The Review would not be complete if I didn't dare to judge the movies I cover. I use an "x out of 10" scale. I'll give every movie a certain number of points (7/10, for example) based on technical elements such as casting, editing, script, directing, and scoring. I also add (or subtract) points based on my personal opinion. Here's the scale and what "My Rating" generally means:
1/10 - A complete flop. A bomb. A film of no use to the world of cinema. A film to be avoided at all costs.
2/10 - A apple at the bottom of the barrel. Whatever value the film has is momentary and fleeting at best.
3/10 - A rebel film. What some might consider to have "cult" status. Worth renting but probably not buying. B-Rate at its best.
4/10 - A film that is acceptable and generally enjoyed. A film that will be the topic of water cooler attention but never receive the Academy's recognition.
5/10 - An average film. Functional and worth the watching but not something you'd necessarily commit to multiple viewings.
6/10 - A good film that just wasn't good enough to achieve the fame it might have deserved. Still worthy of praise for making it above movie mediocrity.
7/10 - A diamond in the rough. The sparkle of greatness is mixed with tolerable disappointment.
8/10 - A standard. Oscar-worthy and steady. A must-see and must-own.
9/10 - A classic or soon-to-be classic. Easy to watch over and over with consistent enjoyment. A spectacle of cinematic production and direction.
10/10 - A movie of the highest preparation, production, and presentation. Without any noticeable flaws or moments of want for anything. Cinematic perfection. Though awards are not required to achieve 10/10, these films may be heavily rewarded by the Academy and cinematic community.
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