Everybody's not a critic; Who's right? It's a matter of viewpoint.(VARIETY)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: September 16, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

Every critic has opened a letter to read, "I don't believe you saw the same show I did." Not only is the line a cliche, but it shows a fundamental misunderstanding of a critic's role: We see the same shows everyone else does, but we look at them differently.

A critic's job is not to tell you whether you will enjoy a movie; no one can do that. The job is to describe the movie and compare it to other movies.

An anecdote might help explain the difference: I go with one of my kids to a Twins game. The good guys take a first-inning lead, but then the wheels come off: They ...

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