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Review the Reviewer
by Shekhar Singh on May 18, 2007 01:33 AM

Rediff readers,
Every time a review appears on rediff, tons of messages in favor or otherwise are posted. I personally think reviewing a movie is a very personal experience. The kind of movies one likes or dislikes tells a lot about one's character.
Before we read a review about a movie we should be able to review the reviewer. Let me clarify what I am talking about here. If the reviewer informs the readers about his/her all time favorite movies in different categories (action, comedy..etc) before he begins to review the movie in question, then the reader would have an idea as to where the reviewer is coming from. For example, if I think "Jaane bhi do yarron" was the best comedy ever made and "Saving Private Ryan" the best action, I immediately project my bias towards the movie in question. It would also be a good idea to tell the reader what is the worst comedy/action according to the reviewer.
This would stop the reader from reading the review if the reviewer likes doesnt matches with his or her idea of a good movie.

Shekhar

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