All articles tagged with #audience score
The article reports that The Mandalorian and Grogu have set a new Rotten Tomatoes audience-score record, signaling exceptionally strong fan enthusiasm for the series and potentially rewriting expectations for streaming franchises.
Rotten Tomatoes says the Melania documentary’s 99% audience score is real, marking the site’s largest critics–audience split (6% for critics). The audience reviews are verified as purchased via Fandango on Popcornmeter, amid broader debates over polarization in coverage and reception; the film has also posted a strong box office opening.
Rotten Tomatoes’ parent Versant says there’s no bot manipulation behind the Melania documentary’s 99% audience score, insisting reviews are verified and tickets bought; the persistent gap with a 7% critics score has drawn Variety coverage and spurred jokes and discussion as the film heads into its second weekend.
Versant says Melania's 99% audience score isn’t bot-driven, noting that Popcornmeter reviews are VERIFIED because buyers bought tickets; the Amazon MGM-backed documentary opened around $7M domestically and drew an older, female, white audience, while the critics score sits at 7% amid ongoing debate over the score disparity.
Twisted Metal, a TV adaptation of the popular video game, has achieved a 93% audience score across two seasons on Peacock, tying it for the highest audience rating among live-action video game adaptations, and is praised for its violence and comedy mix, with standout performances by Anthony Mackie and Samoa Joe/Will Arnett as Sweet Tooth.
Superman has set a new audience score record for live-action Superman films on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 95% score initially rising to 96%, while its critic score slightly decreased to 84%. The film is expected to be a box office hit with an estimated $200 million opening weekend, and its strong audience reception bodes well for the DC Universe's future.
The film 'F1' directed by Joseph Kosinski has received an impressive audience score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, comparable to 'Top Gun: Maverick,' and features Brad Pitt as a seasoned F1 driver in a dramatic story about redemption and competition. Despite a slightly lower critic score of 86%, audience reception remains highly positive, making it a must-see in theaters. The film's success raises questions about a potential sequel, though the director is currently focused on a 'Top Gun' follow-up.
The live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon' has set a record with a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest among recent live-action animation adaptations, and indicating strong audience approval despite mixed critical reviews. This success may lead to more Dreamworks live-action projects.
The film adaptation of the musical 'Wicked' has premiered with an impressive 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,000 verified early viewers, suggesting strong fan approval. Despite only one critic review available, the film is expected to perform exceptionally well at the box office, with predictions of a $100-$150 million opening weekend. This success could potentially lead to a billion-dollar revenue, making it one of the year's biggest hits, reminiscent of last year's unexpected successes like 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer.'
The upcoming Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is facing review bombing on Rotten Tomatoes, with unverified ratings bringing down the audience score to 74 percent positive. While negative reviews are allowed, this trend often occurs with movies that target diverse audiences or have non-traditional leads. Similar incidents have been observed with other films, such as The Little Mermaid and Bros, highlighting the prevalence of review bombing in the film industry.
Rotten Tomatoes has released a list of the 10 worst-rated TV series, based on critic and audience scores. The list includes Queen Cleopatra, Santa Inc., Fairview, Motel Makeover, everything’s gonna be all white, Anne Boleyn, Generation Gap, The Real Friends of WeHo, Bling Empire, and Bling Empire: New York. These shows received low ratings due to various reasons, including poor execution, lack of originality, and criticism from audiences.
Netflix's "docudrama" Queen Cleopatra has received the lowest audience score in Netflix history and essentially the lowest audience score possible on Rotten Tomatoes, a 1%. The controversy surrounding the show's historical accuracy and casting choice has led to the low scores, with the show sitting at a 13% on the critic side. The show's creator defends the casting choice, but it has not resonated with critics or audiences. The show's future is uncertain, but it was intended to be the first in a series covering different African queens.
Rachel Zegler defends "Shazam: Fury of the Gods" against "unnecessary" hate on Twitter, urging people to give the film a chance and highlighting its 85% audience score. Zegler, who plays Anthea in the film, also shared behind-the-scenes photos from the set. The film opened to a disappointing $30 million in its opening weekend, but Zegler is not the only DC Universe actor to tout their film's audience score against critics. Zegler will next star in "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and Disney's live-action "Snow White."