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A common narrative emerging from some corners of the media and online commentary attributes The Little Mermaid’s poor international performance to "review bombing" and alleged racism. Critics and some fans claim that online trolls have targeted the film, especially in countries like France, Korea, and Germany, leading to a disproportionate negative reception in those regions.
However, the claims of review bombing are heavily contested. Multiple reputable review aggregator sites tell a different story. For example:
- Rotten Tomatoes shows an audience score of around 55%, despite a verified critic score of 95%. The discrepancy suggests that many viewers are not satisfied with the film, and the high critic score is somewhat curated.