I’ve developed a movie rating scale that many people seem to appreciate, so I thought I’d share it here. What I love about this system is that it’s action-oriented—instead of vague numerical ratings that leave you wondering “but what does a 7 really mean?”, each score tells you exactly what you should do.
So here’s Manu Saxena’s movie rating system! The ratings, from best to worst, are:
5 – Amazing: The highest score, reserved for films so exceptional they’re worth dropping your plans to see tonight. These are the rare experiences that remind you why you love movies.
4 – Truly Excellent: Worth seeing in theaters and paying full price. You won’t regret the investment of time or money.
3 – Good: Enjoyable and worth watching, but save your money. Wait for it to hit streaming platforms.
2 – Mediocre: Fine if you have nothing better to do and aren’t paying for it. Decent background entertainment.
1 – Bad: Don’t bother, even if it’s free. Your time is more valuable.
0 – Horrible: So painfully bad that you’ll deeply regret the hours of your life you can never get back because you watched this film. The kind of movie that makes you question your own and the filmmakers’ life choices. So don’t just avoid it, warn others to stay away from it!
That’s the system. I think it makes movie recommendations clearer, and might even make discussions about them more practical.
So what films would you rate as a 5? And while I hope you haven’t encountered any 0s lately, please share if you have. It’s always good to know what to avoid!
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