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Originally Posted by ChronoGrl
Geez, Rod! No need to take it personally! So just because making a movie is difficult means that people don't have the right to criticize it? Criticism AND reverence are the cornerstones of discussion (ok, that was a bit of an overstatement, but you know what I mean)... If everyone just sat back and applauded every movie that was churned out just because it was weely weely haad too maik, well, that's sort of like giving out "constellation" awards to kids who can't handle not winning.
People who produce movies should expect criticism, whether it be constructive or not. When you put yourself in the limelight, that's what happens. Besides, didn't you WANT people to see it? Plus, arguably it's criticism that people use to build future products on.
Not to mention, this is just OPINION. And everyone has a right to their opinion. There's no way that everyone is going to LOVE every movie that comes out, and that's OK. It's disputing opinions that make up a discussion and make up a forum.
See, I dig that. "Pretentious" is more of a dig at the director (as a person, vs their work) and can be taken as offensive (which is I assume why Rod responded the way he did). Argue with the use of "pretentious," but let us criticize. And let directors grow a pair.
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