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What makes a good movie?

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We all like different things about movies. This poll is to find out which features most people seem to like. When answering these questions, think of watching a movie in the cinema/movie theatre, and not on video or television.
In movies you really like, what do you think was most important?
The script
Who does the movie star?
The characters
The plot/storyline
Special effects
Music/songs
Visuals (does it look good on the big screen?)
Action
Romance
Suspense
Actually feeling the characters' emotions
When you go out to see a movie, is it more usually
To actually see the movie
For a date or other social event
Both
Do you go out to watch movies alone?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Many movies nowadays insist on certain "essential" ingredients, sometimes with no importance in the movie's storyline. Which of the following do you think is used too much as a matter of course?
Romance (finding a completely unromantic movie is a real challenge nowadays!)
Snogging and sex
One-liners (in a serious movie)
Long action scenes (especially fights)
Special effects
Happy ending
Other
What do you think spoils movies most?
A bad script
Irritating characters
Poor storyline
Themes that have been done too many times
If it's too long or slow
If it's too short
Noticeable mistakes (continuity, seeing cameras when you shouldn't, etc)
Having to yell `Just kiss him/her!'
Overplayed action/romance scenes
A stupid or radical ending
Being based extremely loosely on a book
Being too predictable
Being too radical
Other
Have you ever walked out of a cinema/movie theatre before the end of a movie?
Yes
No
What's the greatest number of times you've seen the same movie (not including on video)?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
What is your opinion on movie sequels?
Every movie should have a sequel!
Some sequels are good
No, any sequel is rarely as good as the original
Can nobody think of something original?
Have you ever seen a sequel of a movie before seeing its original?
Yes
No
This poll was created on 2001-09-30 18:34:47 by batshat