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Post by movieliker on Feb 24, 2024 14:58:13 GMT
For me it's;
1) writing
2) plot
3) technical production (sound, camera work, etc.)
Even in a stupid movie, good dialogue is necessary or I lose interest.
What about you? Sex, attractive actors, action, violence, etc.
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Post by Flying Monkeys on Feb 24, 2024 15:01:24 GMT
Explosions.
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Post by kuatorises on Feb 24, 2024 15:18:23 GMT
Entertainment value.
Believability. Not necessarily realistic, but what I am seeing has to look feasible/plausible. Bad effects take me right out of a movie.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Feb 24, 2024 15:29:49 GMT
Story and writing, for sure. But also quality acting to help bring some believability.
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Post by movieliker on Feb 24, 2024 18:00:41 GMT
Unless it's intentional (science fiction, comedy) I can't accept illogical or unrealistic dialogue or plot twists. Especially when their only purpose is to advance the plot.
To me, that is just bad writing.
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Post by movieliker on Feb 24, 2024 18:00:56 GMT
And another thing that really grinds my gears is vehicles driving around with their doors unlocked. Especially in obviously high crime areas. (I guess the crew is too lazy to lock the doors for inside vehicle video.)
And blinds and curtains open at night. Especially in dramas where the subjects are supposed to be hiding from others who wish to do them harm. Everywhere I go --- especially in the city --- everybody closes their blinds and curtains at night. Even when they aren't hiding from those who wish to do them harm. (I guess directors think open blinds and curtains make for better camera shots and video. Or the crew is too stupid or lazy to close them for night scenes.)
Stupid.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Feb 25, 2024 5:41:27 GMT
Tits.
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Post by PaulsLaugh on Feb 25, 2024 9:22:10 GMT
How long it is, because after about 90 minutes, I have to use the bathroom.
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Post by James on Feb 25, 2024 20:08:13 GMT
Writing, interesting characters, ability to evoke emotion, other technical features like editing and cinematography.
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Post by movieliker on Feb 26, 2024 13:29:34 GMT
How long it is, because after about 90 minutes, I have to use the bathroom. If you have a DVR or you are streaming, you can just pause it for bathroom breaks. |
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Post by mowlick on Feb 26, 2024 14:48:19 GMT
Something cheerful, or at least upbeat.
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Post by Fox in the Snow on Feb 27, 2024 12:09:45 GMT
A distinct, interesting, original, or aesthetically pleasing visual style
A narrative that eschews cliché and traditional plot development
Abstraction
Atmosphere
Restrained performances
Minimal dialogue
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Post by mowlick on Mar 2, 2024 13:05:18 GMT
How long it is, because after about 90 minutes, I have to use the bathroom. It must be wonderful, to manage 90 minutes without going to the loo ![[sun]](http://storage.proboards.com/6870873/images/xxbZAntehYJKWsTebBax.gif) |
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Post by movieliker on Mar 2, 2024 14:15:49 GMT
Writing, interesting characters, ability to evoke emotion, other technical features like editing and cinematography. I agree about interesting characters. If everything else is good, but there are no interesting characters, I lose interest. |
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Post by ellynmacgregor2024 on Mar 16, 2024 3:11:25 GMT
While I agree with this sentiment, I wish to add that there must be at least one likable character (preferably one that doesn't die within the first ten minutes, lol). Not that they should all be goody-goodies, as that would be boring--and sometimes the supposed villain can be more likable than the supposed hero--but if all of the characters spend all or most of their time sniping at each other and doing mean, petty things, I reach for the "Off" button pretty fast.
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