Concepts
Rating a film
The rating is the final mark of the analysis, on a 7-to-1 scale: from Excellent (7) to Not recommended (1).
After global interpretation, the rating turns judgment into a mark. The scale runs from Excellent (7), Very good (6), Good (5), Fair (4), Bad (3), Poor (2), to Not recommended (1).
Rating is not arbitrary: it must rest on the prior analysis. The mark honestly summarizes whether you would recommend the film and why.
Example
A flawless masterpiece deserves a 7; a competent but forgettable film, a 5.
How to spot it
Give it the mark you’d assign when recommending it (or not) to a good friend.
Frequently asked questions
What scale is used to rate a film?
A 7-to-1 scale: Excellent, Very good, Good, Fair, Bad, Poor and Not recommended.
Is the rating subjective?
It starts from a personal judgment, but it must be grounded in the analysis of structure, editing, message and other criteria.