Review size
Review size
How big can a review be? I just rewatched a movie worth reviewing and have nearly 50 screenshots to share. Is that ok or do I need to trim it down?
Re: Review size
Hi!
The max size of a review is about 16 millions characters. When adding a picture, only the characters of its link are counted, so it's totally fine :)
The max size of a review is about 16 millions characters. When adding a picture, only the characters of its link are counted, so it's totally fine :)
The Importance of Screenshots in Movie Reviews
2025-07-28 07:03:08
In reply to Alison:
Dear Alison, not everyone is accustomed to reading lengthy text reviews like you and I might be.
Including screenshots interspersed throughout a movie review is crucial for keeping readers engaged on the page. The more screenshots there are, the more likely a reader is to stay. Even if they initially just browse the images, the visuals can pique their curiosity and prompt them to start reading the review itself.
If we were to post only text reviews, an estimated 60-70% of readers would likely become bored and leave after just a line or two. Many people are visual learners, and seeing images from the film compels them to delve deeper into the review. This is precisely why a significant number of screenshots are included.
Furthermore, this method does not violate any of the website's rules in any way. It's an effective and permissible technique for enhancing reader engagement and ensuring our content reaches a wider audience.
How big can a review be? I just rewatched a movie worth reviewing and have nearly 50 screenshots to share. Is that ok or do I need to trim it down?
Dear Alison, not everyone is accustomed to reading lengthy text reviews like you and I might be.
Including screenshots interspersed throughout a movie review is crucial for keeping readers engaged on the page. The more screenshots there are, the more likely a reader is to stay. Even if they initially just browse the images, the visuals can pique their curiosity and prompt them to start reading the review itself.
If we were to post only text reviews, an estimated 60-70% of readers would likely become bored and leave after just a line or two. Many people are visual learners, and seeing images from the film compels them to delve deeper into the review. This is precisely why a significant number of screenshots are included.
Furthermore, this method does not violate any of the website's rules in any way. It's an effective and permissible technique for enhancing reader engagement and ensuring our content reaches a wider audience.
Re: The Importance of Screenshots in Movie Reviews
Thank you for your comments Youngboy. I agree that visuals enhance the review.
I asked for two reasons,the first being size limits as a lot of pictures bump it up. I was assured that size is not an issue, at least of the size I was contemplating.
The second was to get an idea of how much to say. A long review would most probably include spoilers. I got around that by either highlighting there will be spoilers, or by chopping screenshots and reviews of the plot twist.
I'm still new and feeling my way around, and I am hoping admins will guide me if I go too far.
Best
Alison
I asked for two reasons,the first being size limits as a lot of pictures bump it up. I was assured that size is not an issue, at least of the size I was contemplating.
The second was to get an idea of how much to say. A long review would most probably include spoilers. I got around that by either highlighting there will be spoilers, or by chopping screenshots and reviews of the plot twist.
I'm still new and feeling my way around, and I am hoping admins will guide me if I go too far.
Best
Alison
