How A Movie Managed To Achieve 0% On Rotten Tomatoes

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A film is so incredibly poorly reviewed on Rotten Tomatoes that it achieves an astonishing 0% in their “Tomatometer” score. However, since these ratings are solely from critics, it’s beneficial to examine the “Audience Score,” where viewers can rate the movie themselves: Even here, this poor-quality film only manages a mediocre 48% rating from various viewers.

Why Listen To Some Rotten Tomatoes?

For those who don’t rely on ratings to choose their movies, or aren’t hardcore movie enthusiasts: Rotten Tomatoes is a website where both professional film critics and regular viewers can rate and review movies. The key distinction is that the ratings given by critics use a “Tomatometer” scoring from 0 to 100%, whereas viewers’ ratings are represented as a “Popcornmeter”. This is important because some films receive glowing reviews from critics but are panned by audiences, or the opposite occurs.


Which Movie Are We Talking About?

We’re discussing the film “Max Steel“, which centers around a teenager named Max who learns to control his extraordinary powers with the aid of a robot. Joined forces with his mechanical companion called Steel, Max transforms into… Max Steel. To make things even more intriguing, the movie combines typical coming-of-age themes with superhero storylines. Interestingly enough, this movie is actually a live-action reinterpretation of a children’s series that has been airing on Nickelodeon since 2013. Despite this, it earned a score of 0% from 21 professional reviews and only garnered half approval (50%) from the general public.

Good Reviews Out Of Spite?

It seems that there’s been quite a buzz among film fans that the movie is receiving poor ratings. However, some reviews praise it highly, even awarding it 4-5 stars, which makes you wonder about their credibility. Some of these reviews claim that the critics haven’t seen a good film or label it as a “masterpiece” and a “must-watch.” On the other hand, it’s possible that some viewers are confusing the animated series on Nickelodeon with the movie, as the series often brings back fond memories for many young adults.

So Many Bad Movies

0% on Rotten Tomatoes is an accomplishment shared by just 40 films (up until the end of 2023). Among these, “Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” holds this unwanted title with a 0% score based on 121 reviews. Is it the worst movie ever? That’s debatable, as it didn’t resonate with many viewers either, scoring only 21% on the popcorn meter. The film revolves around two agents hunting for a weapon that leaves no trace. Critics have noted its weak storyline, shallow characters, and chaotic plot. However, one must consider that some of these reviews might be from trolls, as there are a few positive ones, though they seem more like exaggerated praise such as “best movie ever!!!” It’s unclear whether the film is truly as bad as it’s made out to be.

Who Is Right?

It turns out that not all experts and viewers share the same opinion when it comes to Warcraft. Although some critics struggled to distinguish one orc from another, the film managed to deliver what many fans were eagerly anticipating. Consequently, it garnered a rating of 29% on the Tomatometer.

In other words: The movie Warcraft showed that it doesn’t always require agreement between critics and viewers. While some critics found it hard to tell one orc apart from another, the film succeeded in meeting fans’ expectations. As a result, it was rated 29% on the Tomatometer.

Indeed, the film has some generic aspects and might not delve deeply into the story details (which could potentially keep viewers captivated for extended periods), but generally, it’s highly appreciated as a cinematic interpretation of the popular game series. This appreciation results in varying ratings due to personal preferences: It receives an impressive 76% approval rating from its dedicated fanbase.

What movies do you know that have gotten terrible reviews but are secretly your guilty pleasure?

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2025-05-22 00:09