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Curiously, the media outlets that proclaim "review bombing" as the cause of the low scores are themselves giving mixed signals—they praise some movies while condemning others for similar treatment. This two-sided narrative fuels suspicion that review scores are subject to manipulation, both positive and negative, depending on studio agendas and cultural politics.
The concept of review bombing—where scores are artificially lowered or boosted—is highlighted as a phenomenon that works both ways. The same outlets that attack review bombing when audiences dislike a film are quick to dismiss negative audience scores when critics or promotional narratives push positive spin.