Great movies site

I’m a huge fan of movies, and one of the things I really hate about leading such a hectic life (you know, with school, work and everything) is not having so much time to see as many films as I would like to. However, I have to admit I’m quite picky and I absolutely loathe wasting my time with bad movies.

As probably all of us, I have some favourite directors and actors that I’m pretty sure will not disappoint me, so if I want to play safe, I turn directly to them. But there are always new people in the industry that may deserve a chance. So, how can I watch a film by a new director and with new actors without running the risk of going through, what can result in, a torturing experience?

Some years ago, I found the answer to that question: Flixster. Flixster is a site in which you can create an account, do a test as regards how much you have liked certain movies, and then compare your results with all the other users’. The site then tells you how compatible you are with them and in that way you can choose your friends. The rest can become a perfectly healthy and fruitful routine: after watching a film, you go to the computer, rate it, write a review (which can be a synopsis, a summary – be careful with the spoilers - or just your opinion) and share it with your friends. They will do the same, and, the next time you have to choose which movie to watch, you’ll know what you may expect from each and make a wise decision.

But of course this is not only about picking films. I’ve made many friends there. I enjoy talking to them about many things, practising my English and reading their reviews. There’s a guy from Canada (Larry) who turned out to be a fantastic writer! His way of using the language is so inspiring! When he has watched a bad film, you just can’t miss his comments. He’s a master of irony and will make you laugh your pants off. Here are two of his reviews.

So, if you sign up in flixster, you’ll not only know what movies are right or wrong for you, but you’ll also make friends, use your language, acquire new vocabulary and have a good time.