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Mission
I have too often read reviews written by people who obviously do not like even the genre of the movie they are reviewing. This never happens more often than in the genres of horror and science fiction. There is more bias here than anywhere else. So, without surprise, I often see reviews that rip such movies to shreds more ferociously than even the villains in the movies they review. With such attitudes and published commentary, it’s nearly impossible to get a fair review; it’s just as impossible, sometimes, to find a review that appreciates the qualities a true fan would appreciate. How many times have critics eviscerated a horror movie mainly because, it has, as they say, “gratuitous gore”? How many times are the movies bashed for having what is thought to be “too much violence”? Too many times is the simple, straight answer. Yes, I know that sometimes “too much” is true; however, with many critics, too much criticism is the real problem.
It is for this reason largely that I decided to start my own website, reviewing such movies with the more objective evaluations they deserve. Another reason, just as large, is the fact that I love horror, science fiction and fantasy films. I watch them regularly, think about them after watching them, and, like many, have lots to say in the end. Sometimes, my thinking is not done, and my mission is not complete, until I’ve released the flood of ideas I have, on paper (or rather, on the computer screen).
It is easy for one to suspect that a fan such as I might have a bias, producing an equally unfair review. Yes, that is always possible with anyone; I won’t deny that. However, I do attempt, as part of my mission and purpose here, to review movies only with the fairness they deserve, considering their genre. I attempt to review them with the fan in mind, critiquing them with as much respect as any other true fan. In other words, you won’t see me reaming a horror film, because the monster is too much of a monster, or the killer is too violent or gratuitous. I will instead appreciate such things, within the make-believe film world where they exist. I will never review such movies with the attitude that events in film necessarily transfer over into and corrupt the real world. That is a debate for another website. I won’t have it here, there, or wherever else you may see me. No, I don’t condone violence, gore, and mayhem in the real world, but I do enjoy a good slasher film, as much as any other fan. The bottom line is that I review movies with the fellow fan in mind, with none of the moral or politically-correct hang-ups that otherwise muck things up.
No, this does not mean that I give good reviews to movies that only deliver gore, gore, and more gore, with violence repeated as many times; it doesn’t mean that such movies may be devoid of qualities they should have—good cinematography, directing, acceptable acting, continuity, consistency, necessary realism (when appropriate), etc. Yes, I do consider all of these things when I review a movie. I also give movies the benefit of the doubt, the chance to recover, and the chance to prove they have accomplished something I’ve yet to understand. In other words, I don’t go about it with a know-it-all attitude; I’m willing to reconsider, see things differently, and learn something new, when possible.
This brings me to another most important mission I have as a reviewer—to appreciate movies, equally so, on the basis of where they come from, be it Hollywood or someone’s backyard. As a producer and director of independent film myself, I understand that a movie is sometimes more than its budget, the size of its crew, the quality of its special effects, and even, sometimes, the acting. I will necessarily (and I believe just as fairly) critique such independent films with a different rubric. Hollywood, with all its resources is, of course, capable of something very different than what might be produced by someone with a handheld camcorder, friends and relatives as actors, and makeshift, improvised props and special effects. My mission is to see such movies with the fair, albeit adjusted, perspective they deserve. Again, even these movies will not be allowed to dodge the basic elements mentioned earlier—cinematography, acting, etc. One movie in particular comes to mind, as I think of this. The movie is called I’ll Bury You Tomorrow. It’s an excellent low-budget, independent horror film with a great story, overflowing with everything true fans want. The acting is sometimes overdone or underdone, some scenes are grainy, special effects aren’t as real as Hollywood could do, but it’s a great movie. Some reviewers wouldn’t give this movie a chance beyond the opening credits, with the less than studio-tweaked sound and homemade title sequence. I say that such movies should be given, in all fairness, a pass on at least a few things with which they can’t compete.
My mission is also not to talk too much about the plot of a movie in my reviews. I realize that a review is not a summary; it is a not a blow-by-blow account of plot (as some so-called critics seem to think). A review tells a general synopsis of the story, including various details here and there to analyze or discuss the particulars, but that is all. I always try to avoid revealing too much, not wanting to spoil an otherwise great future movie experience for the reader. I always write a review that I too would want to read. Too often, I have begun reading an otherwise good, well-written review, only to stop because I’m being told too much (or all) of the plot. A review should discuss, along with the synopsis, in its scope of possibilities, some but not necessarily all of the following: quality of acting, special effects, cinematography, continuity, consistency, sound, music, lighting, and or any other such appropriate content. Of course, for the purposes of the genre and fans, I will also include the amount and quality of gore, violence, slashing, and mayhem, whenever they occur. I may also include anecdotes, personal stories, etc., only as they relate to the film itself. However, please remember that any review (including those on Space Jockey Reviews) may contain what some consider spoilers, and/or even an excess of them–since the definition of a spoiler is subjective, at best. (What is a spoiler for one person may, of course, not be for another.) In order to properly review a movie, one must discuss the details of particular plot points that need discussing. So, although I do my best to avoid gratuitous spoilers, I cannot guarantee my reviews to be completely free of them. If you do not like movie photos, event descriptions, and/or analyses of content in movies you haven’t seen, please use discretion in reading any review on this website. If, at any point, you feel you are reading, seeing, and or generally learning too much about a movie, please stop rather than continue. This is only a suggestion designed to keep you happy and well-motivated to return.
Finally, and maybe most importantly, I like to be as honest as possible, within my own perspective, about the quality of the movie I’m reviewing. Can I always assure you that you’ll like or dislike a movie as much as me. No, of course not. However again, you can always be sure that my reviews are as honest as possible, from my own perspective.
I am a fan of cinema (specifically horror, sci-fi, and fantasy) as much as most of the people who read my reviews. My mission is to review movies with as much honesty, enthusiasm, fairness, and insight as any fan would expect. Good luck in your movie-watching adventures, and, until next time, keep your eye on the sky and your feet on the ground. Mission control has now cleared all reviews for launch! Enjoy!
Chris Rennirt
FAQ
Do the reviews on Space Jockey Reviews contain spoilers?
Please remember that any review (including those on Space Jockey Reviews) may contain what some consider spoilers. Although we do our best to avoid them, analysis and critique of a film require discussion of possibly revealing details. If you do not like screenshots, general plot descriptions, and/or analyses of content in films you haven’t seen, please use discretion in reading any review on this website. If, at any point, you feel that you are reading, seeing, and/or learning too much about a movie, please stop rather than continue. This is a suggestion designed to keep you happy and well-motivated to return.
Who writes the reviews, articles, and other content on Space Jockey Reviews?
Aside from guest and contributing-author reviews, Chris Rennirt writes all content on Space Jockey Reviews. To be sure, check the byline at the top of each post. For more information about Chris Rennirt, take a look at his profile by clicking here. For a list of contributing writers and links to their content, click here.
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Of course. Thoughtful comments, questions, and reactions are always welcome. Feel free to participate. However, any rude, insulting, and/or hateful comments will not be published.
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Is it okay to post full movie reviews and/or articles as a comment on Space Jockey Reviews?
No. Full movie reviews are published as posts by Chris Rennirt and contributing writers only. Occasional guest reviews and articles are published at the discretion of Space Jockey Reviews Editor in Chief Chris Rennirt.
Will rude, impolite comments and/or arguments of a hostile nature be tolerated at Space Jockey Reviews?
No. Space Jockey reviews is a place of intergalactic peace and harmony. Humans and aliens alike are encouraged to respect one another and welcome the forces that bring us together. Comments of a rude, impolite, or hostile nature will never make it out of the pending queue, and will be deleted. However, comments offering respectful disagreement (and those that prompt reasonable, intelligent debate) are always welcome. In other words, we do not censor comments, just because you disagree and/or present different opinions.
Do you use a rating system with your movie reviews?
Yes. We use the Space Jockey Rocket Meter. With this system, movies receive a “Rocket Rating” of 1 to 10 (including half-rocket increments, when necessary).
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Occasionally, videos are no longer available from the source for reasons beyond my control. We correct such problems, as soon as we’re aware of them–such as via relinking to an alternate source, or deleting the embedded video link entirely. However, it is impossible for us to immediately correct such issues.
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Broken links are caused by content that has been removed from the link location by whoever posted it there (not by Space Jockey Reviews). We know that broken links are always annoying, but please be patient. Since there are countless links on Space Jockey Reviews, it is difficult to monitor and address them all immediately.
Is the content on www.chrisrennirt.com the same as the content on www.spacejockeyreviews.com?
No. Along with obvious design differences, www.spacejockeyreviews.com is the official, regularly updated website. The website chrisrennirt.com was the initial website; but it is no longer updated or used by Space Jockey Reviews.
Is it okay to copy reviews, articles, and/or commentary on Space Jockey Reviews and use them elsewhere, without permission from Chris Rennirt?
All movie reviews, articles, and commentary on this website are the property of Chris Rennirt. This property may not be copied, posted, or printed elsewhere, without written permission from Chris Rennirt. Copyright © 2011-2026, Space Jockey Reviews, Inc. All rights reserved. Quotes from movie reviews, articles, etc. may be used, if they are credited to the author, Chris Rennirt. For permission otherwise, Chris Rennirt can be contacted at chrisrennirt@spacejockeyreviews.com.
Is it okay to quote content from reviews, articles, and published content elsewhere?
Of course! Space Jockey Reviews welcomes the quoted use of its reviews, articles, and published content to promote www.spacejockeyreviews.com and/or the movies, people, and subject matter they address. However, please give full credit to Space Jockey Reviews and the author–Editor in Chief Chris Rennirt or the appropriate contributing or guest author. A link back to www.spacejockeyreviews is also greatly appreciated. We also appreciate being notified where quoted content is used, so we can keep up with such important publicity. Notifying us will likely help you as well, since we often promote the places where our content is published. Space Jockey Reviews Editor in Chief Chris Rennirt may be contacted directly at chrisrennirt@spacejockeyreviews.com.
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Any links posted in a comment or reply will almost surely be marked as spam. This will cause the entire comment or reply to be rejected. However, if you include a website address in the appropriate field when commenting, your website will become a link embedded in your screen name. Provided that your embedded website is related to Space Jockey Reviews community interests, it is likely acceptable (subject to approval in the pending queue).
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No. All Space Jockey mascot photos are licensed to Chris Rennirt, to be used for this website and other purposes related to Space Jockey Reviews. Mascot photos may not be copied, posted, or reproduced in any way.
Who are the Space Jockeys?
Our cosmic crew includes many explorers and advocates of out-of-this-world cinema: Alia (a.k.a. Princess Aurella), Mya, Dana, Tiffany, Kara, Aeryn, Hoshi, Yuri, Sakura, Noriko, Izumi, Kai Sun, Ngọc Ánh, Kim Seo-yeon, and Hồng Liên. And that’s not all! SJR has Vampire Jockeys too, and they have a page of their own! Links to all Space Jockeys, vampires included, are found in the drop-down menu, located under the “Space Jockey” tab, at the top of the website.
Can I submit a film to Space Jockey Reviews for review?
Yes. For more information about submitting your movie for review, click here.
Can I submit a film review to be published on Space Jockey Reviews?
Yes. You can submit a movie review to be possibly featured as a guest review. Please send it to editor in chief Chris Rennirt at chrisrennirt@spacejockeyreviews.com. Please know that submitting a review does not guarantee that it will be published.
How do I become a contributing writer for Space Jockey Reviews?
If you are interested in becoming a contributing writer at Space Jockey Reviews, pleases contact Editor in Chief Chris Rennirt and submit a sample of your writing. The writing sample should be a review that you would like to have published, and one that represents your best writing abilities. The best writing does not require editing upon receipt–such as correcting spelling errors, grammar, punctuation, reconstructing paragraphs, etc.; it is writing that can be copied and pasted as is. While occasional typographical errors are always possible, your writing should be consistently publishable as is. Approval of contributing writers is at the sole discretion of Editor in Chief Chris Rennirt.
Do you pay contributing writers?
Currently, Space Jockey Reviews does not pay contributing writers. However, we do offer a platform with an established reputation for quality movie reviews, articles, and interviews, with a large amount of visitors and readers. We also have social media pages on Facebook, X, and Instagram, where links to all content are posted. If you are interested in having your writing exposed to a wider audience, on a reputable, well-established website, Space Jockey Reviews may be the place for you.
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