# Do the opinions of movie critics matter?

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**Created:** [July 27, 2006, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-opinions-of-movie-critics-matter/366270 "2006-07-27T15:30:26Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 28, 2006, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-opinions-of-movie-critics-matter/366270/21 "2006-07-28T04:28:22Z")

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[QUOTE=Cheesesteak]  
I find the compiled reviews found on Rotten Tomatoes to be the most useful. I don’t rely on any individual reviewer to be “correct” but the combined data gives you a real sense of how good a film is. Especially with blockbuster movies, you’ll have a wide variety of people reviewing, so a high fresh rating really means something. That tells you the movie is pleasing to a wide audience, and to people who are thoughtful and critical in their assessment.  
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This is my sentiment exactly. If a movie I wanted to see has a very low RT rating, I’ll avoid it or at least wait to rent it on Netflix. If it’s mediocre, I’ll decide based on what was generally liked or disliked. Also, I’m more apt to read negative reviews to see what they didn’t like than positive ones.

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