The initial reviews and the Rotten Tomatoes score for HBO’s upcoming series Dune: Prophecy are considerably subdued, compared to the Dune movies. The show, taking place 10,000 years before the events of Dune (2021), serves as a prequel to Denis Villeneuve’s films. It revolves around the formation of the legendary Bene Gesserit sect. First Dune: … Read more
Heretic is nearing its US release date but has already raked in its first reviews, as well as scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. The upcoming horror thriller follows two Mormon missionaries, who inadvertently end up in a game of survival after encountering the mysterious Mr. Reed, played by Hugh Grant. As such, the duo … Read more
Following early anticipation, Smile 2 has debuted with generally favorable reviews, earning solid scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. The horror sequel continues the chilling story from the original Smile and stars Naomi Scott as Skye Riley, a pop star plagued by terrifying events. This intense thriller is drawing attention for its unsettling atmosphere and Scott’s standout performance as … Read more
The reception of “Joker: Folie à Deux” among critics and audiences is far from humorous. The original “Joker” film was a massive success both commercially and critically, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, receiving praise from many film critics, and even winning some Academy Awards. However, the sequel is not enjoying the same level of popularity. … Read more
The reviews for Francis Ford Coppola’s epic science fiction film Megalopolis have arrived, and they add up to underscore a wide-ranging response. Coppola spent decades developing the movie and reportedly spent $120 million of his own money on it. Megalopolis premiered at the 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2024, before releasing in … Read more
Following early excitement, Agatha All Along has premiered with mixed but promising reviews, earning solid scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. The new Marvel series, a spinoff of WandaVision, features Kathryn Hahn in the role of Agatha Harkness. This dark comedy mystery series is gaining attention for its unique tone and charismatic performances, particularly Hahn’s … Read more
Rotten Tomatoes is adding a new rating to their film criticism site — the equivalent of its “Certified Fresh” but for fans and moviegoers instead of film critics. The long-running review aggregator announced today the introduction of its “Verified Hot” badge, which will be bestowed upon films that are popular with the site’s users. According … Read more
Rotten Tomatoes introduces a “Verified Hot” audience badge system to celebrate the best-reviewed films that go above and beyond to entertain. Rotten Tomatoes is about to make it easier for audiences to recognize the best movies in the business thanks to a new “Verified Hot” badge system. The badge signifies a quality above the average … Read more
While video game adaptations are historically among the worst sub-genres in all of movies, their reputation has started to improve in recent years thanks to films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog, and especially TV shows like The Last of Us. It almost felt like video game adaptations were becoming respectable for a minute there! The release of Eli … Read more
With over 100 reviews from film critics already posted on Rotten Tomatoes, Deadpool & Wolverine is officially Certified Fresh. As of this writing, the film currently has a rating of 79 on the site. In order to qualify as “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes a film must possess a Tomatometer rating of at least 75 percent and … Read more