Friday, May 19

A critical critique of critics

Can you really trust a critic to give you an informed opinion of something? I'm going to cheat here and post a conversation between myself, and 2Blog... Hopefully it'll show you the type of opinionated person you illustrious blog author is. ;) Enjoy.
2Blog says:see the slagging the Da Vinci code has copped....hmmm
Syridian says:Yeah, well, they are critics... they gotta slag it.
2Blog says:true
Syridian says:I wouldn't be surprized if the ones slagging it are actually religious people
2Blog says:just surprised though, how vocal it is.
2Blog says:yes true
2Blog says:but they did endorse Passion of the Christ
Syridian says:I'm tempted to see if I can get into a session tonight.
2Blog says:thing is tho, read some of there comments - this aint just blatant gripes
2Blog says:thats the thing that got me
Syridian says:You know me and critics.... I don't listen to them... Otherwise I would end up like my mate... missing out cause he's too stubborn.
Syridian says:He thinks that just cause of all the hype, the movies gotta be crap.
Syridian says:I say that the only way to determine that, is to watch it yourself... not listen to critics who not only have their own opinions on movies, but like to pick apart anything that doesn't conform to their own ideals.
2Blog says:yes i agree
2Blog says:but it's very rare that critics actually attack the actual construction element of the film
2Blog says:usually its cheap shots e.g. shit acting, plot holes etc
Syridian says:True... But EVERYthing has politics attached to it in business... Nobody gives their honest opinion... Specially critics.. they are paid to analyse and come up with a critique that appeals to their readers, following a governed set of rules by their publishers.
2Blog says:(no wonder he is blog mad)
Syridian says:Add to that the mix of their own personal opinion... and any underlying personal politics... how can you really trust a critic?
Syridian says:Hehehehe
2Blog says:wouldnt call it personal opinion - more like they inject there personalities
Syridian says:Speaking of the blog.. I might critique the critics just for the fun of it.
2Blog says:might as well
2Blog says:u just splurged out that much trash that no critic would have room to breathe a single breath
Syridian says:Although I think my issue is more with those that listen to the critics more than the critics themselves....
2Blog says:Syridian the Editor - please submit your blank paragraphs for publication
Syridian says:LOL...
Syridian says:Damn right. Does me good to get it out.
2Blog says:I pity your future wife heheheheh
Damn critics! ;)

Disclaimer: Whilst this conversation is basically as is, it was edited to remove unrelated topics, and correct spelling.

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