Part 10/13:
The Corruption of Movie Reviews and Rotten Tomatoes
Another significant point is the compromised state of film criticism. The release of scandalous reports that PR firms paid for favorable reviews reveals that Rotten Tomatoes is often manipulated, undermining its credibility.
They note:
A dissonance exists between critic scores and audience reactions, especially for politically charged or woke movies.
Studios and PR firms sometimes buy reviews or hide negative feedback, further fostering distrust.
The overall impact is a toxic review culture, making it increasingly difficult to discern genuine quality from marketing.
The hosts agree that this insidious practice—combined with politicized censorship—erodes the integrity of film criticism and hampers honest audience judgment.