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bif

(25,298 posts)
Wed Feb 3, 2021, 11:12 AM Feb 2021

So Rotten Tomatoes doesn't rate movies now?

Unless I'm doing something wrong. it appears they no longer rate movies. What's the point of using their site?

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exboyfil

(18,216 posts)
1. I see ratings right now for both movies and tv shows
Wed Feb 3, 2021, 11:18 AM
Feb 2021

They are an aggregator and sometimes a positive rating can reflect a mediocre reaction to the film. A high score could reflect a bunch of mediocre positive ratings while a movie that engenders a strong reaction - sometimes positive and sometimes negative - might have a lower rating but be worth more of your time to watch. You might hate a movie, then think about for a while and come to a different conclusion. Even watching a movie you hate might change your perspective on a particular topic.

hunter

(39,470 posts)
4. I know they've had a huge problem with trolls gaming their audience ratings
Wed Feb 3, 2021, 11:53 AM
Feb 2021

Ultimately Rotten Tomatoes is owned by Comcast, which bought most of it in 2016.

Anything could happen.



bif

(25,298 posts)
5. Nope. Not working for me.
Wed Feb 3, 2021, 12:27 PM
Feb 2021

I used to se the critics rating and the users rating at the top. Now I only see a thumbnail of the Movie DVD. It includes reviews, but not the ratings/scores.

bif

(25,298 posts)
8. "Henry Gamble's Birthday Party"
Wed Feb 3, 2021, 10:22 PM
Feb 2021

I see the dvd box at the top. And reviews if I scroll down. But no ratings at all.

USALiberal

(10,877 posts)
9. Here is text I got back.....
Wed Feb 3, 2021, 10:28 PM
Feb 2021

HENRY GAMBLE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
2015, Drama/Gay and lesbian, 1h 27m
83%
TOMATOMETER
12 Reviews
56%
AUDIENCE SCORE
100+ Ratings

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