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- 15 'Don't Look Up'(2021) — 23% Divide
- 14 'We're The Millers' (2013) — 28% Divide
- 13 'The Greatest Showman'(2017) — 29% Divide
- 12 'Sausage Party'(2016) — 32% Divide
- 11 'Us' (2019) — 32% Divide
- 10 'Passengers'(2016) — 33% Divide
- 9 'Noah' (2014) — 34% Divide
- 8 'Captain Marvel' (2019) — 34% Divide
- 7 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' (2023) — 36% Divide
- 6 'spy Kids'(2001) — 46% Divide
Directed by Adam McKay
The divisiveness in the discourse surrounding the allegorical satire Don’t Look Up was replicated in the Tomato-verse, where the Adam McKay film currently holds a 22% divide. While the sheer spectacle of Don’t Look Up’s cast may have won most audiences over (earning a 78% score), McKay’s heavy-handed and overly ambitious messaging was critiqued by reviewers with a 55% Tomatometer. It may not be the biggest Rotten Tomatoes gap, but it sure is significant. Despite the debate (or maybe because o...
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
The comedic tale of a would-be drug dealer and his fake family found its star power in Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis, with enough zingy one-liners to compensate for a somewhat predictable third act. While audiences seemingly took comfort in We're the Millers' formulaic take on the road movie, giving it a 76%, the film’s inability to make better use of its comedic talent left something to be desired among critics, with a 48% Tomatometer to prove it. In any case,Jennifer Aniston’s rightfu...
Directed by Michael Gracey
Dazzling choreography and costume design were enough to win over general audiences in 2017's The Greatest Showman, only enhanced by energetic performances from the likes of Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya. It's a feel-good tale of acceptance, with a few fun musical numbers thrown in for extra measure, which 86% of viewers loved. However, only 57% of critics were as approving. While one of Hugh Jackman’s great performances was enjoyed by both demographics, some were displeased with the de...
Directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan
Comedy is perhaps the most subjective movie genre. The kinds of humor that work for some may be entirely unappealing to others. So, when Seth Rogen’s anthropomorphized groceries came to life in Sausage Party, they left critics salivating at an 82% Tomatometer score, but audiences with a bad taste in their mouths at a 50% rating. Acclaimed by cinephiles for its raucously profane gags and unexpected intellectual depth, the film faced harsher criticism by general movie-goers, who perhaps sought...
Directed by Jordan Peele
Perhaps it was the curse of the sophomore slump that steered audiences away from Jordan Peele’s Us. The follow-up to Get Out promised all the popcorn-friendly trappings of its predecessor, but Us' take on the home invasion genre may have been too subversive for horror-seeking movie-goers. They gave it a 61%, as opposed to critics' 93%. The film's high concept was appreciated by cinephiles, who praised the film’s chess-like attention to detail and its particular comedic flair. Divisive as it m...
Directed by Morten Tyldum
While neither demographic was particularly fond of Passengers (audiences only scored it a wanting 63%), critics seemingly had a harder time getting past the film’s problematic central premise (giving it 30% approval). For general movie-goers, Passengers' big-budget sets and the natural chemistry of its leads might have compensated for Chris Pratt’s concerningly flawed character. Among more critical audiences, however, the protagonist’s decision to wake up Jennifer Lawrence’s character was alm...
Directed by Darren Aronofsky
Darren Aronofsky has dipped his toes in all sorts of genres, including the Biblical epic, though he didn't really have as much success there as he had in others. His Noah stars Russell Crowe as the Biblical figure, a man chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world. Critics responded relatively well to the film, giving it a 75%, while less-receptive audiences earned it a score of 41%. Arguably the strangest project of Aronofsky's career thus fa...
Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
A rare case in which the usually satisfying formula of a superhero film was lost on the general audience but lauded by critics, Captain Marvel will have a hard time recuperating from her lackluster debut. Unable to meet the expectations of its Marvelviewership, fans gave the movie a 45% rating, while critics went for a much more lenient 79%. What was perceived as miscasting on one end of the spectrum was, among critics, considered a progressive move within a male-dominated genre. This infused...
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
In a year that in many ways defined the future of video game movie adaptations, a lot of pressure was resting on the shoulders of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Illlumination's attempt at translating the adventures of the iconic jumping plumber into the silver screen. While critics were indifferent to the result (giving it a 59% score), audiences and their impressive 95% score were much more receptive. Colorful, breezily paced, and filled to the brim with Easter eggs that Nintendo fans were del...
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Somewhat unprecedented for a film that includes life-sized animated thumbs and flashy CGI, Spy Kids was a surprise critical hit upon its initial release in 2001, receiving a glowing score of 93% among professional reviewers. Audiences, much more unimpressed, gave it a score of 47%. It's not the worst audience score Rotten Tomatoes has seen, but it's certainly nothing commendable, either. While it was the film’s main strength among critics, Spy Kids' sheer absurdity was lost on general audienc...
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- West Side Story. Steven Spielberg's reworking of the classic 1961 musical has proved to be a hit with critics, although its longevity compared to the Robert Wise adaptation remains to be seen.
- CODA. CODA stands for Child of Deaf Adults, and the narrative follows Ruby, the only hearing member of her family who wants to pursue her passion for singing.
- The Power Of The Dog. Jane Campion's latest is her first feature film in twelve years, and following its limited cinema release, the film has been able to reach a much wider audience due to its release on Netflix.
- Pig. Nicholas Cage has had a recent run of successful leading roles in cult films, starting with 2018's Mandy, followed by the similarly stylized Color Out of Space, and in 2022 is primed to continue his weird and unique choice of roles with The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Feb 21, 2021 · The Rotten Tomatoes rating system uses a scale better known as the “The Tomatometer.”. This represents the percentage of positive reviews for a given film or show. The Tomatometer score is calculated after five reviews. As the reviews come in, The Tomatometer measures the positive reviews against the negative ones and assigns either an ...
The Rotten Tomatoes rating system includes two key scores: the Tomatometer and the Audience Score. The Tomatometer score, determined by professional critics, classifies films as “Fresh” or “Rotten” based on the percentage of positive reviews. A film like “Toy Story 3” with a high score is indicative of widespread critical acclaim.
Sep 17, 2021 · Scores from 0-39 will display as red, 40-60 as yellow, and 61-100 as green. Films with a Metascore at or above 81 after being reviewed by 15 or more publications are given the Metacritic “Must-See” Award. According to Metacritic, “approximately 5% of movies in Metacritic’s database achieve this elite status.”.
