Following news that Roger Ebert, the Chicago Sun-Times film critic, is taking a "leave of presence" as he deals with a recurrence of cancer, the reaction on Twitter indicated the high esteem he's held in by his many admirers – this tweet from Steve Martin was echoed by many others:
All best thoughts to Roger Ebert who's undergoing another battle. He's been a part of my life for my whole career. marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/03/rog…
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) April 3, 2013
Critics are not a universally loved bunch – but some, such as Ebert, stand out from the pack due to the quality of their work. With the best critics, you might not always agree with their opinions, but the way they express them keeps you coming back week after week.
When you're seeking out opinions on films, who are your go-to reviewers? What is it about them that appeals? Let us know in the thread below.
