I hated this movie. Hated hated hated hated hated this movie. Hated it. Hated every simpering stupid vacant audience-insulting moment of it. Hated the sensibility that thought anyone would like it. Hated the implied insult to the audience by its belief that anyone would be entertained by it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The reviewer repeatedly expresses hatred for the film, its audience, and its premise.
- In plain terms
- The movie is hated on every level, including its attempt to entertain.
- What can you take from it?
- Intense dislike can extend to both the work and its intended audience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does strong dislike become unproductive?
- How can critics address audience-targeted flaws?
Another view
Repetitive language may reduce the impact of the criticism.
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