I give this video an epic elbow drop and an A+.

Incredible video Chris, proud to be a part of it. Thank you. -Schmoes

this is why i prefer chris over other reviewers. he sounds genuine and i can see how he love movies.

That's the blackest suit I've ever seen. It's like staring into a dark void.

I wish critics were as smart as this guy. He hit the nail on the head.

I love it when all my favourite movie reviewers gather around. Great initiative and awesome video, Chris!

Without a doubt you are my favourite you tuber Chris, you have so much intelligence and professionalism and logically thinking.

At the end of the day, a good film critic is one who loves movies.

Chris Stuckman is officially the best Film Critic Critic

Critics shouldn't be bashed for transmitting their thoughts with some measure of literary skill or elegance. Its unfortunate that so much of the public equates intellectualism with snobbery.

My god... you're so articulate when speaking it's almost hypnotic.

JeremyJahns, Chris Stuckmann, and theFLICKpick are my favorite.

This is the avengers of youtube film critics.

I accidentally skipped ahead early on in the video and what I heard was, "I worked with mentally handicapped children...this is one of the hardest parts of film criticism."

Chris Stuckmann I gotta say that I'm a recent viewer of your movie review and I gotta admit, your videos are awesome and very informative to watch. Alot of your instincts in movie watching and appreciation are the same as mine. Your attention to plot, acting, directing, writing, music score, etc. is very entertaining. Dare I say you could be the heir apparent to my favorite all time critic Roger Ebert? It's getting there with me. This video on the essence of film criticism/movie reviewer was in my opinion spot on. I can see people down the line, including myself, being motivated to become one just based on the information found in this video alone. In closing, I just wanna say I have now become an official fan of your work and I'm looking forward to your continued evolution as a film critic. If you're ever in the Tri-State area, I would be honored if we could sit and chat over a beer and just geek out on some movies and the experiences you've had trying to watch them (yeah, I saw THAT video too, LOL!). Much success to you from a true fan in lil ole New Jersey!

Love watching Chris and Jeremy Jahns! My go to guys!

9:00 I agree with you there! It doesn't feel right if I don't share my opinion about movies! Sadly, hardly any of my friends or family like to intellectually talk about them.

My definite favorite video reviewers: -YMS, mostly because of the fact that, while I do not exactly agree with his opinions all the time, he still knows what he is talking about, and it's always interesting to hear his opinions, as he also has a great knowledge in film moviemaking beyond storytelling. That, and he's pretty damn funny as well :P -Redlettermedia, because they always discuss a movie in detail, and they also seem very interested in talking about it. That, and their Plinkett reviews are nothing short of legendary. -Doug Walker, because his taste in movies is pretty damn mature, and his love for movies always shines through in his videos. And his Sibling Rivalry with Rob are like wathcing Siskel and Ebert.¨ -Chris Stuckmann, because he is the guy whose taste in movies is the one I identify with the most.¨ -Jeremy jahns. Say what you want about him, but at least he is down to earth and doesn't care what haters say about him. yeah, his favorite movies are usually the more mainstream ones, but he is still easy to identify with. -Confused Matthew. yeah, he is not uploading on YT anymore, and I have often found myself disagreeing and downright angered by his reviews, but he never lets hype and advertisement affect his opinion, and his Favorite Movies segments are always very well thought out. And he NEVER tries to tell people that they are wrong, but only to give objective, legitimate criticism. Some other KZfaqrs I also like to watch: -The Flick Pick - AMC Theatres -Schmoesknow - Pretty Much It - JogWheel / MovieNight

Great video, and lots of wonderful insight here - especially love the (paraphrased) Ebert quote about negative reviews still being useful to fans of that work, that bit of advice has stayed with in all of my writing as well. Watched the whole thing - good job putting it all together - I only wish I was invited ;-)

This is hands down one of the most informative and thought-provoking videos I've ever seen on KZfaq. I only feel bad that it took me a year to discover it. Your work is truly appreciated, Chris. Bravo.

Truly fantastic video Chris. Completely agree with all that you said and I'm glad you were able to band together a bunch of our fellow critics. I'm glad we all share this immense passion for film and I couldn't be more honored to put out reviews alongside yourself and the rest of our motorcycle gang of critics. Well done buddy!

Great video, Chris! Very insightful. I think about this kind of stuff all the time when doing my own reviews. Especially loved the bit about video reviews vs. written reviews, and how they're not in competition with one another. Keep up the great work.

I'm eighteen years old & I've always loved watching movies, especially every week going to the movies on Thursday night to watch the premiere. & I have just realized how I analyze the movies I watch, such as their similarities to other movies or trying to figure out what about the movie made me feel a certain way. & now I'm really interested in doing movie reviews on KZfaq after watching this video because watching movies is something I really truly love to do & I want to share my thoughts with others.

this is your most underrated video, your passion for film really showed here Chris, grear video.

This is Chris' best video ever. It deserves an A+ Awesometacular! _angelic music plays_ _audience applauds_

I find that actually writing a review is far more valuable in crystallizing my experience of every movie. Really taking the time to think about everything. Sometimes something I thought was okay, starts to really bother me, sometimes something I didn't much care for, I find out there was much more of value in it. / Also, from the beginning, I look at every movie's intention. If I think it communicated it effectively and responsibly, that wins a lot of points. The intention is huge. And if a filmmaker really knows how to manipulate and guide an experience...dude...the best.

Finally got the chance to watch this and all I can say is thank you! So much great advice and insight into the perspectives of critics and reviewers of all shapes and sizes. Also, I must admit I was so excited when John showed up in his video contribution. You two are two of my favorite personalities of anyone I know or know of.

Hey Chris, I just wanted to thank you for this video and always being really open and honest with your reviews and yourself. I started my channel a few months ago without really knowing how to do what I wanted to do. You were a huge inspiration for me to become better and I just wanted to thank you for all that you've done for this community. It could have been really easy for you to just review movies and not get involved with those who watch your reviews, but you give back with videos like this, and that means a ton to people like me who want to get into this field. Thank you!

8:24 nice Beyond the Trailer impression

Chris, I can't thank you enough. I'm entering my sophomore year of college and I've just decided that this is something I want to pursue, starting with contacting my school newspaper to develop a potential column. Your advice is guiding me on the right track, and I'm much obliged. Thanks again.

Thank you Chris for the years worth of wonderful videos you have made. I have followed you for many years & I consider you the magnum opus of film criticism since the passing of Roger Ebert. Your love & respect for his work is invaluable in the quality of your work. I think the approach that film reviews by video format have taken is the connotation that it's open ended. That's why I adore your videos.... you don't dictate, you discuss. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

i watch JeremyJahns Shmoes Chris Stuckmann TheFlickpick

Very informative video! I think I might be ready to start reviewing movies soon and this really helped me put film criticism into a perspective I'm comfortable with. Chris is honestly one of my favorite reviewers ever and this video only gave me more respect for him.

I really appreciate when a reviewer can offer a viewpoint on the many aspects of a film, not just a blanket statement of “this rocks” or “this sucks”. It shows a great respect for the effort those who worked on the film as well as a respect for the audience. And I also enjoy when I can receive more information regarding filmmaking while watching a review. It shows that the reviewer is knowledgeable and actually likes film. It also helps to understand the reviewer’s particular standpoint. This is why I knew instantly that I wanted to tune in to your channel. You are very competent reviewer and very enjoyable to watch!

Thank you, Chris, so much for making this video. It is so refreshing to hear someone I look up to and admire talk about film criticism in a very passionate and insightful way. I am a film reviewer myself. I have been doing it for over a year now and as much as Stephen King has inspired me to write horror, you and the others I have subscribed to, Doug Walker, Lindsay Ellis, Stupendous Wave, etc, have inspired me to chase my other dream of being a film reviewer. Watching this video has given me a lot to think about with regard to re-inventing my style and coming up with new and creative ways to present my videos. Much to learn, I still have, as Yoda would say, but I am enjoying every moment of the creative process. Every time I watch either yours or any of the other reviewers I have previously mentioned, I feel as if I am home again. That I am sitting at home on the couch drinking my coffee and talking about movies with like-minded people who I greatly respect. Thank you, Chris, once again for doing what you do best and for inspiring me to follow my passion. You are truly awesome and, of course, I"ll be checking out those who you featured in your video as well.

What a great video! So many perspectives from very respectable people. As a soon to be film student, I appreciate this video a lot. Thanks to everyone involved, keep up all your great work!

This video deserves a lot more views.

It was nice to see Jeremy Jahns without 75 jump cuts per minute. I find that style annyoing.

Great Collaboration ! I was really happy to see Jeremy Jahns and the Schmoes chime in. I like to read written reviews on IMDB before I watch a movie in theaters because it is a fast, but after I see a movie, if I feel strongly about it, I love to watch video reviews to revisit favorite scenes and feel like I am discussing it with a friend !

Great video Chris! Please keep on making these videos debating different topics and film related stuff, like your video about directing action movies or the one about long trailers. It's great stuff and very very enjoyable to watch. Thanks for using so much time on this and I want to let you know it's really worth it!

All of my favorite movie reviewers all in one video! This is amazing.

It's weird hearing Jeremy Jahns speak without all the quick cuts.

What an awesome video. Thanks for orchestrating all this Chris. Really loved all the perspectives.

Love it Chris thanks for taking the time to do this!

Great discussion Chris, you really hit the nail on the head with this one. Applause for you. For your next one you could do it on he subjects of "How some CGI in movies has ruined or lessened the overall experience of the film"

Daaaang Stuckmann you gathered all the avengers

Wow, thanks for finally making this video, Chris. You've really answered a lot of my questions about reviewing movies through writing and videos. I loved all of the videos submitted by other KZfaqrs whom I have also watched. Some great points were made, especially, in my opinion, those made by Jeremy Jahns, Scott Mantz, and Alicia Malone. Thanks for giving us all insight on film critique.

Chris Stuckmann, I have always enjoyed you as an entertainer and as a reviewer, but I can honestly say that because of this video, you are now a legitimate source of inspiration for me. I am majoring in Journalism because there's nothing that I would want more than to be able to write about my love for film as articulately and as professionally as possible. I'm currently using accounts on Letterboxd and Rottentomatoes as outlets for me to enhance my writing skills and my ability to formulate an opinion as concisely and as entertainingly as possible. Now whenever I write a review, I will be using this video for reference. I hope to one day be as influential and inspirational to someone as much as you have been to me. Thank you for "Stuckmannizing" me and for all of the work that you have done and will continue to do.

Chris stuckman has some of the best insight on the internet

I really appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video. What I do on youtube is similar, but a little different. But i'm an avid movie goer. I never miss out on new movies and probably go once or twice a week to the theater. Keep up the good work! I always enjoy your reviews and find them completely honest and well though out.

I came across your channel a month ago Chris. I enjoy film and have always enjoyed debating and discussing movies with others. It's always an interesting experience to have with people when talking about their thoughts and emotions when it comes to what they view in the theater or on TV. I was thinking today after I watched this video that the aspect of watching a movie reviewer on youtube and how that in it's self is entertainment and art as well.. is sometimes over looked. Thank you so much for what you do and always giving me an awesome experience while watching your videos. Keep it up bro!

Really love your reviews Chris! You, the Schmoes, Popcorn Talk, Collider, Jahns, SJ, you all have inspired me to go beyond and, not only watch you guys, but make my own movie reviews. Hope to be as big as you someday!

And THANK YOU about the reviewers who try to shove current day news and politics into movie reviews. I cant stand that. Go write for a politics/news blog if you want to speculate on that junk!

Excellent video Chris. Great insights on how to be a film reviewer on KZfaq as well! I noticed that nod (diss) to LCJ haha.

Most original video I have ever seen a movie reviewer do. Absolutely perfect, you truly stand out among all these other great reviewers that you've shown us.

hey man, thank you so much for making this video, I am really getting into this movie critic thing on my channel, and can not wait to get to a point where I can bring new people your way when I get that big because you have helped me yo become one hell of a movie critic, notes will be taken and videos will be made because of all of these people bringing in their inputs. I love this entire video, beginning to end, keep up the great work!

Wow this is very interesting and informative. Thank you!

I fully agree with Jeremy. Critics analyse movies as hard as they can and aren't as relatable as reviewers, who are more of a forgiving movie goer and more alike to the average person.

This is exactly what I needed to see I’ve been wanting to start a review channel since I was in high school but I had no idea how to start up. this video has inspired me thank you Chris and thank you everyone who was involved in this video

I love this video, and I especially love how you and Schmoes and Flickster and the like all seem to have your own little group going and constantly promote each other and appear on each other's videos.

I've always felt like critics just spit out complex words and just tried to think of themselves like as non-human. I was very surprised to read Roger Ebert's reviews where he always said what he felt. He always was about the emotional experience. He said that he judged a film on the whole experience. He didn't chase the perfect film but he enjoyed what he got. Did you know that he hated The Usual Suspects? that he loved Batman:Mask of The Phantasm. Yeah, he liked an animated film but didn't like a neo-noir film. That for me is professionalism and loving movies; understanding characters and their struggles and not being afraid to EXPLAIN what you really think.

Jeremy Jahns without quick-cuts gives me a little anxiety

Chris, I want to thank you for taking something you love and sharing it with people who potentially won't like what you say. I love talking about movies but I'm not always confident to share my thoughts in case somebody thinks they're stupid. You take this seriously and I really appreciate it. I'd love to talk movies with you sometime but for now I will continue to enjoy your videos! Thank you.

This is why you're one of my favourite KZfaq channels Chris, getting everyone involved for us, we thank you!

This must have taken you a long time to put together, you did such a great job! Really enjoyed hearing your guys thoughts on film criticism.

John brought new meaning to getting Stuckmanised..... *shivers*

thanks for the hard work !! i really appreciate it !!! i left cali for five years and not having my friends around for movie talk was very bad and having found you guys i really felt it was like talking to them or listening , very nice I really relate to you guys

Thank you so much for making this video. It was very nice to hear your opinion, and others, on this topic. I will take what you've said to heart, and I look forward to checking some of these guys out!

Idk why but I was completely engrossed by this video. So educational and well put together. This is why I love Chris and many other movie critics

this was like the justice league of movie reviewers

Thank you for making this. I've been thinking about starting to do online movie reviews and this really helps. It was great that you invited other critics to give their opinions and share their experience as well.

I found your Channel by chance and I am blown away by the passion and dedication you work on your videos. Very great discussion and big thumb up for all the details.

Amazing video Chris, me being a reviewer this hits me right in the heart

Hey Chris, keep up the good content. I like the hilarity series, rant on movie goers , this film critic video, why scary films don't scare anymore, the issues with directors and action films, and the in depth conversation, analysis on your view point you give on movies you prefer to review over. The production quality is professional and continues to grow and your passion for movies, view point, and critique on films and the movie industry are not just entertaining but most important informative they make a connection with your audience and make a point that gives a fellow movie goer more perspectives and insight on the movies we love and the films we chose to see to generate more discussion on the love of movies.

Chris, SUPER appreciated this video. I really want to get into reviewing and this was really informative. It's been a couple years since making this so if you had any more advice or if any things have changed since first making this, it would be awesome if you made a part 2 or follow up!

One of your best videos so far, Chris! Great job. Still waiting for some of those vintage film reviews, though...

I think the director of Birdman seen this video then added the scene in the bar with Keaton and the critic lol. I couldn't help but think of that scene while re watching this

This is one of the greatest videos ever!

I sincerely want to thank you for your time and effort in crafting these segments on your channel because they offer what few other videos on KZfaq do, insight. There is a lot of powerful understating crammed into this video and it is refreshing to know that their is a community of people who have a real passion for film just as I do. Keep up the good work!

Loved this video Chris! I am trying to get into reviews, written and video, and this video really helped me out. Thanks Chris and keep up the great work.

Very intelligent video Chris. I agree with everything said here. Also in the words of John Flickinger I consider myself a Film Enthusiasts. Sure when I started I was sort of a Critic but I've grown with the times. And the only time I ever bash a movie is during my Stupid Movie of the Week! People tell me to calm down in those videos but they're missing the point of the whole video. That is the point of it lol. But I watched all of the Planet of the Apes movies. I watched several reviews on the remake from 2001 people bash it because it's a remake not looking at the point of the film. I watch it and after it's done I sit and think about it before making my video. I ended up liking it more because I saw it as a film not a remake. My point of movies today is simply watch them as movies. And as a movie Fan! I too have to Thank You Chris, Jeremy Jahns, The Schmoes, John Flickster for checking out my channel giving your time to appreciate the work I put into them. I especially want to Thank Roger Ebert & Richard Roeper because without them I wouldn't be here doing what I'm doing. =D

I prefer that video of JeremyJahns with no so much jump cuts. It's so much better.

I love your videos man. I get so happy when I see your uploads on my subscriptions.

Great video Chris, I might have tried to reach out to you on the comments section and twitter about the topic so I really appreciate this video. I've always been a movie enthusiat since childhood, my older sister brought me to my first movie "Pocahontas" when I was really young, but the movie that changed all for me was "The Matrix". I was still young, but I finally saw movies as art and realized all the work behind a movie when I watched the behind the scenes. Then I became passionate about movies and movie news in general. So I started buying movie magazines and reading reviews in newspapers. When the youtube boom happened, it was really good seeing movie lovers talking movies in a relatable way while being entertaining. I've subscribed to 10 or so movie reviewers I watch on a daily basis, not in order to know whether I will go see a certain movie or not. In fact I enjoy listening to people talking about movies. Then I started writing down my opinions about movies with a couple of friends. It was the best thing ever! Everybody loves to go see a movie from time to time. But these guys were movie fans like me. I could finally share my passion with people I knew in real life. When I review movies, I feel a lot like you guys: I don't bash movies I didn't like, I say what did work for me, and what didn't and since art is subjective, somewhere, someone will gladly disagree with me. And this is what I like about it: the dialogue. I also consider important the fact that you're relatable to the average moviegoer, because like some of your guests said, I'm a film enthusiast and not a critic. Therefore, I don't have film degrees to back up my opinion on movie criticism. I like me some pop corn flicks just as much as indy dramas. (However I do plan on attending film school classes eventually). The best reward is not be read (a lot/at all), I honestly think that my reviews aren't written in a really good way, it's rather like Alicia said: When people are searching for something to watch and ask you suggestions then come thank you afterwards. This is the best feeling in my opinion. Thank you for this video Chris. Have an awesome day and keep up the good work. Cheers!

Jeremy Jahns is the bomb, he has so much energy, and I mostly agree with his opinions on movies.

Totally agree! there are a lot of critics that seems like they don't actually enjoy anything. And you can feel the frustration in their lines or videos.

Chris this video was fantastic! Thank you, and all your guests, for this ine.

Thank you for making a few of the fundamentals that I was a little foggy about on this topic a lot more clearly for me, Mr. Stuckmann. You're one of the few inspirations that made me start my own style of reviews.

Considering I strongly have that feeling of discussing film and television after I see it and literally everyone gets pissed off and annoyed by my enthusiasm I think Ive found my people, Im going to try and continue doing movie reviews and Im minoring in film/media in college. Possibly a writing major. Thank you so much for this video Chris, and everyone involved :)

"I worked with mentally handicapped children." Guess that explains how you could deal with the Batman v Superman fanboys...

I recently stumbled upon your videos and have been binge watching them. I love it and please do more!

Brilliant video chris, great ensemble of critics/movie reviewers, its great watching your vids, a very honest and professional person, very relatable, keep it up chris

I generally enjoy most of your videos, but I think this is one of your very best. Great, great job.

Very good video, Chris! The KZfaq movie reviewers actually inspired me to do reviews myself. I now do video game reviews on a pretty big Swiss website. And if a game was awesome, the reader will feel that in my review, even though I try to avoid the 'I'-form in those reviews. Really great points made by PMI, Jahns and the Schmoes, great video, Chris!

I was SO hoping you'd include PMI in this video. Love them!!! Love the video too- very informative. Thanks!!

I really enjoyed this video because it showcased your love for movies and respect for the act of reviewing them , getting so many people to talk about the subject was very interesting and it really makes you understand the POV of movie reviewers and what they want to achieve with their work. Great job!

Chris Stuckmann Nice tie Anyways, most of what you're saying would work with any type of review. Being from a movie review through technology reviews.

Great effort man. Thanks to the KZfaq movie community for this video.

Great video Chris, really enjoyed watching everyone talk about their opinions on what they do.

Hey Chris! Beautiful video, I wanna say a big thankyou for all that you've done to inspire me as a critic on KZfaq myself, I've been doing it for more than two years and I think it's time to call it quits. I love film, but I don't have the time to review films, I've found new passions and I wanna try other things. I'll still do videos from time to time but thank you, your videos kept me going man! I owe you :)