[PakistaniDenzel]

Maybe the recommendations just aren't that good in that case? If they were good wouldn't people hit play?

[bredren]

I suspect there is a sense of commitment and potentially subtle signals of self criticism in actually “choosing” to watch a recommended film.

[madrox]

Have you ever had something recommended to you that you really dragged your feet on watching but once you did you really enjoyed? That’s the bigger challenge than actual recommendations these days.

[vlovich123]

I think it’s a paradox of choice and, in a family setting, trouble finding something that fits the taste/mood of a few people.