"The Electric State" divides critics and audiences significantly

Some movies create strong opinions among audiences and critics. This can lead to large differences in ratings on sites like Rotten Tomatoes and CinemaScore. Rotten Tomatoes gives a percentage based on critic reviews, while CinemaScore provides a letter grade based on audience votes after they see a movie. Both ratings have their flaws, but they reflect different views on a film's quality. For example, “The Electric State,” a new Netflix sci-fi film, cost $320 million to produce. Critics have not liked it, giving it only 15% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences have given it a 74% rating on the Popcornmeter. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt as they navigate a world of exiled robots and is currently the top movie on Netflix. Another film, "Red One," has a different situation. It is in theaters now and has an A- CinemaScore from audiences, but only a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie features Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans trying to save a buff Santa before Christmas. “Sound of Freedom,” released in 2023, is a faith-based thriller that has done well with audiences, earning an A+ grade on CinemaScore. Its Rotten Tomatoes score is lower, at 57%. Meanwhile, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” received a mixed response. It has a 59% rating from critics but an A from audiences. Some films have shown even bigger divides. “Uncut Gems” has a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes but only a C+ on CinemaScore. On the other hand, “Hereditary,” known for its intense horror, holds a 90% rating with critics but a D+ from audiences. “Mother!” is one of the few films to receive an F on CinemaScore but has a decent score of 68% on Rotten Tomatoes. Lastly, “Grown Ups” earned 10% from critics but a B grade from audiences, while “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is a beloved film with a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, though it only managed a B- from viewers at first. These examples highlight how opinions on movies can differ greatly between critics and general audiences. Each film can tell a unique story about what people want from cinema.