re: What makes a film good?

I think it really depends. There are so many different aspects that come into what makes a movie good or bad.

First of all, the enjoyment of movies is very subjective. Some people just connect with stories or characters better than others so they may enjoy a movie more than another person.

If I find a characters motivations compelling or believable, that weighs a lot for me. I think people need reasons for doing what they're doing. Their motivations need to be clear and reasonable.

A good story is also important. It doesn't have to have subject matter that I can relate to, but it needs to be told in such a way that makes it interesting. Proper pacing, character development, etc need to be right for that particular movie.

It also depends on what type of movie you're watching. For me, Horror movies for instance are all about how shocking they can be. What's shocking to me may be different from what's shocking to you. Dialogue, acting, etc don't weigh as much. There are also comedy horror movies that have a completely different criteria.

Everyone has their reasons for why they like what they like. I think everyone's opinion can be valuable in some way. I think the most important thing about what makes a film is good is that people figure out for themselves whether or not they like it and are not swayed by outside opinion too much.