Strong Opinion, Wrong Opinion
It goes against Webster's definition, but in the world of film criticism from time to time a person's Strong Opinion is wrong. I can watch a movie and have a particular reation to it, yet find that nearly everyone else feels a different way. In those cases, I look at my review as the Minority Voice, giving comfort and some validation to the few who also don't agree with the majority.Case In Point, I had a very mixed reaction to GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK. I think it's well-meaning but deeply flawed.
My correspondant Humby, thinks the film is easily one of the year's absolute best, and will probably land in his Top 3 for 2005.
Critical and public reaction to the film is overwhelmingly positive, which puts me in an awkward position. But I'm sticking to my guns. I do have serious problems with the film, and I plan to directly address some of Humby's issues in a future post. But it appears in this case, my Strong Opinion is wrong.
Read my mixed review here.
Read Humby's very positive review here.
posted by Cutshaw at 10/20/2005
1 Comments:
just because your "strong opinion" differs from others doesn't make it any less valid. you disagree with me as we as the majority of critics... nothing wrong with that. i was in a similar situation this year with the critical darling ME AND YOU AND EVERYONE WE KNOW... i think that it is a piece of garbage. i think that i am about the only one, but i stick to that opinion. stay strong...
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