re: What makes a film good?

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Let me be a bit more specific: I am impressed with cinematography if it tells a story (is part of the writing). If you've seen any of Terrence Malick's films, and I'm sure you have, you will understand what I mean.

I appreciate acting, but only if the actor is achieving what the writing calls for. In my opinion it is far too easy to "spot" some actors, and even easier to typecast actors.

Special effects mean the least to me. To be honest I would probably enjoy a play of Avatar as much as, if not more, than I did the movie.

Music however, I will bend the knee. Good music in a movie is definitely a must, but at the same time the music plays on the writing. Not the other way around.

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