Not sure how much resonance that idea has these days, Janie;-)

I generally try to give reasons for what I think about movies. When someone simply announces that something is "shite" or that it "sucks" I don't consider that much of a response. Same for superlatives.

Also, as a performer and creative person, I don't appreciate it when someone tells me my work sucks, or is shite, and I try to extend some respect to others. Some disagree.

As to what constitutes a good film, well, there's the question. If you are a 17 year old adolescent male(or a 40+ adult male who thinks like one) you could have a different
answer than say, a female educator or psychologist. Someone in the film industry might have a very different perspective than someone who is a scholar of Restoration Comedy, and both could be equally thorough in their evaluations.

I've had a serious movie problem lately, and if someone mentions a film, I am more likely than not to watch it. In fact, if someone mentions a TV series, there is a serious possibility that I will watch it, Netflix and Hulu have opened the door, and there's no closing it.