Judging Movies By Their Message

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I think it's an inherent—and often subconscious—bias, but I wonder how much it shapes our final judgment of a movie. When a film presents an allegory or microcosm that aligns with our worldview, are we more likely to praise it, even if its execution is flawed? And conversely, do we dismiss brilliant films simply because we don’t agree with their message? I'm no expert on newer movies, but it seems like they fall into camps—films that align with certain ideologies and are praised for it, and those that don't, which often get written off regardless of craft.