Some reviews don't rate. Some do. I do. Here's how it goes.
Movies:
Scores of 5:
5 - Outstanding (Gran Torino, Shawshank Redemption.)
4 - Great stuff (Iron Man, Terminator 2)
3 - Solid/Entertaining (Tron: Legacy, PotC: Curse of the Black Pearl)
2 - Substandard (2012, Indy 4)
1 - Diabolical (Red Dawn, Pineapple Express)
Books:
Scores of 5:
5 - Outstanding (The Emperor's Gift, Betrayer.)
4 - Great stuff (H2G2, Traitor General.)
3 - Solid/Entertaining (Angel of Fire, Fallen Angels.)
2 - Substandard (Sons of Dorn, Battle for the Abyss.)
1 - Diabolical/Unfinishable (Soul Drinker, Sigvald.)
Half marks are granted where a work exceeds the basis on one scoring category, but fails to achieve the basis of the other.
(e.g. Avenger's Assemble/Know No Fear get a score of 4.5)
If it's easier for you to comprehend, double my score for an 'out of ten'.
These scores are based solely on my opinions of these works, and not of anything else. While your scores and opinions may vary, and you're welcome to share them, I'd appreciate if we could keep conversation on the matter cordial and polite.
Share and enjoy.
EJ Davies 