I wanted to go see Cabin but didn’t have time. I like horror movies, and I like horror movies that mess with the rules. I didn’t want to see Act at all, the whole non-actor war movie thing just doesn’t appeal. Yeah I see a lot of movies, big theaters and arthouse, which is another reason check out reviews, having multiple movies I’m at least kind of interested in out the same weekend is pretty frequent, but there’s only so much time.
Anyways, my main problem is the rating/review culture that is permeating all aspects of American life. Do we really need reviews for fast casual restaurants and hair clippers? Last month I had to cancel a lawn service appointment because my wife got online and told me they got "bad reviews". She wanted me to check the "reviews" on a Samsung front loading washer I had picked out to replace our old one. For crying out loud, who the hell cares?
It's like people want a personalized panel of diving judges to hold up "10" signs before they take the chance on buying a pack of microwavable ziti. It won't kill you to put the big boy pants on and take a chance.
I'll read reviews if I'm picking out a heart surgeon. Anything else I can handle on my own without hearing what the masses think.
OK, rant off.