Grade   Definition
  A+ One of the very best of its genre; a seminal film worth seeing again and again
  A Outstanding; any flaws are easily overlooked
  A- A flawed gem; excellent movie with minor but noticeable shortcomings
  B+ Very good; worth going out of your way to see
  B Good; a solid effort–not essential viewing, but worth seeing
  B- Good but quite uneven; contains both compelling features and substantial problems
  C+ Slightly above average; nothing special but enjoyable
  C So-so; average–individual results may vary
  C- Mediocre but watchable
  D+ Pretty bad, although watchable in parts
  D Consistently poor; worth going out of your way to miss
  D- Quite awful, albeit with some minor redeeming quality
  F Notify Amnesty International–this film is a crime against humanity