What Ebert did for the most part was accurately say whether or not the masses would find a film enjoyable. He was very good at his job. A film critic should as

What Ebert did for the most part was accurately say whether or not the masses would find a film enjoyable. He was very good at his job. A film critic should aspire to do more. He should be critical and hopeful educate the audience on some level. Ebert's reviews were more like restaurant reviews.