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[QuantumZebra]

Lmao at "bought" critics

im tired of conspiracy theory bullshit in our current climate

please come up with a more sane explanation

I mean that poster isn't really wrong. The high profile critics who get wooed at screenings often do have good things to say. The BvS previews were mostly glowing iirc.

BUT to say Marvel bosses in suits walk up to these critics with checkbooks out is a bit loopy.

If only these lowly Marvel flicks could come close to reaching the cinematic heights of Zack Snyder's magnum opus.

Nobody truly understands what Zack was trying to do, though!

 

[Blader]

*trailer comes out*

"Whoa, this movie looks really fun!"

*reactions hit, calling the movie a lot of fun*

"Yeah this is def some bullshit, I bet it sucks"

I mean that poster isn't really wrong. The high profile critics who get wooed at screenings often do have good things to say. The BvS previews were mostly glowing iirc.

You remember wrong. The glowing early reactions were from regular joes at fan preview screenings. Most of the 'top critic' reviews on RT are rotten.

 

[richiek]

I mean that poster isn't really wrong. The high profile critics who get wooed at screenings often do have good things to say. The BvS previews were mostly glowing iirc.

If I recall correctly, the non professional reviewers/bloggers were the ones giving BvS positive reviews, while the professional reviews shredded it. The ones reviewing Ragnarok are the professional ones.

 

[QuantumZebra]

If I recall correctly, the non professional reviewers/bloggers were the ones giving BvS positive reviews, while the professional reviews shredded it. The ones reviewing Ragnarok are the professional ones.

If that's true I stand corrected.

I just recall a bunch of fluff around BvS and then when it really landed, it landed hard.

 

[JustSomeone]

If I recall correctly, the non professional reviewers/bloggers were the ones giving BvS positive reviews, while the professional reviews shredded it. The ones reviewing Ragnarok are the professional ones.

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

No, they most definitely do. It's 2017 mate.

 

[CrayToes]

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

They literally do.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

Uh what

 

[Star Orpheus]

I'm looking forward to it but I also enjoyed every MCU movie a little. Some are obviously much, MUCH better then others but I can't think of a single one I've hated.

 

[SpaceWolf]

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

....are you for real?

 

[torre_avenue]

Yep, sounds like a same old "fun" (read: empty) MCU movie. At least this one seems to look good. Will watch for brunette Blanchett.

This seems like a fun template.

"Yup, sounds like a same old "dark" (read: boring) DCCU movie. At least this one seems to look passable. Will watch for mustache-less Cavill."

"Yup, sounds like a same old "philosophical" (read: drawn-out) Blade Runner movie. At least this one seems to look pretty. Will watch for emotionless Gosling."

"Yup sounds like a same old "[insert positive film buzzword]" (read: [insert negative synonym or feeling]) [insert film property]. At least this one seems to look [insert meaningless platitude]. Will watch for [feature of actor/actress] [said actor/actress]."

 

[Bronx-Man]

This seems like a fun template.

"Yup, sounds like a same old "dark" (read: boring) DCCU movie. At least this one seems to look passable. Will watch for mustache-less Cavill."

"Yup, sounds like a same old "philosophical" (read: drawn-out) Blade Runner movie. At least this one seems to look pretty. Will watch for emotionless Gosling."

"Yup sounds like a same old "[insert positive film buzzword]" (read: [insert negative synonym or feeling]) [insert film property]. At least this one seems to look [insert meaningless platitude]. Will watch for [feature of actor/actress] [said actor/actress]."

Don’t take the bait

 

[antispin]

Folks, it's ok to be skeptical of the Marvel template but don't doubt the director... Assuming he got a free hand, this is going to be awesome.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

Oh man

How I wish you were right and that this mantra extended across the board for all professions

Times have changed man... the age of "information" is a fucking bitch

 

[CoolestSpot]

I bet it's either hulk or goldblum

If anyone, I want Loki to dance while everyone else fights.

 

[WillyFive]

Mark Mothersbaugh is gonna deliver again!

 

[richiek]

First film clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoB2Mt1zO7w

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Oh man

How I wish you were right and that this mantra extended across the board for all professions

Times have changed man... the age of "information" is a fucking bitch

I fail to see how expressing an opinion over social media invalidates people as professionals. Are film critics all supposed to be Anton Ego, typing away in the dark with a grimace?

 

[Skinny Pete]

Hell yeah even more pumped for this than before!

 

[NealMcCauley]

First film clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoB2Mt1zO7w

"Loki! Look who it is!"
"..."

This is going to be amazing.

 

[ZeoVGM]

First film clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoB2Mt1zO7w

This is amazing.

I'm so damn happy they decided to play up Hemsworth's comedic side. He's great.

 

[JustSomeone]

I fail to see how expressing an opinion over social media invalidates people as professionals. Are film critics all supposed to be Anton Ego, typing away in the dark with a grimace?

For starters, there's the fact that just about anyone can post stuff on social media.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

First film clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoB2Mt1zO7w

Awesome.

 

[DrROBschiz]

I fail to see how expressing an opinion over social media invalidates people as professionals. Are film critics all supposed to be Anton Ego, typing away in the dark with a grimace?

Oh im not saying it invalidates opinions

I just think the adjustment to social media is a rocky transition

 

[Sibersk Esto]

For starters, there's the fact that just about anyone can post stuff on social media.

Right, but we're not talking about "anyone", we're talking about professionals.

 

[Timeaisis]

Wow, the best Thor movie huh.

 

[Budi]

This is amazing.

I'm so damn happy they decided to play up Hemsworth's comedic side. He's great.

Surprisingly I agree. The comedic side of Thor was the only highlight for me in the first movie, also kinda liked him in GB. But with this one, I'm mostly waiting to see Cate Blanchett chew the scenery. It will be glorious based on the trailers. She's excellent on anything she does and also aware what she is part of, she plays to the material.

 

[number11]

For starters, there's the fact that just about anyone can post stuff on social media.

If a professional film critic from the New York Times or whatever posts their review.. what difference does it make if it’s on twitter or in print?

 

[DrROBschiz]

Lets be honest

The paradigm hasnt changed

You either value the opinions of a particular critic or you dont

How you react to these impressions is on you and its not like there is some trend to positive impressions always being fluff

There is no pattern or generalization to be made so just stop.

 

[enzo_gt]

I just watched What We Do In The Shadows for the first time and I couldn't be more excited.

 

[Wamb0wneD]

yeah but what does petyr feel about it

Hahaha.

 

[jetjevons]

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

Ahahaha. You're joking. Right?

 

[Lights and Waves]

Tbh they don’t sound that positive.

 

[Lifejumper]

Tbh they don’t sound that positive.

Yeah Citizen Kane is not even mentioned once.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Tbh they don’t sound that positive.

They're clearly all quite positive in the OP.

 

[Oveja Negra]

I stopped caring about super hero movies long time ago, but I love Waititi's work so much that I was rooting for him from the beginning. Because of that, I'm reading those reviews with such a huge grin.

I'm happy for him, it seems he did a great job... again

 

[MugiwaraCole]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[#1 defender]

"Movie is loaded with his tradrmark humor".
As if anyone has heard about him before he made Thor 3.

Spoken like a true egg.

 

[xxracerxx]

"Movie is loaded with his tradrmark humor".
As if anyone has heard about him before he made Thor 3.

This is some sad, sad shit.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

"Movie is loaded with his tradrmark humor".
As if anyone has heard about him before he made Thor 3.

Lol some people don't only watch superhero movies

 

[Broken Joystick]

"Movie is loaded with his tradrmark humor".
As if anyone has heard about him before he made Thor 3.

what is this garbage post????

who can forget him after 2011's BLOCKBUSTER smash hit GREEN LANTERN

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

So I'm guessing this movie is fun.

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Right, but we're not talking about "anyone", we're talking about professionals.

A lot of these professionals should get their cred checked after the storm that was Dr. Strange.

I wouldn't put too much stock into them until you can read their entire review.

 

[Stinkles]

First film clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoB2Mt1zO7w

I almost hope people hate this just so I can love it extra hard.

 

[Einchy]

"Movie is loaded with his tradrmark humor".
As if anyone has heard about him before he made Thor 3.

Professional film critics don't post their impressions on fucking Twitter

*fart*

 

[Bronx-Man]

"Movie is loaded with his tradrmark humor".
As if anyone has heard about him before he made Thor 3.

Awful post. Go watch What We Do In The Shadows immediately.

 

[Raziel]

Finally, a jokey Marvel movie.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Awful post. Go watch What We Do In The Shadows immediately.

Who is going to take this recommendation serious?

I only read reviews from professionals who have their works printed in the periodicals.

 

[night814]

Mark Mothersbaugh is a genius so I'm not suprised it's getting praised.

Had no idea he was on this. Hype intensifying.

 

[Magwik]

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