Blu-ray reviews by Greg Maltz

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I am curious to note the forum readers opinion of Greg Maltz (Blu-ray.com reviewer) highlighting his interpretation of "religion" in his BD reviews.

I have an opinion on it myself (obviously negative); however I am posting in curiosity. Has anyone else picked up on this in his reviews, and what are your feelings on it?

I will submit his reviews of "The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition"
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...74&show=review

and "Spider-man 3"
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...46&show=review
as reference to this trend (both reviewed in the last few weeks)

Unfortunately I am not as skilled as Mr. Maltz in being able to put my thoughts on the matter in written word (I guess that's why he has a job in this industry, and I do not). When reading BD reviews on Blu-ray.com, I am generally looking to find the reviewers opinion on the Video Quality, Audio Quality and Supplements/Extras to be found on the disc. I may peruse the opening remarks about the movie, as well as the summary found at the bottom of the review; but I generally disregard them.

For whatever reason (maybe issues of my own), I found it unusual and unnecessary for the reviews to indicate Mr. Maltz's opinions on the religious undertones of the movie. I also found it troubling that his opinions seem to influence his review score of the "Movie"

Shawshank: Thought by many to be "the best film of the 90's" (from the review); was given a 3.5. It would appear (to me anyway) that this score is indicative of Mr. Maltz's negative thoughts regarding how religious characters are portrayed in the film.

Spider-man 3: Thought by many to be the worst chapter in the trilogy thus far received a 4.5; apparently influenced by Mr. Maltz's positive feelings towards the "important role for faith" in the story's plot.

Ultimately I will dismiss the "Movie" reviews as I have in the past, as "opinion"; much like I do with game site reviews for games that interest me. I am however curious to note if anyone else was taken aback by the inclusion of these statements in the reviews?