Rating Reels: Kevin's Journey Through 1,000+ Movies
- Jeffrey Leahy
- May 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Do you have someone in your life who can turn anything into a numerical rating? For me, that person is Kevin, my brother-in-law. Whether we're talking about a new rollercoaster or your last sip of water, he's quick to pop the question, "On a scale of 1-10, what would you rate it?" It's quite the quirk, but honestly, it's grown on me! Now, I catch myself using his rating scale on almost everything.
Kevin's fixation on ratings extends beyond mere chitchat. Taking a page from Dave Portnoy's playbook with Barstool Sports Pizza Reviews, Kevin has adopted a specific habit when it comes to scoring: always include a decimal. That's right—tossing out a score without a decimal is considered a ROOKIE move in Kevin's world. He loves pointing this out, especially when he encounters someone new to his detailed, decimal-driven rating system.
But here’s where it gets even more intense: Kevin meticulously tracks everything in Excel. From the roller coasters he's braved to the steaks he's savored, everything gets a number. Recently, I thought it'd be fun to take one of his mega-datasets and visualize it using Power BI. I chose his movie ratings, and boy, did I stumble upon some eye-openers!
Here’s a peek into Kevin’s cinematic universe:
Here are some of the gems I discovered in the treasure trove of over 1,000 movies he’s rated:
Actor Influence: Nicolas Cage, with his wild array of roles, reigns supreme on Kevin's list, boasting an average rating of 8.7. Lesser-known actors like Brianna Hildebrand and Karan Soni also score surprisingly high, proving Kevin’s taste has a broad spectrum.
Christmas Spirit: With an average rating of 7.9 for Christmas movies, Kevin clearly has a soft spot for the festive season. His ratings light up like a Christmas tree when it comes to holiday flicks.
This Year’s Cinematic Gems: 2023 has been a big year with favorites like 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'The Purge' both clinching a "Phenomenal" rating from Kevin. His love for gripping, dramatic tales is unmistakable.
Most-Watched Actors: Bruce Willis takes the crown for the most-watched actor in Kevin’s world, starring in 9 of the films he’s rated. Looks like Kevin has a thing for thrillers and action-packed adventures!
Movie Marathon Man: Can you believe Kevin has watched over 200 movies this year already? The man’s a movie-watching powerhouse!
To keep up with Kevin's relentless rating spree, I've shifted all his data to a Google Sheet that updates daily. Feel free to drop by the report to see his latest scores and trends.
Now, it's your turn! What do you think of Kevin's ratings? Do they align with your movie tastes? Does this man have no clue what's good and what's terrible, or is he on point with his assessments? Drop a comment below and share your thoughts.
And hey, if you’re curious about more of Kevin’s ratings, maybe his rollercoaster rankings should be next on the blog. Let me know if that sounds like a thrilling ride you’d be interested in!