All articles tagged with #audience scores
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael is tracking to about $12–13 million in U.S. previews, with a domestic opening projection in the $65–70 million range (potentially higher), buoyed by strong audience scores despite mixed reviews. Internationally, the film is already posting robust numbers, signaling a likely record-setting debut for a music biopic.
"Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire" is exceeding box office expectations and has garnered audience scores as high as some of the top MCU films, with a 92% rating. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the Monsterverse films have consistently seen high audience approval, indicating a strong fan base for non-superhero blockbusters. The enduring popularity of Godzilla and Kong as cinematic icons, despite their origins in the mid-20th century, is evident in the franchise's current success, likely leading to further adventures for the iconic monsters.
The new samurai drama series "Shogun" has received exceptional reviews from both critics and audiences, boasting a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and high ratings on IMDB. It has surpassed other popular shows in terms of critical acclaim and audience reception. While initially presented as a limited series, its success may lead to potential future adaptations from the book series it is based on.
Netflix's live action adaptation of the popular manga/anime series One Piece has received positive reviews, with a 78% critic score and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This is a significant improvement compared to previous adaptation projects by Netflix. The series, which has a sprawling storyline and a large budget, is starting off on the right foot and is likely to attract a global audience. Its success could potentially lead to future seasons and help fill the void left by the ending of Stranger Things.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has received a 54% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, but a 98% audience score. The author suggests that movie critics may be out of touch with video game adaptations, while TV critics have a better sense of them. The article provides examples of TV shows and recent video game movies with close critic and audience scores. The author argues that the opinions of movie critics may not matter in this case, as the movie is likely to be a lot of fun and make a lot of money.