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Metacritic paints a much bleaker picture with a score around 2.1, highlighting widespread critical disdain and further fueling the narrative of a troubled box office and reception. Critics argue that such scores indicate a disconnect, possibly fueled by fake reviews, political correctness debates, and ongoing cultural controversies.
A Quantitative Look at Fake Reviews and Bias
Both positive and negative fake reviews appear to influence the film's ratings, a common phenomenon in Hollywood’s digital age. The media tends to highlight negative review bombing as proof of toxic fandom or racist backlash, while turning a blind eye to similar tactics used to artificially elevate positive reviews.