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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

exboyfil

(18,243 posts)

1. I see ratings right now for both movies and tv shows

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Feb 3, 2021, 11:18 AM

Feb 2021

They are an aggregator and sometimes a positive rating can reflect a mediocre reaction to the film. A high score could reflect a bunch of mediocre positive ratings while a movie that engenders a strong reaction - sometimes positive and sometimes negative - might have a lower rating but be worth more of your time to watch. You might hate a movie, then think about for a while and come to a different conclusion. Even watching a movie you hate might change your perspective on a particular topic.