First, I’m curious why you think it matters whether someone is a filmmaker or not when they offer criticism? There are critics who get paid for a living to critique films. They are professionals at it, and yet they don’t make any films themselves. There are countless other people who simply watch films and have a taste for what they see and what they like. Is their opinion and the way they express it any less valid?
Nope, all opinions are valid. I just reacted to your very specific points and wondered if you maybe had a background in film making. Call it professional curiosity. No offence or condescension intended.
As for the rest of this, you seem to be chiding me not so much for my admittedly excessive word choice, but more because I had the audacity to offer specific critiques. Is that right? I simply cannot understand where you are coming from, since this is a discussion thread about the film. If you disagree with me, then let’s discuss in good faith.
Apologies, I wasn’t chiding. I was just wondering where the very specific improvements you were suggesting were coming from as they seemed beyond the usual ‘this film is teh suck’ internet comments. You’ve said you’re a screenwriter and you’re also in the middle of making you first documentary, so now I know (good luck with your documentary by the way).
All kidding aside, I liked the commercial and thought it was well done.
Thanks. I posted my website purely to give some context as to why I was mouthing off about the intricacies of filmmaking and why I try not to criticise or rubbish other people’s work… although obviously as a Star Wars geek, prequel-hater and internet forum member that’s not entirely true 😉 I’m as opinionated as the next guy.