Rating Scale - DE Review

As I explained in Spoiling the Fun, I'm of the firm belief that ratings are utterly useless unless you know how the scale works (and even then, I'm not convinced they're all that helpful). Below is a guide to the movie reviews' thirteen different grades.

A+ : Genius
It's an unforgettable masterpiece. This grade is reserved for rare works of influence and innovation.

A : Excellent
It's compelling and intelligent, and it never misses a beat. Simply put, this is how it's done.

A- : Great
It's among the best of its genre. If you're unfamiliar with the latter and want to try it out, this is where to start.

B+ : Good
It's engaging and well crafted. Fans of the genre will most definitely appreciate it.

B : Enjoyable
It's solid entertainment but nothing to write home about… Unless you're reviewing it. Heh.

B- : Passable
It meets reasonable expectations, but only hardcore fans of the genre are likely to appreciate it.

C+ : Under-Ambitious
It mostly accomplishes what it sets out to do, but only because it doesn't set the bar very high.

C : Forgettable
Though technically sound, it fails to resonate emotionally, making for a bland experience.

C- : Problematic
It's noticeably flawed, but it remains bearable. Its faults are more distracting than offensive.

D+ : Mediocre
Though some parts are effective, major conceptual problems make it impossible to recommend.

D : Bad
It's generally incompetent, but not outright terrible. There are one or two things in it that work.

D- : Awful
It's incompetent drivel. Everything about it is either amateurish or just plain stupid.

F : Evil
It's morally reprehensible. The people behind it should take a long look in the mirror.

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