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  1. Lizzie

    Lizzie Well-Known Member

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    ... but it wasn't "political" - there was no politicking going on. I suspect the low ratings and accusations of politicising was from those who had a grudge or vengeance without watching it.
     
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    A show doesn't have to be political per se for it to be judged as one. It's obviously all about a political figure, and that is bound to raise feelings, one way or the other.

    Some of the negative ratings were full of vitriol against the Obamas, with little evidence that they had watched it.

    But it is typical of the reviews of any film with a political theme, and I had expected to see exactly that before I even started reading the reviews.
     
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    Mot necessarily

    posted Kingmaker perhaps a different thread. Political

    High rating
    I recommend watching this

    its all about corruption and greed, to this day the Marcos’ hold great power, eye opener.

     
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    Where is it being shown?

    Corazon Aquino.
    In Spanish, her name is literally - heart - here, no.

    Very apt.
     
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    I find IMdb pretty accurate
    What I use to gage reviews

    I give it a second look if its over 7 score

    not totally full proof
     
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    Netflix

    OK
    Film is quite shocking.
     
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    MTR, 20th May, 2020
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    I can't find it on Netflix.
    It must be good. This is the second time you've plugged it ;-)
     
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    I'd love to see this but I can't find it anywhere. Where did you see it? Don't say Netflix bzzt wrong :)
     
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    oops. Stan
     
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    One reason why I rarely read reviews ... prefer to make my own mind up
     
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    It's far enough in the past that people can watch it without emotion, and hence judge the content on its merit rather than bias
     
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    It's on Netflix too
     
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    I often read reviews - there's so much rubbish out there.

    But sometimes I use a very big grain of salt, especially there is an obvious leaning.
     
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    The Kingmaker? No.
     
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    I tend to read the blurb watch the trailer and give the show 20 mins to reel me in
     
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    Not really, as it actually is impacting on this country today, its a dynasty

    watch it
     
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    I've found some hidden gems by taking the time to comb through IMDb listings, and reading reviews. I would have missed a lot of I'd just chose to start watching something. But that's just me.

    I've relied on reviews ever since Leonard Maltin's movie review book, years before the internet.
     
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    I do this

    also SBS viceland

    Danish movies I think best for comedy
     
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    Couldn't find it

    Watching White Lines at present

     
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