Movie Critics Reviews Can Make Or Break A Film.

Movie Critics opinions are a touchy subject because it’s not fact but what they feel. On the one hand, having reviews of a movie or show is essential to help others decide what to see before spending time and money on it.

There was a time when almost every movie I wanted to see had negative critiques, but despite the movie critic opinions I watched them and some were good. From a critic’s perspective, a film can only be labeled good or bad, and no in between. However, they are not always right; an excellent movie can become a victim of a critic’s negative review but still become legendary.

Examples of how Movie Critics Get It Wrong!

One example of a movie critics opinions affecting a film would be the time of a film’s release; critics praised a movie, and years later, that film is hated. And sometimes, a film will receive horrible reviews after its release, but somewhere down the line, it becomes beloved. In both instances, the critics’ original reviews were out of touch with reality or the target audience.

Reviews are subjective, so they can’t be “wrong” or “right.” But, most critics missed the mark because their reviews don’t hold up. Either the movie means something entirely different now due to age/changing viewpoints/society progressing, or at the time; critics failed to see how audiences could find significant meaning in a film they thought was no good.

An example of a movie critics opinion impacting a film is Jennifer’s Body, a 2009 horror comedy panned by critics when it was first released. The inaccurate marketing for the movie made it seem like it was a film for straight guys to stare at Megan Fox, while in reality, it’s a complex social commentary on the patriarchy. In recent years, audiences have seen the movie for what it is, garnered new fans and a new appreciation.

Movie Critics Bad Reviews Sometimes Become Cult Classics.

The following example is the 2002 live-action version of Scooby-Doo; critics called it “tired” and full of “lame jokes.” However, two nominations for the Razzie Awards showed the audience didn’t agree. But, considering how long the Scooby-Doo franchise lasted, the film has gained a cult following, especially as the writer, James Gunn, gains more acclaim as a filmmaker, and it’s now considered a childhood classic.

Another example is John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing, which was hated by critics when it was first released. The rotten tomato’s scores from the 2000s were terrible. The New York Times called it “instant junk” and a “foolish, depressing, overproduced movie.” My favorite part is when the author says, “There may be a metaphor in all this, but I doubt it.” Fast-forward, and The Thing is now famously seen as an excellent commentary on society’s fears (paranoia, epidemics, loss of identity, etc.). It’s now considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time.

Movie Critics Opinions Are Still Valuable.

We don’t aim to devalue professional movie critics opinions; they provide information before buying a movie ticket. However, it is outdated when a movie needs to be considered high art and can’t simply be entertainment. Whether it’s from word of mouth or professionals, it’s all just personal opinions about a film. If you like a film that others don’t like, it’s perfectly fine, see it. The same goes for if you dislike what others enjoy; everyone is free to express their opinions. We can only ask that we are fair to film criticism and others’ views.

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