Reviews - Yes or No?
Thu, 9 Aug 2001, 06:39 pmGillian Binks28 posts in thread
Reviews - Yes or No?
Thu, 9 Aug 2001, 06:39 pmI enjoy reading intelligent reviews BUT it seems to have gotten to a stage where those who dare to give an opinion that is less-than-glowing get torched. I used to write exactly what I thought but I now refrain from reviewing shows if it would contain more constructive criticism than compliments. Instead I simply compliment those who (or that which) I felt were stand-outs or keep my mouth shut. I'm sure that I am not the only one who does this as many of the reviews read like hyped-up press releases. I don't believe that all these shows being reviewed can be that flawless.
So my question for discussion is this: Do you want to be reviewed by your peers or do you think "If I wanted his/her opinion I'd have asked for it"?
I personally think that as long as the reviewer isn't just being cruel and spiteful (and preferably is not anonymous) that reviews are good for us. After all, if we don't agree with what someone says about us or our show we can always dismiss the review/reviewer (but then again we may just learn something)!
So my question for discussion is this: Do you want to be reviewed by your peers or do you think "If I wanted his/her opinion I'd have asked for it"?
I personally think that as long as the reviewer isn't just being cruel and spiteful (and preferably is not anonymous) that reviews are good for us. After all, if we don't agree with what someone says about us or our show we can always dismiss the review/reviewer (but then again we may just learn something)!
RE: Reviews - Yes or No?
Mon, 13 Aug 2001, 01:52 pmI would suggest that this is because some shows are not worth commenting about. Maybe a show like Amadeus stirred such passions in people that they felt they just had to comment (I wanted to comment, but it had all been said!)
I would like to say that it was because of the reviews that I went to see Amadeus. I have limited "theatre going" time so I will often look to the reviews for guidance. Thanks to all who contribute to that section - I always find it valuable and interesting. Though it can be with trepidation that I look to it when I am in a show! As much as constructive criticism can be helpful, it is always encouraging to read that your performance was good.
Keep up the good work reviewers. It's a tough job - so I think I'll stick to reading them and not writing them (for now anyway!).
I would like to say that it was because of the reviews that I went to see Amadeus. I have limited "theatre going" time so I will often look to the reviews for guidance. Thanks to all who contribute to that section - I always find it valuable and interesting. Though it can be with trepidation that I look to it when I am in a show! As much as constructive criticism can be helpful, it is always encouraging to read that your performance was good.
Keep up the good work reviewers. It's a tough job - so I think I'll stick to reading them and not writing them (for now anyway!).
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