Martin Scorsese Criticizes Rotten Tomatoes' Rating Scores | THR News

Martin Scorsese criticizes the influence of market research firms like CinemaScore and aggregators like Rotten Tomatoes on film criticism. He argues that these entities focus on commercial aspects rather than the artistic value of films, which negatively impacts serious filmmakers. Scorsese was prompted to speak out after witnessing the harsh criticism of Darren Aronofsky's film 'Mother'. He believes that good films are not meant to be easily understood or liked instantly but are crafted out of necessity by the filmmaker. Scorsese concludes that while current rating systems may fade, passionately made films will endure.

What does Martin Scorsese believe has become a 'bloodthirsty spectator sport'?

• Box office results

• Movie premieres

• Film production

• Film festivals

According to Scorsese, what do market research firms and aggregators fail to contribute to?

• Audience engagement

• Box office success

• Real film criticism

• Film marketing

What was Scorsese's reaction to the severe judgments of Aronofsky's film 'Mother'?

• He agreed with the critics

• He was disturbed by the judgments

• He ignored the reviews

• He praised the film's marketing

What does Scorsese suggest about films made by real filmmakers?

• They are not made to be instantly understood

• They are made for commercial success

• They are meant to be instantly liked

• They are designed for mass appeal

What does Scorsese hope will happen to superficial ratings like CinemaScore grades?

• They will eventually disappear

• They will be replaced by new systems

• They will dominate the industry

• They will become more popular