| Veknoid_Outcast said: Slightly off topic, but this number discrepancy between RT and Metacritic shows how misleading and ultimately unhelpful the RT system is. But I guess as long as studios can slap a "certified fresh" sticker on their DVDs then the system isn't going anywhere. |
Why not just look at the average rating on Rottentomatoes, which is at 7.9 (which is still very good). I actually find that as reliable as metacritic's tendency to assign weight to certain mainstream reviewers. Certainly, RT may be a little too inclusive with its reviews, but metacritic seems to be on the opposite end of the spectrum, and too limited in the reviews they collect.
Certainly, the tomatometer does nothing other than show what the general consensus amongst critics is (i.e. whether they find it enjoyable or not) while the average rating comes closer to displaying how they actually felt about the movie's quality. It still isn't perfect, but I generally find that movies with a high rating tend to be well-made, if not always enjoyable.
