An Emojional Letdown: NYT Review of The Emoji Movie
The Article
In case you forgot that this movie happened, the review quickly summarizes why no one should ever watch it. The review succinctly summarizes the awful plotline and pandering pitch that couldn't be veiled by celebrity actors or glossy graphics. The review might be considered a diatribe, although one would be hard-pressed to find any online review that speaks highly of the movie. Overall, I would say that the review is-
In case you forgot that this movie happened, the review quickly summarizes why no one should ever watch it. The review succinctly summarizes the awful plotline and pandering pitch that couldn't be veiled by celebrity actors or glossy graphics. The review might be considered a diatribe, although one would be hard-pressed to find any online review that speaks highly of the movie. Overall, I would say that the review is-
- Good, because:
- It is efficient, to the point
- Not only explains the low quality of the movie but the entire industry trend towards weak film ideas
- Bad, because:
- Could be a diatribe, leans toward a condescending/exasperated tone
- Doesn't cite/quote any other reviews, outside sources, or even the movie itself
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