Josh Bell

In short, Bell has some redeeming qualities as a critic, but is ultimately more of hack than a real critic.

2.3 Total Score
Josh Bell (Crooked Marquee)

Bell writes for a quick hit blog website that is far from professional and is clearly from the fan, wanna-be critic point of view. Bell's criticisms primarily focus on plot summary with a bit of pure subjective opinion with little qualified or journalistic breakdown. Bell's finest qualification seems to be that he is "passionate about movies" and that's about it. As a reader, if you find yourself aligned with Bell's tastes, you might agree with the reviews, but there is little merit or value as a journalist to be found.

Quality of Writing
4
Journalistic Integrity
1.5
Expertise
2
Professionalism
1
Fairness
5
Web Ranking (Will Anyone Pay Attention?)
0.5
PROS
  • Bell is passionate about movies.
CONS
  • An enthusiast; far from an expert in film, media or journalism.
  • Barely rates on web rankings. Chances are, only the filmmakers see these reviews.
  • Another reviewer who posts to IMDB to pass themselves off as a professional.
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