Don't trust movie critics

Well, this past weekend Fantastic Four was released to harsh reviews from critics. The website Rotten Tomatoes listed it as having only 26% positive reviews. Yet go to Yahoo! Movies, and 12,000 people have given the movie an average of a B rating. A couple of forums I frequent have mostly positive reviews from the users. Oh..and the movie was #1 at the box office, making $56 million.

This is just one in a large string of movies that critics hate and moviegoers seem to love. Which makes it no big surprise that fairly often, movies that win a lot of Oscars are not huge box office winners.

I liked Fantastic Four. I had a fun time at the movie. Sure, it could have been better, but for what it was it did the job. I had planned putting out a long review ala my War of the Worlds review a week ago. As I started writing it I realized that it would end up being long and boring. You should really make your own judgement on a movie. If you see trailers and ads for a movie, and you think it looks good, you should go. If you're hesistant, then talk to some friends and family. People whose opinions you trust. Chances are you know what types of movies they like and what they hate, so if they liked something you'll probably know its good.

My experience has been that if I see a movie that someone I know has NOT seen, and I recommend the movie, then the person generally will enjoy it. I've already "converted" by contributor to movies like League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, I, Robot, and Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

So don't let a bad review from the Daily Inquisitor deter you from a movie. Form your own review.