Compare and contrast the approach each review adopts. To what degree do the reviews agree with one another (if at all) regarding the overall worth of the film? What reasons justify each conclusion? What, if any, evidence does each review provide to illustrate its main point? Do any words or phrases capture the essence of the reviewer's attitude toward the film?
What are some arguments against auteurist theory? Why should the director be placed above the screenwriter or the actors in terms of influencing the outcome of the movie? How does auteurist theory affect the way that films are marketed? How does it affect the way that films are analyzed by critics and audiences?