Internet film critics in a nutshell

[The Debts]

IT'S SHIT! - YouTube

Of course, not every internet film blogger is like this (like Stuckmann or YMS) but honestly, how many times have you seen people like this?

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by The Debts

but honestly, how many times have you seen people like this?

Well, in practically any thread Spirit Zero posts in.

[Samus Aran]

There's no way of proving this, but I suspect a sizable chunk of self-posting internet critics -- not the ones who actually get paid by someone up above to review movies -- will initially like or hate a movie, then see which way the wind is blowing and do a complete 180 to fit in with everyone else.

They definitely do like to pile on though and use a lot of hyperbole.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Pretty much almost for the better part.

[Chaotic]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Well, in practically any thread Spirit Zero posts in.

Which is pretty much every movie thread especially ones that get poor reviews.

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

The perfect popcorn for these YouTube critics:

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

Which is pretty much every movie thread especially ones that get poor reviews.

Yep. You just know he's bound to.

[Abby is Q]

Online criticism in a nutshell...

Internet critics: "This movie sucks."

Opposing view: "If you don't like these movies, then ignore them."

Me: "If you don't like an opposing opinion, then ignore it."

Jerk who wants to give me crap: "If you don't have anything to offer then you can ignore this discussion."

Me: *middle finger*

[dgoswald]

Are we referring to internet critics in terms of people with YouTube channels, or every day punters who make their opinions known on various internet forums? I'll be honest, most YouTube reviewers are okay (the ones with a considerable following and high production values; not the kids going on rants in their bedrooms). Saying that, I haven't delved too deep into YouTube film criticism.

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by Samus Aran

There's no way of proving this, but I suspect a sizable chunk of self-posting internet critics -- not the ones who actually get paid by someone up above to review movies -- will initially like or hate a movie, then see which way the wind is blowing and do a complete 180 to fit in with everyone else.

They definitely do like to pile on though and use a lot of hyperbole.

They absolutely do follow trends. People want to be "in the know" and "in the crowd" and especially amateur reviewers will find this way too tempting. Also, cynically, it gets you more hits when more people agree with your opinion.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

I think they mean YouTube critics. Or at least the ones who only ramble on and give no reason to why they don't like something.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

They absolutely do follow trends. People want to be "in the know" and "in the crowd" and especially amateur reviewers will find this way too tempting. Also, cynically, it gets you more hits when more people agree with your opinion.

Exactly. You'll be more likely to get more hits if its a review that appears to certain people. So if you make a video review for the new GB movie and you totally go on a rant about how bad it is, rather than saying you liked it. That will garner more views. As I say. The internet for the most part is ran on negativity, and if people just started being nice all the time. The internet would crash.

[Dalekbuster523Bluray]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Lawrence Fan

So if you make a video review for the new GB movie and you totally go on a rant about how bad it is, rather than saying you liked it. That will garner more views.

This is why things like Nostalgia Critic and Angry Video Game Nerd are so popular: the humour comes from the exaggerated versions of internet negativity.

[Creed]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Lawrence Fan

Exactly. You'll be more likely to get more hits if its a review that appears to certain people. So if you make a video review for the new GB movie and you totally go on a rant about how bad it is, rather than saying you liked it. That will garner more views. As I say. The internet for the most part is ran on negativity, and if people just started being nice all the time. The internet would crash.

Funny because the major YouTube critics thought it was okay and people of course, are angry because they are being nice to it and the fact that they are pussies for telling the truth.

[Samus Aran]

Originally Posted by creed123

Funny because the major YouTube critics thought it was okay and people of course, are angry because they are being nice to it and the fact that they are pussies for telling the truth.

That's everything on the internet that gets reviewed. Check out IGN or Gamespot. Some of the commenters lose their minds over the reviews, accusing them of being paid off if the score is higher than expected or a shill for the competition if the score is lower than expected. Even if it's a positive 8.8 review for something the commenters like, they get mad because the score isn't 9.5. Every single time.

[StingingVelvet]

I remember watching a movie show on youtube where a girl said she liked Jupiter Ascending and everyone else on the panel made fun of her. Then they all admitted they never saw it, but still kept making fun of her. Humans are hive-mind weirdos.

P.S. I saw it and it sucked but whatever, point remains.

[Thomas Guycott]

Originally Posted by Jennifer Lawrence Fan

I think they mean YouTube critics. Or at least the ones who only ramble on and give no reason to why they don't like something.

I find that plenty of them (at least the ones I follow) are very articulate in their opinions and reasonings. At the same time I imagine there are many no-name rage-aholic shmucks out there who have no business doing reviews.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

I find that plenty of them (at least the ones I follow) are very articulate in their opinions and reasonings. At the same time I imagine there are many no-name rage-aholic shmucks out there who have no business doing reviews.

I'm sure there is. And then there are guys like it's a piece of crap! I wasted 2 hours plus. Worse movie ever. No one see this. You will kill 2 hours of your life if you do. Avoid at all costs. Having bamboo sticks underneath your fingernails is better than watching this garbage. Or something like that. You know the usual.

[hanshotfirst1138]

I naively majored in English hoping to get paid to do his. Damn you, Internet. Was destroying celluloid and paper not enough for you?!

[StingingVelvet]

Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

I naively majored in English hoping to get paid to do his. Damn you, Internet. Was destroying celluloid and paper not enough for you?!

There really should be a huge sign on the door of every liberal arts department that says "If you're not getting a masters you are wasting a lot of money."