On Thursday, when new reviews drop, I log onto Rotten Tomatoes to read what critics are saying about new releases. That website greatly informs what I'm going to see that weekend and even what I'll rent or watch on streaming later. When I stumble across a movie, I may spend a few hours streaming, I check it to see if it's worth my time. But like many people, I am not sure how Rotten Tomatoes worked. So today, I set off to understand how the website aggregates and sets its tomato scores. Let's dive in. What is Rotten Tomatoes?Rotten Tomatoes is the most popular movie review website on the internet. They self-describe as "The world’s most trusted and recognized source of movie and TV reviews, Rotten Tomatoes and the Tomatometer score have served as the most reliable home of entertainment recommendations for over 25 years. We offer authentic reactions in a broad range of reviews from professional critics and everyday fans alike in addition to helpful, easily digestible what-to-watch roundups." The website is highly influential, with many saying it directly affects how well a movie does at the box office or on streaming if it gets positive reviews on the website. How Does The Rotten Tomatoes Website Work? Rotten Tomatoes gathers reviews from certified film and television critics. To become a certified critic, individuals typically need to be members of recognized film critic associations or guilds.They could also have a large following on social media, but those people usually are part...
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