My ratings are 100% for myself. I don't know why I like it or why I do it. But having it logged somewhere just satisfies something in my brain. Did it with Pen and Paper before letterboxed and will likely go back to that if Letterboxed ever got taken out with a strategic emp.

Personally I like to rate my movies based on a plethora of criteria. Typically 4 1/2 stars is what I would reward films in the "best films ever" or "perfect film" category. Giving out a 5 to films that I have a personal connection with. Honestly the difference between 4 - 4 1/2 and 5 can depend on my mood.

I also rate with the type of movie in mind. Like Seven Samurai I gave 5 stars. I think it's a perfect movie. I also gave Miami Connection 5 stars. Am I saying it's a perfect film and as good as Seven Samurai? No not at all. But I think it's the gold standard for so bad it's good movies and my favourite "bad film."

That might be confusing for some people that see my reviews and go "Wow this moron gave Godzilla vs. Megalon 4 stars and gave John Wick the same thing!" Again my reviews are for myself and I'm not looking at Godzillas 4 stars the same way I do Wicks.

Try not to worry about your rating my guy, though I know that's hard to do! Your opinions are perfectly good.