it daily. Go through and “rate yourself” – not necessarily according to whether or not people would want to watch your movie but perhaps, whether or not God enjoys watching it (because He *is* watching it and has no inclination to change the channel).

I imagine the movie that God appreciates most depends on who you make the main character. Though, saying it like that implies a self interest that God simply does not have. Perhaps the movie tickets should not be sold, but given out freely as asked and the review left up to Him. Sounds more like the kind of movie would make.

]]> By: Bumblebee http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-373 Bumblebee Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:29:36 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-373 About strictness...their entire goal is to be extremely family-friendly. Whether or not you ::LIKE:: the plotline, acting, explosions, etc. seems rather beside the point: if you're reading the review in order to find something your younger siblings can watch, you're going to want to know how much language there is, how much content is suggestive, how much violence there is, etc. So...yes, you, I could see, would probably like something a little less family-oriented: perhaps reviews that rank the realism of the plot or some such. It depends on the reader. Most of the people who go to PluggedIn are looking to see what their little kids can watch. And frankly, I think it's fine that they review that way. ;) They happen to be the site I use because I've read their reviews on CDs I have, and I agree with almost all of them. Since I don't play video games, it isn't such a big deal to me.... I don't think they're "too harsh" - they're Focus on the Family. Their goal is to be strict with their reviews so that parents know what they're getting into. There's nothing wrong with that. About strictness…their entire goal is to be extremely family-friendly. Whether or not you ::LIKE:: the plotline, acting, explosions, etc. seems rather beside the point: if you’re reading the review in order to find something your younger siblings can watch, you’re going to want to know how much language there is, how much content is suggestive, how much violence there is, etc. So…yes, you, I could see, would probably like something a little less family-oriented: perhaps reviews that rank the realism of the plot or some such. It depends on the reader. Most of the people who go to PluggedIn are looking to see what their little kids can watch. And frankly, I think it’s fine that they review that way. ;) They happen to be the site I use because I’ve read their reviews on CDs I have, and I agree with almost all of them. Since I don’t play video games, it isn’t such a big deal to me….

I don’t think they’re “too harsh” – they’re Focus on the Family. Their goal is to be strict with their reviews so that parents know what they’re getting into. There’s nothing wrong with that.

]]> By: Elliott http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-372 Elliott Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:02:34 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-372 How about much too harsh. They said The Legend of Zelda for the Wii was bad because of bad content. After that, I lost all respect for their reviews. Their format is fine, but I've seen better. The movie reviews are also just a bit too strict. I bet they hate the Die Hard movies, even though they're some of my favorites. How about much too harsh. They said The Legend of Zelda for the Wii was bad because of bad content. After that, I lost all respect for their reviews.

Their format is fine, but I’ve seen better.

The movie reviews are also just a bit too strict. I bet they hate the Die Hard movies, even though they’re some of my favorites.

]]> By: Bumblebee http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-371 Bumblebee Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:58:48 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-371 It doesn't ::have:: to be Plugged In. I just happen to think their format is very organized and easy to follow - that's why I mention it. Dude...video games. ::sighs:: What do you mean overzealous? A little strict? A little enthusiastic...? It doesn’t ::have:: to be Plugged In. I just happen to think their format is very organized and easy to follow – that’s why I mention it. Dude…video games. ::sighs:: What do you mean overzealous? A little strict? A little enthusiastic…?

]]> By: Elliott http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-370 Elliott Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:55:31 +0000 http://bumblebee17.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/so-i-was-reading-movie-reviews/#comment-370 What if you think Pluggedinonline is somewhat overzealous with reviews, especially the video games? What if you think Pluggedinonline is somewhat overzealous with reviews, especially the video games?

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