Part 9/11:
Critics identified two main types of bad-faith responses in the aftermath of Johns’ review:
Personal attack: Accusing critics of being "bad people" or "disingenuous" simply because they didn't share the same opinion.
Clout-chasing accusations: Claiming that critics are "pretending not to like" a movie just to appear edgy or to gain attention, which is practically unfalsifiable and often aimed at undermining credibility.
The tendency for viewers to dismiss or attack dissenting opinions highlights how online discussions around films have become arenas of virtue signaling and ideological conformity.