All the films reviewed by the Cut Print Review staff are rated out of 5 stars. Here is a general guide as to what each rating implies.

We review these films so you don’t have to see them. Banging your head against the wall is met with more enthusiasm that having to sit through this trash.

While films of this rating might have a few likable qualities, it is not enough to revive them from being poor overall. You’ll probably get a greater kick out of doing the laundry.

These films are likely to be moderately enjoyable, but they’re lacking in a few aspects that prevent them from being great. If there’s no better option, then these films are worth a look.

Just shy of being truly special, these are examples of films that have excelled in many aspects. We recommend you see these films!

Nothing short of a masterpiece. Superb direction, sharp script and engaging performances; these films will stay with you after you leave the cinema. They seldom come around, but when they do, you’d be utterly insane to miss them!

NOTE:
We also rate films using half a star. These are films that don’t quite meet the standards of the whole rating before and after, fitting somewhere in the middle.