Reviews: isn't it odd...

[celticangel1976]

While there might be a set list of things that reviewers look for, 
whether or not they see those things in a movie is all up to 
personal opinion.  That's why there's so many movie reviewers.  
Someone somewhere is bound to see it the same way you do so you can 
always quote them to give the movie a favorable review.  :)

For me, I have to believe the character.  I have to be pulled into 
the movie and forget that it's, say, Alan Rickman, and totally 
believe it's Snape.  The Trio are getting much better, but there are 
still areas where they need work.  Overall, though, I'd say that yes 
they were great.  But if you want to break it down scene by scene 
that's another thing entirely.  I totally agree with whoever said 
Dan doesn't do upset well.  The crying sounded so strained and fake 
it was indeed cringeworthy.  But I really think to make yourself cry 
believably on screen or stage is either a gift you're born with or 
something that takes years to master.

I had a friend of mine who hasn't read the books, only seen the 
movies saying I was being too critical about things that were left 
out.  No matter how I tried to tell him that these things were 
important for future events in the movies/books he didn't get it.  I 
think there will always be two groups for reviewers of these 
movies.  Those that have read the books, and those that haven't.  
Lots of subgroups in there as well, but you get my meaning.

CelticAngel