Roger Ebert

[dynamiteninja]

What is his type?

INFJ

[Jack Flak]

INFP, probably. I've read about 3,000 of his reviews, so I may think about this more.

[dynamiteninja]

Originally Posted by Jack Flak

INFP, probably. I've read about 3,000 of his reviews, so I may think about this more.

If he's INFP, he's a cranky one.

[Jack Flak]

Originally Posted by dynamiteninja

If he's INFP, he's a cranky one.

Read his reviews of politically oriented movies. He seems to review them based on content, which goes against what he actually preaches about film, which seems very F-decision to me.

[dynamiteninja]

Originally Posted by Jack Flak

Read his reviews of politically oriented movies. He seems to review them based on content, which goes against what he actually preaches about film, which seems very F-decision to me.

OK, I'll go with INFP. Will edit OP

[GZA]

Originally Posted by dynamiteninja

If he's INFP, he's a cranky one.

Yes, he does seem quite cranky. I was thinking some kind of NTJ, but then I remember his review of Into the Wild, where at the end, after actually reviewing the movie, he talked about his neighbor and childhood friend who, like the guy in the movie, had gone on a crazy journy only to be found dead in a battlefeild between central american revolutionary armies or something like that. It was all very emotional, really, it was like "I didn't just understand Chris McCandles by watching this movie, but I knew him my whole life".

With that in mind INFP seems more likely.

[ajblaise]

INFJ

[Jack Flak]

always with the wrench in the works!

[dynamiteninja]

Originally Posted by ajblaise

INFJ

Care to illustrate?

[ajblaise]

Originally Posted by dynamiteninja

Care to illustrate?

I think we all agree on the INF part, which I think it's quite clear he is, so concerning P vs. J; no P could so diligently and anally watch and review movies as much as he does, strong work ethic. He's also extremely opinionated, which is basically his job to be.

Check out this INFJ description:

INFJs place great importance on having things orderly and systematic in their outer world. They put a lot of energy into identifying the best system for getting things done, and constantly define and re-define the priorities in their lives. On the other hand, NFJs operate within themselves on an intuitive basis which is entirely spontaneous. They know things intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without detailed knowledge of the subject at hand. They are usually right, and they usually know it. Consequently, INFJs put a tremendous amount of faith into their instincts and intuitions.

Because the INFJ has such strong intuitive capabilities, they trust their own instincts above all else. This may result in an INFJ stubborness and tendency to ignore other people's opinions. They believe that they're right. On the other hand, INFJ is a perfectionist who doubts that they are living up to their full potential.

Portrait of an INFJ