Mixed reviews

I recently saw a movie in the theater. Afterwards — I don’t know why — I looked up some of the critical reviews.

Sure enough, it was a mixed bag. Some viewers enjoyed it while others assailed it as predictable and obvious.

It’s a good reminder: we’re all seeking different things.

One moviegoer might be hoping for a plot that’s nuanced, complicated, and filled with twists. Another might seek what’s charming, familiar, and light. One might seek a well-worn genre while another might seek the unconventional.

Much of it has to do with our own tastes and expectations.

Unsurprisingly (or at least it should be unsurprising) our opinions are not always shared by others … even when we’re certain we’re right.