Film critics should be distinguished from film reviewers. Most people who call themselves film critics and publish commentary on films in periodicals are actually film reviewers. A film criticism is actually more closely aligned with philosophy than it is commentary. The film critic tries to come to understand why film works, how it works, and what effects it has on people. (See also film theory.)

By this definition, leading film critics include:

Some notable film reviewers: See also Quote whore

External Links

http://www.epinions.com/ - Web site where John Q. Public can review films