My grade scale for films is based on a zero to four-star curve. My ratings are relative, NOT absolute. Meaning a four-star horror film (such as May or Halloween) is great for the genre, not compared with, say, The Godfather. Likewise, if a film gets two-stars, it’s not absolutely worthless, just mediocre for its type.
Also to be considered, after all of this genre-confusion, is the work in the overall career of the filmmaker. If it’s a Martin Scorsese picture, or an Oliver Stone film, one has to consider it in relation to their previous work. Some directors, however, almost give up the benefit of the doubt before the film even starts (Uwe Boll, for instance). 
Got it? Understand? So…the scale:
RECOMMENDED
= Great
= Very good
= Good
NOT RECOMMENDED
= Above average
= Fair
= Weak
= Poor
= Bad
Zero stars = Horrible
Now go look at the reviews and…Enjoy!
