Best Movie Review Sites? - Blu-ray Forum

CJackson · 03-31-2009, 04:11 AM

Personally, I've been using Rotten Tomatoes to gauge the buzz for new releases, and to get a general idea of the quality of recent past films. However, it's not a perfect tool; there's a hefty share of bias when delegating numerical ratings to films made before 1980. Most films rated an average of 9 and above are from 40s and 50s, or are foreign; I get an elitist vibe from most of the reviews for these films that is off putting. Still, for getting a general idea of the reaction - positive or negative - for recent films it is good.

What are some other more balanced review sites I can check out?

Variable · 04-02-2009, 12:56 AM

I'll read roger ebert's reviews on anything because even if I disagree he explains himself well and has a damn high film IQ.

thedarkangel1975 · 04-02-2009, 01:21 AM

I look at the gage then judge myself. Only you can ultimately decide what you like.

PCiAM · 04-02-2009, 02:41 AM

Other sites include:
metacritic.com
mrqe.com (Movie Review Query Engine--this one usually has reviews for older films)

03-31-2009, 04:11 AM	#1
CJackson Member Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:58	Best Movie Review Sites? Personally, I've been using Rotten Tomatoes to gauge the buzz for new releases, and to get a general idea of the quality of recent past films. However, it's not a perfect tool; there's a hefty share of bias when delegating numerical ratings to films made before 1980. Most films rated an average of 9 and above are from 40s and 50s, or are foreign; I get an elitist vibe from most of the reviews for these films that is off putting. Still, for getting a general idea of the reaction - positive or negative - for recent films it is good. What are some other more balanced review sites I can check out?

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04-02-2009, 12:56 AM	#2
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I'll read roger ebert's reviews on anything because even if I disagree he explains himself well and has a damn high film IQ.

04-02-2009, 01:21 AM	#3
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:357 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I look at the gage then judge myself. Only you can ultimately decide what you like.

04-02-2009, 02:41 AM	#4
PCiAM Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:52	Other sites include: metacritic.com mrqe.com (Movie Review Query Engine--this one usually has reviews for older films)

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