Movie Reviews

Tv/streaming, collections, great movies, chaz's journal, contributors.

famous movie review sites

Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

Now playing.

famous movie review sites

You Can Call Me Bill

Clint worthington.

famous movie review sites

Peyton Robinson

famous movie review sites

Brian Tallerico

famous movie review sites

Late Night with the Devil

Matt zoller seitz.

famous movie review sites

Sleeping Dogs

famous movie review sites

Carol Doda Topless at the Condor

Marya e. gates.

famous movie review sites

Peter Sobczynski

famous movie review sites

Riddle of Fire

Robert daniels.

famous movie review sites

Dad & Step-Dad

Carlos aguilar.

famous movie review sites

Monica Castillo

famous movie review sites

You'll Never Find Me

Sheila o'malley.

famous movie review sites

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Christy lemire, from the blog.

famous movie review sites

Doug Liman Never Does Things the Easy Way

famous movie review sites

Karen Gillan Is Hiding in Plain Sight

famous movie review sites

Trapped in the System: Julio Torres on Problemista

famous movie review sites

I Need Your Magic: M. Emmett Walsh (1935-2024)

famous movie review sites

Rise of the Ronin Wastes Interesting Setting with Clunky Gameplay

famous movie review sites

Art Takes You Prisoner: Radu Jude on Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

famous movie review sites

BET+'s Diarra from Detroit Successfully Blends Comedy & Mystery

famous movie review sites

No Matter How Big He Gets, David Dastmalchian Still Wants to Scare You

famous movie review sites

Disney+ Returns to the Classic World of X-Men '97

famous movie review sites

SXSW 2024: Diane Warren: Relentless, Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird, Preconceived

famous movie review sites

True To Yourself: James Gray on James Gray's New York

famous movie review sites

SXSW 2024: Sing Sing, Bob Trevino Likes It, Hood Witch

famous movie review sites

SXSW 2024: Songs from the Hole, The Black Sea, Adrianne & The Castle

Review collections.

famous movie review sites

The Best Horror Movies of 2022

famous movie review sites

The Best Comedies of 2023

famous movie review sites

The History of James Bond

famous movie review sites

The 2022 Oscar Nominees

Latest reviews.

famous movie review sites

Glenn Kenny

famous movie review sites

The Greatest Hits

famous movie review sites

The Antisocial Network: Memes to Mayhem

In restless dreams: the music of paul simon.

famous movie review sites

The Animal Kingdom

famous movie review sites

Arthur the King

famous movie review sites

Remembering Gene Wilder

famous movie review sites

Knox Goes Away

New and Notable

famous movie review sites

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

famous movie review sites

Rise of the Ronin

famous movie review sites

3 Body Problem

famous movie review sites

Dragon's Dogma 2

famous movie review sites

Princess Peach: Showtime!

famous movie review sites

Problemista

famous movie review sites

Late Night with the Devil

famous movie review sites

Alone in the Dark

famous movie review sites

Palm Royale

famous movie review sites

Love Lies Bleeding

famous movie review sites

Dune: Part Two

famous movie review sites

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Editorial spotlight.

2024 Game Publisher Rankings

2024 Game Publisher Rankings

Jason dietz.

We reveal the past year's best and worst video game publishers (based on their 2023 releases) in the 14th edition of our annual Game Publisher Rankings.

Best and Worst of SXSW 2024 Film & TV Festival

Best and Worst of SXSW 2024 Film & TV Festival

Keith kimbell.

Which films impressed reviewers during the 2024 edition of the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival? We recap the reactions of critics to all of this year's major SXSW premieres and tell you which titles won the festival's major awards.

Every Denis Villeneuve Movie, Ranked

Every Denis Villeneuve Movie, Ranked

Before French-Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve earned the attention of sci-fi fans with excellent Dune and Blade Runner films, he made a name for himself with crime thrillers and indie dramas. Here, we rank every one of his films to date from worst to best by Metascore.

2024 Movie Release Calendar

2024 Movie Release Calendar

Find release dates for every movie coming to theaters, VOD, and streaming throughout 2024 and beyond, updated weekly.

March Movie Preview (2024)

March Movie Preview (2024)

The month ahead will bring a conclusion to the Dune saga, a Ghostbusters sequel, an indie comedy with terrific early reviews, and more. To help you plan your moviegoing options, our editors have selected the most notable films releasing in March 2024.

March 2024 TV Preview

March 2024 TV Preview

The month ahead will bring a series adaptation of a sci-fi best-seller from the team behind Game of Thrones, HBO's latest Kate Winslet miniseries, an animated take on X-Men, and more.

Latest Videos

famous movie review sites

  • New Releases
  • Top Critics' Picks
  • Most Popular

update-home-background.png

The Gold Standard in Critical Analysis

The metascore breakdown.

  • We collect reviews from the world's top critics.
  • Each review is scored based on its overall quality.
  • The summarized weighted average captures the essence of critical opinion.

Latest News

What to watch on max right now.

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Max--plus all of the titles leaving the streaming service this month--updated frequently.

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to the Peacock streaming service, updated frequently.

What to Watch on Netflix Right Now

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Netflix, updated frequently. You can also find a list of titles leaving Netflix this month.

Metacritic's 14th Annual Game Publisher Rankings

What to watch on hulu right now.

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Hulu, updated frequently.

What to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Disney's streaming service, updated frequently.

DVD/Blu-ray Releases: New & Upcoming

Find a list of new movie and TV releases on DVD and Blu-ray (updated weekly) as well as a calendar of upcoming releases on home video.

Notable Video Game Releases: New and Upcoming

Find release dates and scores for every major upcoming and recent video game release for all platforms, updated weekly.

SXSW 2024 Recap: Best and Worst Films

2024 spring/summer tv premiere calendar.

Find a frequently updated calendar of premiere dates for all upcoming new and returning television shows on broadcast, streaming, and cable, plus TV movies and specials and VOD releases.

New Free & Subscription Games for All Platforms

Our frequently updated list shows the latest free games available from Epic Games Store, IndieGala, Steam, Fanatical, GOG, and more as well as new and upcoming titles added to subscription services like Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, Prime Gaming, and Humble.

Filmmaking Lifestyle

Best Sites For Rating Movies: 6 Top Movie Review Websites

famous movie review sites

Our society has grown to worship movies. This can be seen in the sheer number of movies made each year, some good and some bad. Because there are so many to choose from, finding a good one can be a challenge.

Movies now make up a huge part of the entertainment industry. But with so many choices comes the problem of finding the best ones to watch.

It would take hours upon hours to watch every movie made in a year, and even then you’d likely miss some great ones. So how can we solve this problem?

The answer reviews. Reviews allow us to get an idea of whether or not others liked the movie before we decide if it’s worth watching ourselves.

BEST SITES FOR RATING MOVIES

What are movie review sites.

Movie review sites like IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and Letterboxd are great places to find out what a movie is all about.

They can also be useful for finding out if your favorite actor has been in other movies you may have missed.

Movie review websites are one of the best ways to learn what critics think of a movie and how they feel about it.

The more information you can gather on a film, the better informed you’ll be when you decide whether to watch it or not.

Movie review sites don’t really have any effect on box office sales, but they can make a huge difference in determining what kind of an impact a movie will have on consumers.

A review helps us determine if others were entertained by a movie before we spend our time and money on it.

Picking a movie to watch can be hard. You have your mood to consider, the weather, and the amount of time you have available.

And who to see it with? But even after all that, one question remains — is it any good?

famous movie review sites

With sites like Letterboxd, the answer is now as easy as logging into your social media account.

The internet can be an overwhelming place when trying to find a good, reliable movie review site.

With so many sites out there, it’s hard to know which ones are actually worth your time.

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best movie review sites out there. Not everyone will be for everyone, but each reviewer has something unique to offer that makes it worth checking out.

Best Sites For Rating Movies

If you love the cinema, and you’re constantly looking for the best ways to keep up to date with what’s new and what’s upcoming, then one of these sites is going to be perfect for you.

Below, we’ve gone through some of the most popular movie websites on the internet today and reviewed them, so that you can find out which site is best for your film needs.

Let’s start off with my personal favorite!

Letterboxd is a social network for sharing your taste in film. Keep a watchlist of films you’d like to see, and create lists/collections on any topic. Rate, review, and tag films as you add them. Find and follow friends to see what they’re enjoying.

Keep a diary of your film viewing, check in to films at theaters, and share your thoughts with the world. Search a database of over 2 million films, with filters that can refine your results by anything from decade and genre to personal ratings and reviews.

From Letterboxd themselves: “We’re proud of our place in a burgeoning ecosystem of film-related apps and websites that complement Letterboxd’s focus on social sharing, curation, and discovery.

In that spirit, we offer a range of developer tools to help integrate Letterboxd data into other applications and websites — you can explore these on our developer site.”

My Letterboxd profile can be found here, btw: FilmLifestyle’s Letterboxd profile . Give me a follow!

Letterboxd

Originally a fan-operated website, the database is owned and operated by IMDb.com, Inc., a subsidiary of Amazon.

IMDb has approximately 4.7 million titles (including episodes) and 8.3 million personalities in its database,  as well as 83 million registered users.

IMDb stands out for its vast collection of film and television information. It’s not just a place for ratings; it’s a comprehensive resource for release dates, cast and crew details, trivia, and forums for discussion.

With user-contributed content and professional critic reviews, IMDb offers a balanced view of a film’s reception. Its integration with Amazon also allows for easy viewing options.

IMDb

Metacritic

Matt Crawford

Related posts, 4 best don cheadle movies: the quiet power of a remarkable actor, 14 best jerry lewis movies: the king of comedy, 9 best stanley cortez films: chiaroscuro of the human soul, 6 best lynne ramsay films: visual storytelling at its finest, 16 best michael caine movies: an icon’s most memorable roles, what is blaxploitation: the essential guide to the subgenre, 30 comments.

' src=

Great guide to the top sites for rating movies.

famous movie review sites

Thanks, Jaani.

' src=

I would like to receive the latest movies before selling them. Thanks

Can’t help you there, Jurugo.

' src=

There are many websites that offer movie reviews and ratings, but here are six of the top sites:

Rotten Tomatoes: Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most popular movie review websites. It aggregates reviews from both professional critics and regular movie-goers to provide an overall score for each film.

IMDb: IMDb is a comprehensive database of movies information that also includes user reviews and ratings. Its Top Rated Movies list is based on user ratings, and it’s a great place to find information about upcoming movies.

Metacritic: Like Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic aggregates reviews from critics, but it also assigns a weighted score to each review based on the critic’s track record. The site’s Metascore is often used as a shorthand for a movie’s critical reception.

Letterboxd: Letterboxd is a social media platform for movie lovers that allows users to rate and review films, create watchlists, and follow other users with similar tastes. Its recommendation algorithm is known for being particularly effective.

RogerEbert.com: Roger Ebert was one of the most respected film critics of his time, and his website continues to offer thoughtful and insightful reviews from a team of writers. The site also includes essays, interviews, and other film-related content.

Empire: Empire is a UK-based magazine that covers movies, TV shows, and video games. Its website includes reviews, news, and features, and its annual Empire Awards are highly respected within the industry.

Thanks for the contribution, Rizwan.

' src=

Amazing content, thanks for sharing

Thanks, Kelvin.

' src=

I think that Toy Story is worth watching than Star wares Where it doesn t have have the force

Fair enough, Joel.

Great content, thanks for sharing

Cheers, Jenny.

great content, thanks for sharing

' src=

In India idmb is the best website for movie review after all your content is very informative and best knowledge provides.

Thanks, Hemant.

' src=

I have updated my knowledge after reading the information given on your site, thank you so much for such an awesome article.

' src=

Thank you for sharing such an informative and well-structured post on movie rating sites. The content was organized in a way that made it easy to navigate and find specific information.

Thanks, Soumen.

' src=

Toy Story, in my opinion, is more entertaining to watch than Star Wars because it lacks the force.

I see what you did there!

' src=

Great article on movie rating sites!

Thanks, rizwan

' src=

Brilliant article

' src=

These movie review websites are a lifesaver when it comes to choosing what to watch. Thanks for curating this list!

I’ve been looking for reliable movie review sources, and this article just made my search a whole lot easier. Kudos!

Thanks, Kuliah.

' src=

I’ve been looking for reliable movie review sources, and this article just made my search a whole lot easier. Kudos!

Thanks a lot, yousif.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Username or Email Address

Remember Me

Registration is closed.

Pin It on Pinterest

Tech, Media & Entertainment

17+ Best Movie Review and Ratings Sites (List)

best-movie-review-sites

In this article, we’re going to provide a list of the top, most reliable  movie review sites  on the internet.

Whether you’re a fan of a certain genre like horror or more into TV reviews than movies, we’re going to bring you a full list of the very best movie review and ratings sites out there in 2024.

First let’s cover some common questions about these movie review sites, film critique, how to make your own reviews, and more.

Let’s dive in!

Everyone’s a critic on everything these days… what’s the best movie review and ratings site out there?

Our list below is meant to be ranked based on credibility, overall popularity, and thoroughness.

Do they have a good ranking system in place to accurately rate movies?

Are they have thorough movie reviews?

Do they cover a wide range of titles?

What do people say about them?

All these questions factor into a site’s credibility.

If the reviews aren’t thorough, then what’s the point in going to that review site? You might as well just go see a movie you’re interested in and get other people’s opinions from your friends, family, and social media instead.

Also, apparently, there are some film critics out there who believe it is their job to tell everyone “how to think” about movies they’ve seen. That’s not always what people want or need from movie reviews sometimes. Each of us has our own individual tastes. We’d like to know which titles we should check out for ourselves! Assuming of course, if we haven’t already seen them.

And while this list isn’t a ranking of which site is the best, it should be pretty clear that our all-around favorite movie review and ratings site would have to be IMDb.

IMDb has it all! They have more titles than anyone else on this list, their rankings are accurate, they have more professional film critics with great credentials who write very thorough movie reviews…

Everybody knows IMDb. Critic or not, if you’re looking for a ton of movie data, IMDb’s got your back!

Who is the best film critic of all time?

Roger Ebert (1942-2013) is probably the most famous film critic of all time.

Most people reading this article have probably heard of his name. On top of that, how many other film critics have you heard of? Probably not a ton.

IMDb has a huge list of professional movie critics who write for them on their site. So, while there are many more great film critics out there… it’s safe to say that Roger Ebert is probably the best ever to do it.

His reviews went beyond just what he thought of a movie but tied it to the bigger picture of where we are in society and other broader perspective matters.

Is there such a thing as a movie reviews app?

There sure is!

Some of the sites below (mainly the big popular ones) have iPhone and Android apps that you can install on your phone and tablet devices for even better movie review access.

Is there anything other than just movie reviews that I can find on these sites?

Many movie review sites contain more than just movies. They cover television , video games , and other related entertainment topics as well.

They also contain movie data like ratings, movie trailers, news articles…

What makes a good movie review?

A good film critique should include all the following:

  • start with an opening line that draws the reader in and then introduce your thesis statement (or what you’re trying to express)
  • provide background information relevant to the topic at hand
  • give examples using quotations from the primary source material (a movie or TV show)
  • give a conclusion summarizing everything you’ve covered so far

If your goal is to write great movie reviews for any of these sites below, those are some of the elements you’ll want to keep in mind!

I saw a great movie the other day… can I review it?

Lots of movie review sites allow users to chime in and provide their own reviews.

Movies are a subjective thing, so keep your reviews as accurate and unbiased as possible.

Don’t just give it five stars because you loved it! Think about why you would recommend that people see this movie, what the best parts were, and then write up your review based on those points.

Write an honest review to help others decide whether they should see this film or not.

What do an IMDb score and IMDb ranking mean?

IMDb has two different scores for the movies it reviews.

There is the user score, which is the average of every user review.

The official IMDb score is a composite of all professional reviews of a given movie.

Rankings are then generated from the highest to lowest scores of a movie (often within a specific genre), based on the major professional reviews that have been made.

Best Movie Review and Ratings Sites in 2024

Let’s take a look at the best movie review and ratings sites in 2024.

IMDb is the world’s most popular movie review site and one of the best film sites on the web. It was founded on October 17, 1990 and has been going strong ever since.

IMDb is widely considered the foremost expert in the movie review industry online. With more than 1,200 movie critic reviews per day and about 600 million monthly unique visitors, it’s hard to beat IMDb.

What makes them the best movie review site?

Pros : They have a huge selection of films rated by critics with excellent credentials. With a massive database of more than 250 million titles, this website attracts a wide range of viewers looking to learn about movies they haven’t seen before or rediscover old favorites at home. IMDb also provides links to trailers for most movies, which is great if you want to know what all the hype is about!

Cons : IMDb is larger than any other movie review site on this list and can be difficult to navigate sometimes if you don’t know what you’re looking for.

#2 Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most well-known movie review and ratings sites on the web and provides thousands of user reviews posted by everyday viewers just like you.

Rotten Tomatoes is possibly second only to IMDb in terms of how many people visit their site each month (around 60-80 million).

The company contains professional film reviews from hundreds of big publications like Rolling Stone, Variety, and The New Yorker.

They also show what’s hot not only in the film world, but when it comes to TV as well.

What makes them one of the best movie review sites?

Pros : They offer both professional and user reviews – a rare find on large movie review sites.

Rotten Tomatoes is incredibly easy to navigate with dozens of filter options to help visitors pinpoint their favorite genres/artists/theatres, etc. You can also check out your local theaters’ upcoming showtimes directly from the site.

Cons : Some of their scores are slightly inflated compared to IMDB because there is no score ceiling (they go up to 100%). Also, it’s not always easy to tell which critics wrote which reviews.

#3 Fandango

Fandano is one of the leading movie ticket retailers. They also have an official movie review website too, which is updated with fresh reviews daily.

Pros : Fandango offers both their own user reviews as well as professional reviews from recognized critics across America.

Cons : Popular, but not as active as IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

#4 The Movie Database

The Movie Database is another notable movie review site for movies released in theaters, despite being based in the UK.

Pros : The TMDb site is filled with user reviews and information on films alike, making it easy to find any film you want by just searching for its title.

Cons : Many users opt for larger sites since any site in the movie and TV review niche is going up against IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

#5 Letterboxd

Letterboxd is a lesser-known movie review site, but one that gets rave reviews from its users.

Letterboxd is one of the best movie review sites because they’re all about social media   – which means that visitors have more opportunities to interact with others here than on most other movie review hubs.

Their slogan is “filmstagram” because the site is centered around generating an Instagram -like filter for your movie watching experience—but this means that only people with accounts on the site can leave reviews.

Pros : The interface is sleek and easy to use. The site also lets you keep track of what movies you’ve watched, in case you wanted to go back through your viewing history later on.

Cons : To write a review on Letterboxd, you have to sign up with an email address or Facebook account first. No anonymous reviews are allowed so some users feel limited by this feature.

#6 Metacritic

Metacritic is a website that aggregates reviews for media products (like video games, but also movies and TV shows).

Pros : If you’re interested in finding out what critics across America think about a movie (or game) before you buy it, Metacritic is your best chance at doing so.

Cons : Some users complain that this site puts too much stock into professional reviews compared to user reviews. Also, some movies do not contain enough reviews to generate a quality average score.

#7 IndieWire

IndieWire is more than just a movie review site – it’s also an industry news site.

Pros : The information on IndieWire is continually updated, making it one of the most reliable sources for current movie news. You can access their content free of charge too.

Cons : Most people visit IndieWire looking for the latest industry updates (not reviews), which means that you’re not going to find many (if any) user-generated reviews here like on some other websites. Also, their content is targeted towards professionals or those interested in breaking into showbiz or related fields rather than casual viewers and fans of film/TV alike.

#8 Yahoo! Movies

Yahoo! Movies is one of the most recognizable movie review sites in America.

They provide both their own user reviews as well as professional reviews from credible critics in the industry.

Pros : Yahoo! Movies is easy to navigate and lets you filter search results by type of release (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.). The site also has plenty of trailers for popular upcoming movies that are perfect if you’re trying to get an idea for what’s worth checking out on the big screen soon.

Cons : Like Yahoo in many verticals, it’s not as popular as it once was and is no longer the go-to when it comes to movie reviews.

#9 RogerEbert

RogerEbert is named after possibly the most famous film critic of all time, who wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in April 2013. In 1975, Ebert became the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.

Ebert’s brand continues through a dedicated movie reviews and ratings site.

Pros : The site’s design appears very clean, modern, and easy to navigate. Especially for casual users who just want quick notes on new films before heading off to the theatre.

Cons : This site only provides a few user reviews a day, some days none at all. RogerEbert also received criticism from its own readers when it stopped updating their database with films that had less than three stars (for some people, this meant many films Ebert himself reviewed were no longer considered worth seeing).

#10 SlashFilm

SlashFilm is a movie review site that includes photos, trailers, interviews, and other news about upcoming films.

Pros : SlashFilm has thousands of high-quality images to provide an interactive experience for users when searching for movies they might like. They also write several excellent articles each month detailing compelling topics in film/TV (for example, “The Most Underrated Meryl Streep Roles”).

Cons : There aren’t many user reviews available on this website, which could be disappointing for some visitors looking for that feature. SlashFilm is also not updated nearly as often as it should be. Also, their content isn’t focused on up-to-date info like industry news or blog posts, which makes it a less popular choice for film enthusiasts and critics alike.

#11 Moviefone

Moviefone is owned by AOL and is one of the most recognized movie review sites on the web. Like Yahoo!, the site provides both reviews from critics as well as amateur users.

Pros : The design is simple to use and easy on the eyes, which means you can spend more time reading reviews than trying to figure out how a layout works. Moviefone also has a stellar library of high-quality photos for popular movies that will leave you in the mood to watch some good TV.

Cons : The user reviews are too short sometimes – some only have three sentences before being cut off mid-sentence, leaving readers wondering what they missed out on! Additionally, Moviefone only provides the bare minimum of professional reviews from industry professionals. And, like many other movie review sites, their content is sometimes outdated and they don’t offer enough current-event news about what’s happening in Hollywood right now (e.g., “Why Ben Affleck is a Genius”).

#12 Blue-ray

Blue-ray is one of the most accurate movie review sites on the web thanks to its large database of hundreds of industry professionals and critics from around the world.

Pros : Blue-ray has a very sleek layout that’s easy to navigate, which will make casual users feel at home right away. Visitors can also search for reviews by their favorite stars or directors, which is great if you’re looking for insight from a certain critic who watches all Steven Spielberg films.

Cons : This site does not allow users to write reviews, which means it doesn’t have much content in general compared to Hollywood entertainment news websites like IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes. Blue-ray is simply an aggregator that pulls reviews from other movie review sites without actually providing any new content.

#13 What’s on Netflix

What’s on Netflix is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films.

Pros : This website is great for finding movies you might like to watch online, whether it’s streaming on Netflix or another platform. It also breaks down categories based on film genre (e.g., comedy, drama) to make browsing more efficient.

Cons : What’s on Netflix has a somewhat unappealing layout, making it difficult to navigate when trying to find specific types of movies to watch. Additionally, their content is quite dated compared to other websites with industry news and new blog posts about what’s happening in Hollywood right now.

#14 MyDramaList

MyDramaList is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films.

Pros : Visitors can write their own reviews on this website, which is great for users who want to share their own personal experiences with certain movies. It’s also very helpful for finding recommendations for family-friendly films or even animated features that are worth checking out.

Cons : This site has an outdated layout, so it might be difficult for some visitors to find what they’re looking for (e.g., specific genres or categories). Moreover, there aren’t many industry news updates here – most content seems to consist of blog posts about upcoming television series instead. If you want detailed industry news like what’s happening in Hollywood, try a website like Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb instead.

#15 Syfy Wire

Syfy Wire, from the SyFy channel, is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films.

Pros : The layout on this website is very clean and easy to navigate, which will be comforting for site visitors who are looking for family-friendly films they can enjoy with friends and/or their kids.

Cons : This website is mainly comprised of short blurbs about new television shows or actors instead of detailed industry news like what’s happening in Hollywood right now (e.g., box office sales, film festivals). If you’re looking for more than just promotional content, try a different movie review site with more content. Additionally, most user reviews skew towards positive ratings, which isn’t very helpful if you’re looking for impartial insight.

#16 MovieWeb

MovieWeb is another large movie review site, ranked among the top 5,000 most popular websites in America (around 6 million monthly visitors). They provide movie news, TV show updates, and reviews for all genres and types of films.

Pros : MovieWeb is structured cleanly like a blog and dozens of new articles are pumped out each day.

Cons : There aren’t many movie news updates here, which means you might have to search elsewhere if you’re looking for unbiased film industry insight. For example, there are no articles about what’s happening in Hollywood right now (e.g., box office sales) or even new blog posts about upcoming films in 2024.

#17 Taste of Cinema

Taste of Cinema is a movie review site from Russia that contains both user ratings and critic reviews.

Pros : The film list and actor list pages have a lot going on to help you find films and people quickly and easily.

Cons : Its reviews aren’t updated very frequently.

#18 Crave Online

Crave Online is an entertainment news site that has a movie review section.

Pros : This site is updated regularly with fresh content. The reviews here are also written by professional critics, unlike other user-based online platforms.

Cons : Crave Online looks a little outdated and hasn’t been updated in a while.

#19 MoviGuide

MoviGuide is another large movie review platform with its own official app for Android and iOS devices to make finding local theaters easier.

They also have a community forum where people can discuss movies released in theaters recently—and even vote up/down on different titles to influence future reviews.

Pros : It’s easy to find local theaters here. The app also has a cool flashlight-like locator feature where you can turn your phone’s flash on to light up theaters near your location if they’re not visible in the dark.

Cons : Most movie reviews are based off users’ opinions only here, with no official critics’ ratings included. There aren’t any new user reviews either, so it can be hard finding recent films that people have seen.

Pajiba is another large entertainment news hub with a movie section—but their articles mainly focus on newer films that have been released recently in theaters (or even to rent and buy online).

Pros : Pajiba has a lot of user reviews on their site, which is refreshing. Their film news is also updated daily with fresh content to make sure you don’t miss anything important.

Cons : Bad movies get more attention here than good ones do – so it’s hard to find positive opinions about titles that should be considered great. Additionally, their movie section isn’t very detailed compared to other sites like IMDb or Letterboxd. Not all critics’ scores are included either; only users’ ratings are displayed so you’d have to read through many different reviews before finding one from a professional critic.

#21 Top Documentary Films

Top Documentary Films is a movie review hub that contains user and expert reviews for all kinds of documentaries—not just those released in theaters or on TV.

Pros : Their site is fairly simple to navigate with good options for sorting through content (by year, most popular, etc).

Cons : The design isn’t very original and can be slightly hard on the eyes sometimes. The documentary page itself also looks like it hasn’t been updated in a while (with some titles missing and outdated information).

#22 Rateranker

Raterranker is another lesser-known movie review site whose slogan is “your opinion can make a difference.”

Pros : This site gives you access to both professional and user reviews for all movies.

Cons : User ratings are not displayed on this website, which makes it hard for some users to know what they’re getting into before clicking on a movie. It’s also not always easy to tell which critics wrote the reviews listed here.

#23 The Indie Handbook

The Indie Handbook is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films.

Pros : The site’s design is very minimalist, making it quick and easy to find most movie categories without scrolling too much. Visitors can write their own reviews on this website, which helps if you’re looking for comments from other regular users who have watched certain movies before. It provides great movie recommendations based on user-generated ratings and reviews, making it helpful when browsing the site for film suggestions to watch.

Cons : Movie ratings are not displayed on this website so you’d have to read through actual reviews before figuring out if a certain film is worth watching or not. This can be hard for some users who want to base their decisions off user ratings instead of just personal opinions.

#24 Box Office Mojo

Box Office Mojo is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films.

Pros : This website can help you find new titles for streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime if you’re looking for something to watch. It’s also great for learning more about specific actors, directors, producers, etc., which can be helpful if you want to learn more about certain celebrities who have made their mark in the industry.

This is one of the most comprehensive sites for finding information about movies in general, which is great for making decisions when browsing online or visiting a local theater. It’s also helpful for learning more about specific actors, directors, producers, etc., which can be helpful if you want to learn more about certain celebrities who have made their mark in the industry.

What’s also interesting about this site is they disclose how much a movie has made at the box office worldwide so you can be better informed about what films to check out.

Cons : Visitors can write their own reviews on this website, but not many people take advantage of this feature so you might find yourself digging through old content online. Moreover, Box Office Mojo doesn’t provide many industry news updates. If you want detailed industry news like what’s happening in Hollywood, Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb might be a better fit.

#25 Flickchart

Flickchart is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films.

Pros : This website has an excellent layout with easy-to-read text, so it’s great for casual users who just want to browse content quickly. Flickchart also takes pride in its user-friendly features, such as the ability to save movies and track their progress while creating lists throughout the year. The challenges page allows visitors to view what other people are watching and create their own film lists based on similar titles or genres.

Cons : There aren’t many reviews on this website, which makes it harder for some users to know whether or not a certain movie is worth watching.

#26 Film Junk Fan Reviews

Film Junk Fan Reviews is a movie review site that offers both professional and amateur reviews of various films. What makes them one of the best movie review sites?

Pros : Visitors can post their own reviews on this website, which helps if you want feedback from other regular users who have watched certain movies before. The layout is designed with casual use in mind, making it easy for anyone to find whatever they’re looking for within minutes.

What’s also great about this website is its detailed rankings and film charts so you can easily see what’s trending worldwide and among specific groups like critics and the public.

Cons : This website doesn’t offer very many reviews or overall content compared to other movie review sites on this list, which can make it hard for some users to browse through the material.

#27 Collider Movie Talk

Collider is a movie review and news website that can be found online at collider.com.  It provides in-depth movie coverage from industry experts and critics, with articles about what’s happening in Hollywood right now (e.g., box office sales).

Pros : This website offers detailed analysis of the latest films to hit theaters, which will be helpful for site visitors who want to get up-to-date industry insight before deciding if a film is worth watching or not.

Cons : The layout on this website isn’t very clean, so it might be difficult for some users to find what they’re looking for (e.g., specific genres or categories). Additionally, there aren’t many movie news updates here – most articles consist of blog posts about new TV shows instead. If you want more than just promotional content and industry news updates, try a different movie review site with more content.

#28 Inside The Magic

Inside the Magic is a Disney-focused movie review website that provides detailed analysis from experts and fans alike.  This means they provide unbiased insight for superhero movies, family-friendly films, animated features, sci-fi/fantasy flicks, etc.

Pros : This site has detailed information about upcoming Disney film releases, which will be very helpful for site visitors who are planning to see the newest releases to hit theaters. Inside the Magic also has exclusive interviews with members of the cast and crew, so it’s a great resource for people who have an affinity for Disney stars.

Cons : The layout on this website isn’t very clean or easy-to-browse, so casual users might find themselves searching through content without being able to find what they’re looking for. Viewers should look at other movie review websites instead if they want something that looks more modern and accessible.

#29 Field Guide To Evil

Field Guide to Evil is a horror film review site that provides movie news updates as well as industry insight from critics and fans alike. What makes them one of the best movie review sites?

Pros : This website has a unique layout and design so it’s easy for casual users to find what they’re looking for within minutes. There are also lots of content options for visitors, including archives of recent articles and blog posts.

Cons : Since this site is part of a larger horror film blog, you’ll have to go through several pages if you want more than just movie reviews. Viewers should look at other movie review websites instead if they’re only searching for analysis on new films.

#30 Movies In Movies

Movies in Movies is a movie review website that offers both industry insight from critics and fans as well as information about upcoming releases.  This means visitors can find news updates about Disney films, superhero movies, crime flicks, family-friendly movies, etc.

Pros : This website has a clean and modern layout so it’s easy for casual users to browse through content and find what they’re looking for. There are also lots of content options that aren’t limited to movie reviews (e.g., TV show recaps/news), which will be helpful if viewers want more than just information on new films.

Cons : Since this site only focuses on Disney releases, it might not have as much industry insight as other websites on this list. Viewers should look at other movie review websites instead if they want something with more variety in its content offerings.

Conclusion: Best Movie Review and Ratings Sites

There are tons of movie review websites out there, but only a handful of them can actually provide unbiased insight to casual users.

The best movie review sites in 2024 will be those with clean and easy-to-use layouts so that site visitors aren’t overwhelmed by advertisements.

Viewers who want more than just information on upcoming releases should also consider other website options because not all movie review websites offer the same industry insights (and vice versa).

If you’re looking for one of the best movie review sites, check out any one of these top 5 choices: Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, Fandango, The Movie Database, and Letterboxd.

In our opinion, IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes represent the top two in the movie review industry.

Related Posts

best price for a book

Best Price for a Book – Complete Guide

backwards-3

Backwards 3 – Type “Ɛ” on Phone & PC [Easy, 1-Step, Copy-Paste]

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

IMDb vs. Rotten Tomatoes vs. Metacritic: Which Movie Ratings Site Is Best?

IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic are the three most popular ratings sites for movies, but they aren't all equal.

Thanks to online ratings, it's easier than ever to know whether or not a movie is worth watching. A quick Google search brings up plenty of websites offering their opinions on the latest films.

The three most popular are IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic. But how do these sites differ, and which should you trust for information on movies? Here's everything you need to know.

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is a gigantic compendium of movies, TV shows, and video games. Its primary use is to find detailed information about any actor, producer, or piece of media content.

When you pull up a movie, you'll see a synopsis, trailers, photos, a cast list, trivia, and much more. What makes IMDb so useful is its cross-referencing. Upon opening the page for an actor, you'll see their best-known roles. Thus, IMDb is great for those "what else have I seen her in?" moments.

The IMDb mobile app takes this a step further. If you create an account and give ratings to movies and other media, you'll see a You may know them from field on an actor's page if you've rated something they appeared in.

With a free IMDb account, you can also create a Watchlist of movies you want to see. Along with contributing to the 10-point rating scale with other users, IMDb has many other useful features to offer if you're interested.

Pros of IMDb

Unlike the other two sites, IMDb's reviews come solely from users. It only takes a minute to sign up for IMDb and leave a review, so there's little barrier to entry.

Thus, IMDb's biggest strength is that its scores gives you a good idea of what normal consumers think of it. Professional critics have no influence on IMDb scores.

IMDb has a weighted average system to prevent users from rigging the score, but the service doesn't make it clear exactly how this works. Click the review count next to the star icon on any movie's page to see a breakdown of how people rated it.

Below the overall star average, you can see how the ratings break down by a few demographics, including age and gender.

Cons of IMDb

IMDb's biggest problem is that like other platforms, most people only leave reviews if they love or hate a film. Thus, this skews the scores in favor of either fanboys or haters.

People who want to boost a movie's perception will likely rate the movie a 10, while those who didn't like it will give a rating of one. This means you should read a handful of reviews to get a full picture of the movie's quality.

Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes is a trusted source for movie reviews sourced from critics. Every movie uses the "Tomatometer" to score the quality of a film. If the critic liked the movie, a red tomato appears by their review. When they don't like it, you'll see a green splat instead.

As long as 60 percent or more of critics like the movie, it earns an overall Fresh score with a red tomato. If under 60 percent of critics rate the movie favorably, it earns a Rotten score with a green splat.

Meanwhile, a Certified Fresh badge appears next to titles that are of particularly high quality. They must hold at least a 75 percent favorable score after 80 reviews, including at least five from top critics.

Open any movie's page, and you'll see the overall score plus its number of reviews at the top. Click See Score Details for a deeper breakdown. The Critics Consensus , present for most movies, is a great summary of why the movie received its score.

Rotten Tomatoes also providers a user score, shown by the popcorn bucket. When at least 60 percent of users rated it 3.5 stars (out of 5) or higher, it shows a full bucket. A tipped-over bucket represents that under 60 percent of users gave it under 3.5 stars. Since you can use half-star ratings, this is close to the IMDb score.

In 2019, Rotten Tomatoes made some changes to reduce "review bombing" of movies. There's no longer a Want to See percentage, and you'll also see a check next to user reviews where the site has confirmed that the person actually bought a ticket to the movie.

At the bottom of a movie's page, you can read excerpts from the critic reviews, filter by fresh or rotten, or only show top critics. Search for your favorite actors, and you can check the scores of films they appeared in.

Related: Sites Like Rotten Tomatoes to Find Average Ratings and Reviews for Anything

Pros of Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes has the advantage of sourcing its reviews from trusted critics. The Rotten Tomatoes criteria page explains that the site only takes reviews from trusted newspapers, podcasts, and websites. In theory, this means that only the opinions of the most-trusted movie critics influence the Rotten Tomatoes review.

The Top Critic designation lets you filter by the absolute best critics if you prefer. You can't get a more professional opinion than from these folks.

Overall, Rotten Tomatoes does a good job of letting you know at a glance whether or not a movie is worth your time. The easily identifiable icons, overall score, and consensus summary only take a moment to scan.

Cons of Rotten Tomatoes

The biggest issue with Rotten Tomatoes is that it breaks down complex opinions into a Yes or No score. It scores a critic who thought the movie was decent but had some flaws (say, a 59 percent rating) the same as one who thought the movie was absolute garbage (a zero percent score).

You'll notice this with the Average Rating under the score. Take Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as an example. Of the 232 critic reviews, 177 of them are positive. This gives the movie a score of 76 percent. However, the critics rated the movie an average of 6.2/10---quite a bit under the 76 percent displayed on the page.

This doesn't mean the scores on Rotten Tomatoes are useless, of course. But it's important to remember that there's nuance in individual reviews, and the Fresh/Rotten system effectively turns every rating into a 100 or 0 score.

Metacritic aggregates reviews of movies and TV shows, plus video games and music albums. It's one of the best sites for gamers , but it can give you a good idea on the quality of movies too.

The site collects reviews from many sources and aggregates them into one "metascore" from 0 to 100. It displays a color and one-line indication of quality based on the overall score, with the following used for movies, TV, and albums:

  • 81-100: Universal Acclaim (Green)
  • 61-80: Generally Favorable Reviews (Green)
  • 40-60: Mixed or Average Reviews (Yellow)
  • 20-39: Generally Unfavorable Reviews (Red)
  • 0-19: Overwhelming Dislike (Red)

Unlike Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic uses a weighted average system. Nobody knows the exact details, but the service assigns more importance to some sources than others. Like the other two sites, Metacritic also includes a separate user score, which does not influence the critic score.

The Pros of Metacritic

Metacritic avoids the Rotten Tomatoes problem of scoring every review as simply "good" or "bad." A review of 50 percent gets mixed in with the rest to create the metascore. Thus, the score you see on Metacritic is closer to the average review, as opposed to the percentage of critics who simply liked the movie on Rotten Tomatoes.

Additionally, among these three sites, Metacritic is the only one to feature full user reviews right next to critic reviews. This makes it easy to compare what the general public thinks compared to the professionals.

The Cons of Metacritic

While it's easy to translate a score from a five-star or 10-point scale, Metacritic's way of translating letter grade is questionable. We can see how this works on the About Metascores page :

While scoring an A as 100 percent makes sense, note the scores for B- and F , for instance. A 67 percent score for a B- seems a bit harsh. In most schools, a score of 67 percent is closer to an F than it is a B- .

And scoring an F as 0 percent seems unfair. Something like 20 percent for an F might be more appropriate. Because every site has different scales for scoring (some might not even use pluses and minuses), this could skew a reviewer's original meaning.

Also, unlike Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic seems to have few public standards. There's no detailed information on where it sources it critics from. Thus, the score potentially doesn't have as much weight behind it as Rotten Tomatoes does.

What Is the Best Movie Rating Website?

So we've now taken a look at IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic, and listed their major pros and cons. As you might have guessed, there's no one website that's best for everything.

However, we can recommend each of these sites for different reasons:

  • IMDb is great for seeing what general audiences think of a movie. If you don't care what the critics say and want to see what people like yourself thought of a film, then you should use IMDb. Just be aware that fans often skew the vote with 10-star ratings, which may inflate scores somewhat.
  • Rotten Tomatoes offers the best overall picture of whether a movie is worth seeing at a glance. If you only trust the opinions of top critics and just want to know if a movie is at least decent, you should use Rotten Tomatoes. While the Fresh/Rotten binary can oversimplify the often complex opinions of critics, it should still help you weed out lousy films.
  • Metacritic offers the most balanced aggregate score. If you don't mind which critics' opinions go into the final score and prefer seeing a general average, then you should use Metacritic. Its standards are mostly unknown, but Metacritic makes it easy to compare professional and user reviews side-by-side.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with checking all three of these sites every time you're thinking of seeing a movie. Over time, you should figure out which site's tastes most match yours; then you'll know which is best for you personally.

Personal Taste Still Matters Most

Remember that movie scores aren't everything. All three of these sites don't, for instance, paint an accurate picture of movies that are so bad they're good. Because those movies are objectively terrible, they carry low scores even though they have ironic value.

Plus, it's impossible to sum up complex opinions from dozens of people into a single number. And no matter what the critics or general public think, your preferences might be totally different anyway. There's nothing wrong with enjoying a movie that most people find stupid. So while these sites are helpful, don't take them too seriously.

Letterboxd — Your life in film

Forgotten username or password ?

Take your first step into a larger world…

Sign in or register to get started. We’re your home for logging, rating and reviewing films, your watchlist of titles to see, your source for lists and inspiration, a cast and crew database and an activity stream of passionate film criticism, discussion and discovery.

How Letterboxd works

Poster overlays

Tell us what you’ve seen

Get your Letterboxd underway by visiting our Popular section and marking a few films you’ve seen. Click the ‘eye’ on any film poster to tell us you’ve watched it (add a ‘like’ if you liked it and/or a rating). We add all watched titles to your Films tab and then we can show you reviews containing spoilers (usually hidden) and other cool stuff. If you’re Pro we compute detailed stats based on all your watched films (see below ).

Member’s films

Browse your watched films

Now that you’ve added some films, you can find them in the Films tab of your profile. As you add more content, your profile starts to reflect your taste. You can also browse the films of other members, or the community , with Hide watched films activated to find more great films to watch.

If you’ve previously saved film-related activity at IMDb or another service, we can help you import this, too.

Member’s films

Save films to watch later

One of our most-loved features, the Watchlist , lets you keep a list of films you want to see. Start in Most Anticipated and mark a few films you want to see—use the ‘clock’ on a film or review page, or open the options menu on any poster (shown opposite). If you subsequently log or mark a film as watched, we’ll move it from your Watchlist to your Films (and add it to your Diary , if you provide a date—more on that  below ).

Member’s menu

Your account, profile and settings

Click your username (at the top of each page) for shortcuts to the main sections of your account. Your Profile , Films , Diary , Watchlist and other pages are here.

You can customize your name, location, website, bio and favorite films in Settings . We use your X / Twitter avatar if you connect your account, or a Gravatar matching the email on your profile.

Note: your profile (and any other content you publish, with the exception of private lists) is visible to others, and to search engines.

Diary Entry screen

Log a film to tell us you watched it on a particular date, and to attach a review, rating and tags. We put all films you log with a date into your Diary , a great reference for when it comes time to compile your year-end list.

You can rate films without logging them too, either on a film or review page, or from the ‘more options’ menu on a poster.

Try logging a film now…

Activity stream

Following and activity

The best way to find members to follow is by reading reviews of films you like, to identify the voices and opinions you dig. Our Members page lists popular accounts.

As you follow more people, we create a personalized Activity stream full of reviews and recommendations from these members (and you’re bound to find new people to follow from the Likes included here). Use the Incoming tab to see who’s interacting with you, and upgrade to Pro to personalize the types of activity you see on each device.

List

Make and share lists

Lists are a great way to share a collection of related films, or to rank the films of your favorite genre, star, director or franchise. It’s fun to welcome suggestions for your lists from other members.

Start a list on your Lists tab, then add films on the ‘Edit’ screen (or from the ‘more options’ menu on a poster). The first time you make a list public, it’s shared with your followers.

Stats

Upgrade for stats + more!

The more films you log on Letterboxd, the more ways we have to analyze your movie-watching habits. Upgrade to a Pro or Patron account and we’ll generate all-time stats based on every film you’ve added to your profile, and annual stats for each year with at least ten films logged.

Stats include overview by week/year, highest rated decades, most watched and highest rated actors and directors, progress against milestone lists, genre, language and country breakdowns, and lots more.

Here’s what you’ll find in our main sections…

If you’re signed in, you’ll see a selection of popular films, reviews and lists from Letterboxd members. As you follow more people, we personalize this page to show what’s popular in your network.

This section shows which films our members are watching and reviewing the most. It’s also your starting point for browsing the whole database, by decade/year, genre, popularity, rating, streaming service and more.

This section shows our most popular lists, and a selection of recently added content. From here you can create a list of your own, browse more popular lists, or browse by the tags applied to each by its creator.

Here you’ll find others whose content is being enjoyed most by our community. Click through to see if you like their style, or locate your real-life Facebook friends that also use Letterboxd.

More tips and tricks

Film actions

Film actions

On a film or review page, use these controls to tell us you’ve seen (and liked) the film, and how you rated it. Add it to your Watchlist if you plan to see it later. You can also log the film or add it to a list from here.

Tags

Tagging films

Adding tags as you log films lets you easily recall them based on any criteria. Tags can be used to encode how, where or with whom you saw a film, or to categorize films by your own genre or content taxonomy.

Numbered list

Reordering lists

To quickly move a film to another position when editing, show List Numbers, then click the number of the entry to move. Type a new position and hit Return. The film will instantly move to that position.

Upgrade to Pro

Upgrade to Pro!

Pro accounts unlock additional capabilities: an all-time Stats page and annual Year in Review pages for each year of activity. Filter your activity view, filter film lists by service availability, clone lists and more!

Next up: complete your profile and add some popular films you’ve seen…

Sign in or create an account to get started.

Then grab our apps and see our questions page for more answers.

Import your films

Free to all members. create your own csv file, or import from another service. we support these imdb exports:.

or see our import format documentation

Discover more films

Here’s a selection of our highest rated narrative feature films. the complete list of 250 is maintained by the tireless dave vis. how many have you seen.

Harakiri

or browse our most popular films

Header image from Star Wars (1977)

Select your preferred poster

Upgrade to remove ads.

Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Please consider upgrading to a Pro account —for less than a couple bucks a month, you’ll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages ( example ), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads!

Log in or sign up for Rotten Tomatoes

Trouble logging in?

By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Policies , and to receive email from the Fandango Media Brands .

By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Policies , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and to receive email from the Fandango Media Brands .

By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Policies , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes.

Email not verified

Let's keep in touch.

Rotten Tomatoes Newsletter

Sign up for the Rotten Tomatoes newsletter to get weekly updates on:

  • Upcoming Movies and TV shows
  • Trivia & Rotten Tomatoes Podcast
  • Media News + More

By clicking "Sign Me Up," you are agreeing to receive occasional emails and communications from Fandango Media (Fandango, Vudu, and Rotten Tomatoes) and consenting to Fandango's Privacy Policy and Terms and Policies . Please allow 10 business days for your account to reflect your preferences.

OK, got it!

Movies / TV

No results found.

  • What's the Tomatometer®?
  • Login/signup

famous movie review sites

Movies in theaters

  • Opening this week
  • Top box office
  • Coming soon to theaters
  • Certified fresh movies

Movies at home

  • Netflix streaming
  • Prime Video
  • Most popular streaming movies
  • What to Watch New

Certified fresh picks

  • Love Lies Bleeding Link to Love Lies Bleeding
  • Problemista Link to Problemista
  • Late Night with the Devil Link to Late Night with the Devil

New TV Tonight

  • X-Men '97: Season 1
  • Nolly: Season 1
  • In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon: Season 1
  • The Long Shadow: Season 1
  • 3 Body Problem: Season 1
  • Palm Royale: Season 1
  • Alice & Jack: Season 1
  • Davey & Jonesie's Locker: Season 1
  • Photographer: Season 1
  • Top Chef: Season 21

Most Popular TV on RT

  • Shōgun: Season 1
  • The Gentlemen: Season 1
  • Manhunt: Season 1
  • Halo: Season 2
  • Apples Never Fall: Season 1
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 1
  • Invincible: Season 2
  • Best TV Shows
  • Most Popular TV
  • TV & Streaming News

Certified fresh pick

  • X-Men '97: Season 1 Link to X-Men '97: Season 1
  • All-Time Lists
  • Binge Guide
  • Comics on TV
  • Five Favorite Films
  • Video Interviews
  • Weekend Box Office
  • Weekly Ketchup
  • What to Watch

Marvel TV Ranked by Tomatometer

Best TV Shows of 2024: Best New Series to Watch Now

Women’s History

Awards Tour

The Most Anticipated TV and Streaming Shows of 2024: New and Returning Shows We Can’t Wait to See

Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2024

  • Trending on RT
  • Play Movie Trivia
  • Best Horror Movies
  • TV Premiere Dates
  • Best TV 2024

TOP CRITICS

Who are top critics.

Top Critic is a designation created to distinguish Tomatometer-approved critics who excel at their craft. Critics selected are well-established, influential, and prolific; they are, in a sense, the cream of the crop. Top Critic status is granted by a set of criteria and a selection panel and cannot be applied for.

Reviews published by Top Critics feature in-depth analysis, supported by a breakdown of formal and thematic elements. Top Critics exhibit a deep knowledge of film/TV history, and their reviews may also provide valuable cultural context. While their reviews incorporate the lens of their own experience, they also exhibit the ability to remove any biases that may prevent them from serving the audience at-large. Overall, reviews from Top Critics are compelling, provide a sense of the viewing experience, exhibit a recognizable voice, and may influence the larger cultural conversation around a film or TV series.

Top Critics demonstrate commitment to criticism beyond reviewing and create impact in a number of ways, including but not limited to:

  • Maintaining a professional reputation among fellow critics and within the industry for their high-quality work, championing emerging talent in film and/or television (e.g. new filmmakers and writers), and building community both in person and through social engagement.
  • Investing in the next generation of criticism via mentorship, teaching, participating in panels and workshops, programming or moderating screenings, and/or publishing books on film and/or television.
  • Participating in the evolution of criticism via newer review formats (i.e. podcasts and video).

Peer evaluation and external expertise is also taken into consideration in selecting candidates for this designation. We have collaborated with an advisory group of critics and industry professionals chosen for their diverse backgrounds and prominence in the field in order to ensure and maintain quality for the designation.

Advisory Committee

Monica Castillo , Arts & Culture Reporter, Colorado Public Radio David Fear , Senior Editor & Film/TV Critic, Rolling Stone Jessica Kiang , Film Critic, Variety, The Playlist, Sight & Sound Magazine Eric Kohn , Executive Editor & Chief Critic, IndieWire Amy Nicholson , Host of the podcast “Unspooled” & critic for KPCC’s Film Week Gil Robertson , co-founder and President of AAFCA

Individually-Designated Top Critics

Eligible critics are individually-approved for Rotten Tomatoes and also meet the following guidelines:

  • Have reviewed professionally for a minimum of five years
  • Critique film/TV on a regular and frequent basis, a minimum of four to six times per month
  • Consistent web traffic with at least five million visits over six months
  • 450k followers on Twitter
  • 500k video subscribers
  • For podcasts, at least 1k ratings and 4 stars on Apple Podcasts

Critics who contribute to approved publications that reach underrepresented groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An active and dynamic social presence is also evaluated for all critics.

List of individually-designated Top Critics

Top Critic-Designated Publications

Similar to individual recipients, Top Critic outlets are making distinct and lasting impacts on the field of film/TV criticism. By reaching broad and/or underrepresented audiences, these outlets influence conversations surrounding the films and/or TV series they cover.

Eligible outlets often review lesser-covered and/or niche films and/or TV shows, and do so from perspectives and angles that speak directly to their communities. Overall, these publications have established themselves as distinctive platforms that provide nuanced and unique coverage both by and for underrepresented audiences.

Eligible publications are approved for Rotten Tomatoes and also meet the following guidelines:

  • Consistently publish reviews for at least five years
  • Frequently publish reviews, features, and/or cultural essays from both individually-approved critics and Top Critics

List of publications that receive the Top Critic designation

In some cases, even if a critic or publication does not meet the eligibility guidelines listed above, we may consider them for approval if we believe their inclusion will benefit the utility of the Tomatometer® and its audience.

In all cases, Rotten Tomatoes maintains the right to approve, reject, include, exclude and remove critics, reviews and publications on a case-by-case basis at any time.

From time to time we change our guidelines, and there may be critics or publications who are still included in the Tomatometer® that may not meet the current set of guidelines.

History of Top Critics

Established in 2008, Top Critic is a designation that elevates Tomatometer critics who excel at their craft, are well-established, influential and prolific; they are, in a sense, the cream of the crop.

The Top Critic designation was originally intended to spotlight critics whose reviews were primarily published at traditional print outlets. These publications were selected for their editorial oversight, longevity, journalistic reputation and elevated reach, demonstrated by high circulation (e.g., print outlets holding rank in the top 10% of circulation). As media formats evolved, the designation was eventually expanded to wide-reaching web magazines and news sites.

Subsequently, Top Critic became an essential component for the Certified Fresh designation. Certified Fresh status is a special distinction awarded to the best-reviewed movies and TV shows; in order to qualify, a movie or TV season must have at least five reviews from Top Critics.

Favoree

Favoree's guide to YouTube

8 Best Movie Review Websites in 2024

' src=

Elio D’Arrigo

famous movie review sites

Nowadays movies are more accessible than they have ever been before due to the rise of online streaming, but with this abundance of films at our fingertips , how do we decide what’s worth watching?

Enter movie review websites. These platforms offer insights, critiques, and ratings, helping us make informed choices about our next cinematic adventure .

Whether you’re a casual movie-goer or a die-hard cinephile , a good review can enhance your viewing experience. Let’s dive into some of the best platforms that have reshaped the way we engage with films.

And if you’d like to learn how to write a meaningful and impactful review, check out this article!

Top 8 Sites For Rating Movies in 2024

1. rotten tomatoes.

famous movie review sites

What It Is: A pioneer in the world of online movie reviews, Rotten Tomatoes aggregates opinions from critics and viewers alike, presenting an overall score.

What Stands Out: The “ Tomatometer ” gives a quick snapshot, showing if a movie is critically acclaimed or not. Plus, audience scores let you gauge public opinion.

famous movie review sites

What It Is: More than just a database, IMDb is a comprehensive resource for movie details, cast info, and user-generated reviews.

What Stands Out: Beyond reading reviews, you can dive deep into trivia, explore actor filmographies, and even check out box office stats.

3. Metacritic

famous movie review sites

What It Is: Metacritic offers a unique approach by collecting and averaging scores from top critics, resulting in a single ‘ Metascore. ‘

What Stands Out: By categorizing reviews as “positive,” “mixed,” or “negative,” it provides a well-rounded perspective on a film’s reception. Additionally, Metacritic also platforms game reviews.

4. Letterboxd

famous movie review sites

What It Is: A social haven for film enthusiasts, Letterboxd is where users log their watched films, share reviews, and interact with a like-minded community.

What Stands Out: It’s not just about reviews ; it’s about sharing your movie journey, discovering hidden gems, and connecting with fellow film lovers.

5. Criticker

famous movie review sites

What It Is: A community-driven platform where users can rate movies and get personalized recommendations based on their unique tastes.

What Stands Out: Criticker’s “ Taste Compatibility Index ” calculates how closely your movie preferences align with other users, helping you discover films you’re likely to enjoy based on like-minded reviewers.

6. FilmAffinity

famous movie review sites

What It Is: Tailored for those seeking personalized movie recommendations, FilmAffinity lets users rate films and connects them with similar tastes.

What Stands Out: It’s like having a personalized movie guide, suggesting films based on your preferences and viewing history.

famous movie review sites

What It Is: The world’s largest video-sharing platform, YouTube hosts a diverse range of content, from movie trailers and reviews to user-generated vlogs and tutorials.

What Stands Out: Beyond official movie channels, countless creators offer unique takes on films, reviews, and cinematic breakdowns, making it a must visit for movie enthusiasts. Check out our recommendations for the best Movie Critics on YouTube!

famous movie review sites

What It Is: A vast network of communities, Reddit has dedicated forums (subreddits) for virtually every topic, including movies, reviews, and film discussions.

What Stands Out: The platform fosters deep discussions and debates on films, with users sharing insights, recommendations, and even behind-the-scenes details.

Want to try reviewing a YouTube Channel instead?

With the removal of dislikes and the ever increasing dominance of hateful content in recommendations on YouTube it is becoming harder and harder to find good content creators. This is why we created Favoree.io a website that allows you to review the YouTubers that you’re watching all while discovering new quality content!

Favoree.io Main page

What It Is: Dubbed as the “ IMDb of YouTube channels, ” Favoree is a platform designed to help users discover high-quality YouTube content. It allows users to explore, rate, and review YouTube channels, making it easier to find meaningful content amidst the vast sea of videos.

What Stands Out: Favoree is committed to excellent curation. Unlike YouTube, which often promotes short-form videos and hides the number of dislikes, Favoree aims to spotlight quality content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what are some websites for movie reviews.

A: There are several popular websites for movie reviews, including:

  • Rotten Tomatoes – Offers aggregated reviews from both critics and viewers, presenting an overall score.
  • IMDb – Provides comprehensive movie details, cast information, and user-generated reviews.
  • Metacritic – Collects and averages scores from top critics, resulting in a single ‘Metascore.’
  • Letterboxd – A social platform where users can log watched films, share reviews, and connect with a film-loving community.
  • Criticker – Allows users to rate movies and receive personalized recommendations based on their unique tastes.
  • FilmAffinity – Tailored for personalized movie recommendations, connects users with similar tastes.
  • YouTube – Offers a wide range of movie-related content, from trailers to reviews to user-generated videos.
  • Reddit – A network of communities with dedicated forums for movie reviews and discussions.

Q: How can I write a meaningful movie review?

A: If you want to write a meaningful movie review, consider the following tips:

  • Start with an engaging introduction to grab the reader’s attention.
  • Provide a brief summary of the movie without giving away crucial plot details.
  • Share your opinion on the film’s strengths and weaknesses, supported by specific examples.
  • Discuss elements such as cinematography, acting, storytelling, and overall entertainment value.
  • Consider the target audience and whether the movie succeeds in meeting their expectations.
  • Avoid spoilers, but include enough details to support your analysis.
  • Use a clear and concise writing style with proper grammar and punctuation.
  • Conclude your review with a final verdict or recommendation.

For more in-depth guidance, check out this article on writing impactful reviews.

Q: Are there any movie review websites that provide personalized recommendations?

A: Yes, there are movie review websites that offer personalized recommendations based on your preferences. Two such platforms are:

  • Criticker : This community-driven platform allows users to rate movies and receive personalized recommendations based on their unique tastes. The “Taste Compatibility Index” calculates how closely your movie preferences align with other users, helping you discover films you’re likely to enjoy based on like-minded reviewers.
  • FilmAffinity : Tailored for those seeking personalized movie recommendations, FilmAffinity lets users rate films and connects them with similar tastes. It suggests films based on your preferences and viewing history, acting as a personalized movie guide.

Q: Where can I find insightful YouTube video reviews and content about movies?

A: YouTube is a great platform for finding insightful video reviews and content about movies. Here are some recommendations:

  • Check out our article on the best Movie Critics on YouTube for a curated list of channels dedicated to movie reviews, cinematic breakdowns, and unique takes on films.
  • Explore YouTube’s official movie channels for trailers, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews.
  • Browse the vast range of user-generated content on YouTube, including vlogs, discussions, and tutorials related to movies.
  • Engage with the YouTube community by leaving comments, participating in discussions, and subscribing to channels that align with your interests.

Have more questions? Feel free to ask on our Discord !

famous movie review sites

Get YouTuber contacts and data

Tell us the categories of YouTubers you want to reach out for your campaign at [email protected]

We’ll share a list of verified email contacts from active and relevant channels. More info here .

Designer, Copywriter, Ghostwriter, but most importantly, your reliable marketer! If you appreciate my writing, let me know.

famous movie review sites

Are you a YouTube creator and you didn’t find your channel on our lists ? Let us know! 🔎

Best YouTube tools

We are building the largest YouTube channel database.

Get access to millions of active YouTube channels.

Recent articles

How to create YouTube channel lists

How to create YouTube channel lists

200+ Best Q&A Questions for Your YouTube Videos

200+ Best Q&A Questions for Your YouTube Videos

12 Best Video Editing YouTube Channels In 2024

12 Best Video Editing YouTube Channels In 2024

11 Most Subscribed Faceless Channels on YouTube in 2024

11 Most Subscribed Faceless Channels on YouTube in 2024

12 Best Animation YouTubers to Binge Watch

12 Best Animation YouTubers to Binge Watch

6 YouTubers like Mumbo Jumbo and similar channels in 2024

6 YouTubers like Mumbo Jumbo and similar channels in 2024

6 YouTubers like GeorgeNotFound and similar channels in 2024

6 YouTubers like GeorgeNotFound and similar channels in 2024

6 YouTubers like McCreamy and similar channels in 2024

6 YouTubers like McCreamy and similar channels in 2024

View all latest articles →

famous movie review sites

Are you a YouTube creator and you didn’t find your channel on our lists ?

Let us know! 🔎

Discover more from Favoree

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Type your email…

Continue reading

Banner

Movie Reviews & Criticism: Websites

  • Find Books & Articles

MOVIE REVIEW QUERY ENGINE

famous movie review sites

The Internet's largest database of movie reviews for over 100,000 titles. The continually growing site provides a searchable index of all published and available reviews, news, interviews, and other materials associated with specific movies.

The unique combination of reviews, news, and user discussion—all accessed through MRQE’s search portal—allows any user to read and add to the Internet’s most comprehensive collection of opinion about film. MRQE.com is commonly abbreviated as MRQE and pronounced “marquee.”

Movie Reviews from RollingStone.com

Independent film.

  • Filmmaker Magazine The magazine of independent film.
  • Independent Film Channel The home of offbeat, unexpected comedies.
  • Indiewire The leading news, information, and networking site for independent-minded filmmakers, the industry and moviegoers alike.

American Film Institute

  • American Film Institute's 100 years... AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies documented AFI's celebration of cinema's centennial. Each special honors a different aspect of excellence in American film.

Internet Resources - Movie Reviews

  • Rotten Tomatoes Movies, Movie Reviews, Critic Scores, Showtimes and Movie Trailers - The Ultimate Movie Database!
  • IMDB - Internet Movie Database It's a huge collection of movie information. "[At IMDB] we try to catalog every pertinent detail about a movie, from who was in it, to who made it, to trivia about it, to filming locations, and even where you can find reviews and fan sites on the web. We then do our best to present this information in a manner that is easy to search and access."
  • Roger Ebert - movie reviews Movie reviews, essays, interviews and the Movie Answer Man from film critic Roger Ebert and contributors.
  • Metacritic Movie Reviews, TV Reviews, Game Reviews, and Music Reviews

More film criticism online

  • The New York Times: movie reviews & trailers
  • Los Angeles Times - Movie & DVD Reviews
  • Reelviews.net Online movie reviews by American film critic, James Berardinelli . (*Lots of pop-up advertising)
  • The Village Voice - Movies Reviews and news. The nation's first and largest alternative newsweekly, the Voice maintains the same tradition of no-holds-barred reporting and criticism it first embraced when it began publishing more than fifty years ago.
  • The Hollywood Reporter - Movies This is the definitive interpretive voice of the entertainment industry.
  • Variety.com - Film Film industry news & reviews. Recognized and respected through out the world of show business, Variety is the premier source of entertainment news.
  • NPR.org Reviews of new movies, classic and art films, foreign films, and popular movies.
  • Film Journal International, Movie Reviews Film Journal Int'l is a trade publication and website covering the motion picture industry, with special emphasis on theatrical exhibition. Film Reviews are from the Hollywood Reporter.
  • Filmsite.org An award-winning website for classic film buffs, students, moviegoers and anyone else interested in the great movies of the last century. Detailed plot synopses, review commentary and film reference material are just some of the features available on the site.

Film Awards

  • Academy Awards Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • AFI - Films of the Year American Film Institute
  • British Academy of Film Awards British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
  • Directors Guild Awards Directors Guild of America
  • Golden Globe Awards From the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
  • Independent Spirit Awards Celebrating the best of independent film.
  • Razzie Awards The Golden Raspberry (RAZZIE) Awards honors the worst in film.
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards The only televised awards shows to exclusively honor performers, it presents thirteen awards for acting in film and television.
  • Hawaii International Film Festival - HIFF The Hawai'i Int'l Film Festival is dedicated to the advancement of cultural exchange and media awareness in the Pacific Rim. HIFF's programming has two particular mandates: to be a festival of record for emerging films from Asia and the Pacific, and to present the top festival films from around the world, annually screening films from over 45 countries.
  • Next: Find Books & Articles >>
  • Last Updated: Jun 15, 2023 9:38 AM
  • URL: https://library.honolulu.hawaii.edu/movies
  • BLOGGERS DATABASE
  • SUBMIT YOUR BLOG

News Reader

Brand Monitoring

Blogger Outreach or Influencer Marketing

Combined Newsletters

Embeddable RSS Widgets

RSS Combiner beta

Select Page

  • Get 250k Bloggers, Podcasters and Media outlets with email contacts. Export Full Database
  • Request Bloggers Contacts
  • Export Contact List

100 Best Movie Review Blogs and Websites

famous movie review sites

  • Roger Ebert
  • Little White Lies
  • Movie-Blogger.com
  • Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy
  • Baradwaj Rangan
  • CinemaBlend | Get The Latest & Current Movie Reviews
  • MovieWeb | Movie Reviews
  • SBS Movies Blog
  • The Playlist | Reviews
  • Rotten Tomatoes
  • The Movie Blog | The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions
  • Collider » Reviews
  • High On Films | Let Us Take Care Of Your Cinematic Ecstasy
  • The Large Association of Movie Blogs
  • Skewed 'n Reviewed
  • The Life and Art of Vern
  • Phoenix Critics Circle | Movie Reviews Blog
  • Movie Reviews 101
  • annavetticadgoes2themovies
  • The Movie Cricket
  • Alief Workshop
  • ScreenCrush » Movie Reviews
  • Spling Movies
  • Any Good Films
  • Movie Nation
  • UK Film Review Magazine
  • Fast Film Reviews
  • Critic After Dark
  • Oh! That Film Blog
  • CreativeJamie
  • Horrornews.net | Film Reviews
  • Let's Go To The Movies | Reviews
  • Coffee Coffee and More Coffee
  • Explained Films
  • Alternate Ending
  • Lensmen Movie Review Center
  • Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle
  • Ryan's Movie Reviews
  • The EOFFTV Review
  • Film Babble Blog
  • Keith & the Movies
  • Decent Films
  • It's Just Movies
  • the m0vie blog
  • Rachel's Reviews
  • Indy Film Library
  • Jason's Movie Blog
  • Movie Critic
  • The Movie Revue
  • JEREMY THE CRITIC
  • Killer Movie Reviews
  • Lights Camera Jackson
  • FilmJabber.com
  • The Ace Black Movie Blog
  • ***NEW CONTENT added to 'CREEPY' on 8/6/20***
  • CINEMATIC REVELATIONS
  • Every Movie Has a Lesson
  • Sweet N' Sour Movie Blog
  • A Screenwriters Perspective
  • This is Barry
  • No Real Danger
  • The Blog Complainer
  • Cinema Crazed
  • Lockdown Cinema
  • In My Opinion Flicks
  • VHS Revival
  • Jay's Movie Blog
  • Movie Reviews from a Screenwriter
  • The Blog of Adventure
  • The Film Blog

Movie Review Bloggers

  • Movie Review Newsletter

Movie Review Blogs

Here are 100 Best Movie Review Blogs you should follow in 2024

1. Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert

2. Little White Lies

Little White Lies

3. Movie-Blogger.com

Movie-Blogger.com

4. Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy

Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy

5. Baradwaj Rangan

Baradwaj Rangan

6. CinemaBlend | Get The Latest & Current Movie Reviews

CinemaBlend | Get The Latest & Current Movie Reviews

7. MovieWeb | Movie Reviews

MovieWeb | Movie Reviews

8. SBS Movies Blog

SBS Movies Blog

9. The Playlist | Reviews

 The Playlist | Reviews

10. Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes

11. The Movie Blog | The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions

The Movie Blog | The Official Home of Correct Movie Opinions

12. Collider » Reviews

Collider » Reviews

13. High On Films | Let Us Take Care Of Your Cinematic Ecstasy

High On Films | Let Us Take Care Of Your Cinematic Ecstasy

14. The Large Association of Movie Blogs

The Large Association of Movie Blogs

15. Skewed 'n Reviewed

Skewed 'n Reviewed

16. The Life and Art of Vern

The Life and Art of Vern

17. Phoenix Critics Circle | Movie Reviews Blog

Phoenix Critics Circle | Movie Reviews Blog

18. Movie Reviews 101

Movie Reviews 101

19. annavetticadgoes2themovies

annavetticadgoes2themovies

20. The Movie Cricket

The Movie Cricket

21. Alief Workshop

Alief Workshop

22. ScreenCrush » Movie Reviews

ScreenCrush » Movie Reviews

23. Spling Movies

Spling Movies

24. Any Good Films

Any Good Films

25. Movie Nation

Movie Nation

26. UK Film Review Magazine

UK Film Review Magazine

27. Fast Film Reviews

Fast Film Reviews

28. Critic After Dark

Critic After Dark

29. Oh! That Film Blog

Oh! That Film Blog

30. CreativeJamie

CreativeJamie

31. Horrornews.net | Film Reviews

Horrornews.net | Film Reviews

32. MovieRob

MovieRob

33. Let's Go To The Movies | Reviews

 Let's Go To The Movies | Reviews

34. Coffee Coffee and More Coffee

Coffee Coffee and More Coffee

35. Explained Films

Explained Films

36. Alternate Ending

Alternate Ending

37. Lensmen Movie Review Center

Lensmen Movie Review Center

38. Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle

Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle

39. Ryan's Movie Reviews

Ryan's Movie Reviews

40. The EOFFTV Review

The EOFFTV Review

41. Film Babble Blog

Film Babble Blog

42. Keith & the Movies

Keith & the Movies

43. Decent Films

Decent Films

44. It's Just Movies

It's Just Movies

45. the m0vie blog

the m0vie blog

46. Rachel's Reviews

 Rachel's Reviews

47. Movie-Blogger.com

Movie-Blogger.com

48. Indy Film Library

Indy Film Library

49. Jason's Movie Blog

Jason's Movie Blog

50. Movie Critic

Movie Critic

51. The Movie Revue

The Movie Revue

52. JEREMY THE CRITIC

JEREMY THE CRITIC

53. Killer Movie Reviews

Killer Movie Reviews

54. Lights Camera Jackson

Lights Camera Jackson

55. FilmJabber.com

FilmJabber.com

56. The Ace Black Movie Blog

The Ace Black Movie Blog

57. ***NEW CONTENT added to 'CREEPY' on 8/6/20***

***NEW CONTENT added to 'CREEPY' on 8/6/20***

58. Ryan's Movie Reviews

Ryan's Movie Reviews

59. CINEMATIC REVELATIONS

CINEMATIC REVELATIONS

60. Every Movie Has a Lesson

Every Movie Has a Lesson

61. Sweet N' Sour Movie Blog

Sweet N' Sour Movie Blog

62. A Screenwriters Perspective

A Screenwriters Perspective

63. This is Barry

This is Barry

64. EVERY FILM

EVERY FILM

65. No Real Danger

No Real Danger

66. The Blog Complainer

The Blog Complainer

67. Colossus

Colossus

68. Cinema Crazed

Cinema Crazed

69. Lockdown Cinema

Lockdown Cinema

70. In My Opinion Flicks

In My Opinion Flicks

71. VHS Revival

VHS Revival

72. Jay's Movie Blog

Jay's Movie Blog

73. Movie Reviews from a Screenwriter

Movie Reviews from a Screenwriter

74. The Blog of Adventure

The Blog of Adventure

75. The Film Blog

The Film Blog

Media Contact Database

Magazine newsletter.

Screen Rant

Ghostbusters: frozen empire box office opening weekend continues negative franchise trend, liam neeson rules out qui-gon jinn's live-action star wars return - but there's still a way he could be back, how the road house remake honors patrick swayze explained by jake gyllenhaal, marvel has already redeemed 2 x-men characters who were sidelined in fox's franchise, russell crowe's new mystery thriller's rotten tomatoes debut continues disappointing trend, exclusive stories, 10 best anime based on shonen jump manga.

Weekly Shonen Jump has cultivated some of the best manga in history, and these are the 10 best anime adaptations to come from those manga.

Chicago Fire's Casey & Brett Replacement Can Be So Much Better Thanks To 1 Big Difference

Chicago Fire lost one of its best romantic pairings when Brett and Casey got married. Luckily, its replacement has the potential to be better.

10 Minor Marvel Characters We Still Want To See In The MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought many of the heroes from Marvel Comics to life, but they are still missing some important side characters.

Constellation's Will Catlett Talks Paul's Show-Changing Reveal, Season 2 Hopes & Jonathan Banks

Constellation star Will Catlett breaks down Paul's show-changing reveal, the "dream" of working with Jonathan Banks, and his hopes for season 2.

A Twisted Darth Vader Theory Completely Redefines Anakin's Fall To The Dark Side

Emperor Palpatine reveals the heartbreaking truth behind the rise of Darth Vader, as he wasn't the only one responsible for Anakin's corruption.

What Happened To Eddie's Wife, Shannon, In 9-1-1

After being among the main secondary characters in 9-1-1, Eddie's wife, Shannon, suddenly vanishes, making it hard not to wonder what happened to herv

10 Strongest Baki Hanma Fighters, Ranked

With a series built on strong characters such as Baki, it's hard to pick who is more powerful, but some of these fighters clearly stand at the top.

Star Trek: DS9 Tried To Introduce Its Own Harry Mudd & Failed

Star Trek: DS9 season 2 attempted to pit a Harry Mudd-style character against Quark, but the Ferengi's rival couldn't hold a candle to the TOS icon.

MCU Theory Completely Rewrites Doctor Strange's Power Levels

Doctor Strange is one of the MCU's most powerful superheroes, and one theory makes him even more powerful, complex, and potentially dangerous.

Titans Brings Back Raven's Brother as a Major DC Villain - Powers & Origin of TRILOGY

With Raven's half-brother, Trilogy, returning as a major villain, it's the perfect time to review his origin, powers, and the rest of the family tree.

Dune 2 Includes An Amazing Callback To One Of Paul's Visions From 2021's Dune

The Dune films feature Paul experiencing many prophetic visions. One particular vision from 2021's Dune gets a nice pay-off in Dune: Part Two.

Nicolas Cage Suits Up As Live-Action Spider-Man Noir In New Marvel Art As Hype Builds For Spinoff Show

Spider-Verse actor Nicolas Cage suits up as Spider-Man Noir in new Marvel fan art for the potential live-action TV show that is in the works.

9 Hints That Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Involves Space Travel

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been heavily teasing the introduction of space travel, and here's why it could be getting set up.

Juggernaut Showcases His Full Strength with His Most Brutal Kill in Years

Juggernaut's no stranger to violence, but he hasn't done anything that brutal lately. At least until now, with one of his most gruesome kills to date.

Kung Fu Panda 4 Box Office Kicks Past Major Domestic Milestone

During its third weekend, Kung Fu Panda 4 barrels past a major domestic box office milestone, becoming one of just two 2024 releases to do so.

Sydney Sweeney's New Horror Movie Box Office Is Good News Despite Career Low

Sydney Sweeney's latest horror movie, Immaculate, opens at the weekend box office with an encouraging debut against strong competition.

Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who Is Repeating The Third Doctor Era In 1 Brilliant Way

Ncuti Gatwa is beginning a new era as the Fifteenth Doctor, but his season already parallels a much earlier Doctor in a very exciting way.

"The Juice Is Loose": Beetlejuice 2's Real-Life Callback To 30-Year-Old Scandal Hints At Twist For Michael Keaton's Return

The first trailer for Beetlejuice 2 ends with a callback to a real-life scandal from the 1990s, hinting at an interesting twist for Beetlejuice.

6 Aang Mannerisms Gordon Cormier Nails In Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender

Gordon Cormier perfectly portrays Aang in Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender, embodying personality traits such as Aang's optimism and curiosity.

Invincible Villain Tease Means Omni-Man's Alien Baby Will Get His Powers Sooner Than Expected

Omni-Man's alien kid is one of the biggest plot points in Invincible season 2, and this recent villain tease sets up his big transformation.

"This Part Of My Life Is Finished": Pete Davidson Exits Season 2 Of Semi-Autobiographical Comedy Show

Pete Davidson abruptly exits Bupkis season 2, even though the Peacock comedy show based on Davidson's own life had already been officially renewed.

Benjamin Sisko's New Name Redefines His Place in the Star Trek Universe

In Star Trek #18, Captain Benjamin Sisko takes a brand new (and shocking) "name,' which totally redefines his role in the Star Trek franchise.

Everyone In Star Trek Who Beat The Borg

The Borg were the deadliest enemy to face Starfleet and the Federation in a century, but many Star Trek heroes have defeated them to save the universe

One Subtle Force Awakens Detail Perfectly Set Up Rise Of Skywalker's Force Dyad

Star Wars: The Force Awakens unintentionally sets up The Rise of Skywalker's major reveal that Rey and Kylo Ren form a dyad in the Force.

Facebook pixel

  • Best of 2022
  • How to Spot a Trustworthy Website
  • Dating Apps
  • Shopping Discount Fashion
  • Discount Clothing
  • Discount Designer Clothing
  • Affordable Wedding Dresses
  • Affordable Activewear for Women
  • Plus-Size Swimwear
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Beauty Home
  • Consumer Advocates
  • Consumer Tips
  • Write a Review
  • For Business
  • Request a Review
  • Discussions
  • Backed by the National Science Foundation

Top Movie Reviews

Thumbnail of IMDb

Detailed Ratings

Thumbnail of Ferdy on Films

Ferdy on Films

Thumbnail of SideReel

EnterFunTech

Thumbnail of Telugu Bullet

Telugu Bullet

Thumbnail of Filmeekeeda

Filmeekeeda

Thumbnail of Io9

Rogerebert.suntimes

Thumbnail of Rollingstone

Rollingstone

Thumbnail of RottenTomatoes

RottenTomatoes

Thumbnail of Animtopedia.com

Animtopedia.com

Animtopedia.

Thumbnail of Comedy Movie Reviews

Comedy Movie Reviews

Thumbnail of Melodelaa.co

Melodelaa.co

Thumbnail of Fiction Horizon

Fiction Horizon

Thumbnail of Elucidate Facts

Elucidate Facts

Thumbnail of Critic Circle

Critic Circle

Thumbnail of Films Family

Films Family

Thumbnail of 3moviesflix.in

3moviesflix.in

Thumbnail of IndyRed

MGM Reviews

Thumbnail of Looper

Select up to five businesses to compare

  • Stars (high to low)
  • Stars (low to high)

ZDWired

  • Ingenious Ideas
  • Interesting Photos
  • House designs
  • Photography
  • Accessories

ZDWired

Top 10 Best Movies Database and Review Websites

Everyone loves movies and they are the good source of entertainment and favorite enjoy time. And, you don’t just watch movies but like to read about movies, know about their characters and more, and movies database and review sites provide you everything about movies, there you can get new movies releases, latest news, movie reviews, trailers, user-ratings and top movies collection at one place and there, you can more empathize with your favorite movies.

  • 10 Best HBO Max Comedy Movies
  • 5 Movies that Make you Smarter?
  • Top 13 Old Superhero Movies of the 70s, 80s and 90s

And here we love to share with you top 10 best movies information and review websites praised by millions.

IMDB is the world’s most popular movies database website started in 1999. Website has database of millions of celebrities and millions of titles serving to millions of registered users with a user friendly interface . You can get almost everything about movies, television and celebrities at this one stop destination.

IMDB also provides the top list of movies in all genres where you can find highest grossing, top rated and all time best movies.

MOVIES.COM is one of the popular movies news sites covering movie news, review and trailers . Website also list the top movies, upcoming and in theater movies and one of the unique feature of MOVIES.COM is that there you can find city wise list of theaters from where you can check movie showtimes and directly buy tickets.

Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes is a user friendly movies website where you can get movies news, reviews and top movies list. They also list the opening, top box office and upcoming movies as well as the highest grossing movies. Registered users can rate the movies at Rotten Tomatoes.

Fandango is another popular movies news, review and trailers website with nearest movie theaters and showtimes listing. FANDANGO if the sister site of MOVIES.COM and there mobile app is available on all mobile platforms for easy on the go access .

Yahoo! Movies

Yahoo! Movies is the popular movies site by Yahoo! where you can get information about new movies showtimes, latest trailers and clips, movies review, articles, coming soon movies and everything from the movies world .

If you love the reviews and ratings about movies then metacritic is the website which gives you detailed list of movies, games, TV and music, reviewed and rated by reviewers and users . It is like an another great website for all entertainment database based on reviews and ratings.

Unlike other movies websites metacritic also list the games, TV and music, so it covers all entertainment at one platform.

IGN is one of the popular entertainment websites which was founded in 1996 and available in multi-language and serving over 2 million users .

IGN review and rate all movies in detail and besides of movies, you can get games and TV reviews as well and that too in your mother tongue. IGN never let you miss anything in entertainment.

Don’t just watch but live movies and that’s what filmsite works on. Get movies information from over the last century . This site has greatest collection of film history organized by years and genres.

moviefone provides you rating score, trailers and clips, showtimes based on you location and all updates on in theaters and upcoming movies at one spot. You can direct search movies or find your favorite movies by genres. You can also set the alert for specific movie so that you’ll get updated with all information about your selected movies.

allmovie is a best site if you want to find the movies similar to your favorite movies. They have a discovery center where you tell them what you like and they’ll find you similar movies.

This site archived all movies into sections of action-packed, family-friendly, futuristic, romantic and others where you can easily find the movies you are searching for with editors as well as users ratings which let you easily choose the best movie.

In new releases you can get the information about upcoming releases with trailer, cast & crew and showtimes all in easy to use user interface.

They also let you register for free with site and you will receive movies recommendations based on your taste and preferences .

  • The most Underrated Movies of last 15 years
  • 6 Movies That Will Definitely Touch Your Heart
  • 10 Famous Actors You Might NOT Know Were Involved In These Movies

Let us know which one is your favorite movies site in comments below.

Best Sites Movies

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

© 2024 All Rights Reserved - ZDWired

With social network:

Or with username:.

Username or Email Address

Remember Me

Don't have an account? Register

Forgot password?

Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Privacy policy.

To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website.

Add to Collection

Public collection title

Private collection title

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.

famous movie review sites

  • Tickets & Showtimes
  • Trending on RT

famous movie review sites

  • TV & Streaming Shows
  • 100 Years, 100 Movies
  • Best & Popular

famous movie review sites

Best Movies of 2024: Best New Movies to Watch Now

Welcome to our guide of the Best Movies of 2024, featuring every Certified Fresh movie as they come in week by week!

March additions so far: Love Lies Bleeding and Problemista , both from A24 . One Life , starring Anthony Hopkins. Ordinary Angels , starring Hilary Swank. Late Night with the Devil , which also tops our best horror of 2024 list .

And what about February ? Dune pretty good, thanks for asking. Part Two went Certified Fresh within an hour after the reviews embargo lifted on February 21st. With it outclassing the first Dune , we took a look at 20 sequels that got better Tomatometer scores than their originals . Otherwise, things got freaky with horror film Stopmotion and the comic zaniness of Hundreds of Beavers taking the crown for the best-reviewed of the year.

We didn’t have a blockbuster January like we did in 2023 ‘s, when genre surprises M3GAN and Plane went Certified Fresh. But Daisy Ridley got her post-Skywalker win with Sometimes I Think About Dying . Mads Mikkelsen re-teamed with his A Royal Affair director Nikolaj Arcel to find The Promised Land. With The Crime Is Mine , Francois Ozon is getting career-best reviews, and his 10th Certified Fresh film over the past decade-and-change. And Netflix scored with The Kitchen , Orion and the Dark , and Good Grief .

' sborder=

Hundreds of Beavers (2022) 94%

' sborder=

The Crime Is Mine (2023) 98%

' sborder=

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (2023) 98%

' sborder=

Molli and Max in the Future (2023) 98%

' sborder=

Late Night with the Devil (2023) 96%

' sborder=

Tótem (2023) 97%

' sborder=

The Promised Land (2023) 96%

' sborder=

Io Capitano (2023) 96%

' sborder=

Fitting In (2023) 95%

' sborder=

Driving Madeleine (2022) 94%

' sborder=

Dune: Part Two (2024) 93%

' sborder=

The Settlers (2023) 93%

' sborder=

Love Lies Bleeding (2024) 93%

' sborder=

About Dry Grasses (2023) 93%

' sborder=

Orion and the Dark (2024) 91%

' sborder=

One Life (2023) 89%

' sborder=

The Kitchen (2023) 89%

' sborder=

Stopmotion (2023) 89%

' sborder=

Monolith (2023) 88%

' sborder=

Ordinary Angels (2024) 85%

' sborder=

Disco Boy (2023) 86%

' sborder=

Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023) 80%

' sborder=

Good Grief (2023) 76%

' sborder=

Self Reliance (2023) 72%

More countdown.

Best TV Shows of 2024: Best New Series to Watch Now

30 Most Popular Movies Right Now: What to Watch In Theaters and Streaming

Ghostbusters Movies Ranked by Tomatometer

Movie & TV News

Featured on rt.

The Most Anticipated TV and Streaming Shows of 2024: New and Returning Shows We Can’t Wait to See

March 22, 2024

Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2024

March 21, 2024

TV Premiere Dates 2024

The Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Top Headlines

  • Marvel TV Ranked by Tomatometer –
  • Best TV Shows of 2024: Best New Series to Watch Now –
  • 30 Most Popular Movies Right Now: What to Watch In Theaters and Streaming –
  • Ghostbusters Movies Ranked by Tomatometer –
  • How to Watch Ghostbusters Movies In Order –
  • 25 Most Popular TV Shows Right Now: What to Watch on Streaming –

More From Forbes

‘x-men 97’ is the best-reviewed marvel project of all time.

  • Share to Facebook
  • Share to Twitter
  • Share to Linkedin

Reviews are in and X-Men ’97, the retro flashback to the old animated series, revived for a new era, is stellar. The first two episodes debuted on Disney Plus on Wednesday, and it is currently the single best-reviewed Marvel movie or show…ever, with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with a few dozen critic reviews in.

That places it atop the all-time list, even if it’s not “the MCU” in the traditional sense (it’s probably some alternate multiverse dimension or something, would be the explanation). Here is the top 10 list as it stands after the release of X-Men ’97.

  • X-Men ’97 – 100%
  • Ms. Marvel – 98%
  • Black Panther - 96%
  • Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD – 95%
  • Avengers: Endgame – 94%
  • Iron Man – 94%
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home – 93%
  • Thor Ragnarok – 93%
  • Hawkeye/WandaVision/Daredevil/Guardians of the Galaxy/Spider-Man: Homecoming – 92%

With a 93% audience score right now, that is behind only Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Shang-Chi, Avengers, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. But it’s still early and reviews are rolling in.

It is a tremendous achievement for a project that everyone hoped would be good, but on top of its pure nostalgic appeal, manages to have excellent (old school) animation and interesting new storylines. Also, somehow, an utterly badass Cyclops. It’s the “classic” X-Men we’ve missed on television for decades, and as the MCU spools up its own X-Men (first returning to FOX’s), it’s a classic cast that feels like returning home.

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Of 2024

Best 5% interest savings accounts of 2024.

The only strange bit of controversy attached to X-Men ’97 was the abrupt firing of its showrunner, Beau DeMayo, who will not promote the show, and will not return for a second season which will no doubt happen. Disney has not given a reason for his firing, but given the context, it seems serious. Right now there is only unconfirmed internet speculation. Whether the show can continue this level of quality led by someone other than DeMayo from here is unclear, but hopefully that will be the case. He wrote the first two episodes, I’m not sure if he possibly wrote all of them.

Whatever happens, it feels like we are in for at least an excellent season 1 here with new episodes airing every Wednesday, where there will be ten in total. This feels like the kind of thing Disney Plus was made for, not necessarily huge blockbuster, money-losing MCU live-action productions, and I wonder if this has worked this well, what else might get greenlit from here.

Follow me on Twitter , Threads , YouTube , and Instagram .

Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy .

Paul Tassi

  • Editorial Standards
  • Reprints & Permissions

Advertisement

Supported by

‘Late Night With the Devil’ Review: Selling Your Soul for the Ratings

An occult-obsessed nation is nimbly captured in this found-footage horror film about a late night show gone horribly wrong.

  • Share full article

A man in a light suit stands in front of a pinwheel, appearing to yell.

By Alissa Wilkinson

“Late Night With the Devil” is trimly effective horror of a rare sort: I found myself wishing, halfway through my screening, that I was watching it on my TV. Not because it doesn’t work in a theater — horror almost always benefits from being seen in a crowd — but because its writer-director duo, the brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes, make shrewd use of some of the uniquely creepy things about television, especially its intimacy. The TV set is in your house, and you’re sitting six feet away from it, and especially in the wee hours of the night, whatever’s staring back at you can feel eerie, or impertinent. Over time, the late night TV host becomes your best friend, or a figure that haunts your fitful dreams.

That’s why people watch late night TV, of course: to laugh, to be entertained and to feel some kind of companionship when the rest of the world goes to bed. “Late Night With the Devil” twists that camaraderie around on itself, layering in familiar 1970s horror tropes about demonic possession, Satanism and the occult. The result is a nasty and delicious, unapologetic pastiche with a flair for menace. I had a blast.

The host of the movie’s invented late night talk and variety show is Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian), a younger, snappier Johnny Carson who is desperate to climb to the top of the ratings. Framed as found footage wrapped in a pseudo-documentary, the film briefly fills us in on Delroy’s career trajectory hosting “Night Owls With Jack Delroy,” a show that can’t quite overtake its competitors. As narration informs us that Delroy is risking going down in history as an also-ran — always Emmy nominated, never the winner — we learn that we’re about to watch the night that “shocked a nation.”

On Halloween night, 1977, the first in the crucial sweeps week for “Night Owls,” Delroy and his producers come up with a desperate, last ditch idea to spike ratings: they design a show full of spectacle that will tap into the cultural craze for all things occult. The guest list that night includes a medium and a skeptic, plus a parapsychologist and the girl she’s been treating for demonic possession. The master tapes have been found, the narrator informs us, and that’s what we’re about to see. Buckle up.

All of these characters seem familiar. Carmichael the Conjurer (Ian Bliss), the film’s abrasive skeptic, seems based on James Randi , who appeared on “The Tonight Show” to debunk others’ claims to paranormal abilities, most notably the illusionist Uri Geller in 1973. Randi also confronted mediums on live TV (such as this film’s Christou, played by a hammy Fayssal Bazzi) and was an outspoken critic of parapsychology.

“Late Night With the Devil” also evokes “Michelle Remembers,” the now-discredited 1980 best seller by the psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder about his patient, Michelle Smith, who claimed to have been subjected to ritual satanic abuse. Here the doctor is a parapsychologist played by Laura Gordon, whose performance combines vulnerability and conviction in a fruitful counterbalance to some of the camp. She’s accompanied by her charge, Lilly (Ingrid Torelli), whose oscillation from dead-eyed to vibrant is devilishly disquieting. (If there’s one rule in horror, it’s that there’s nothing creepier than a little girl.)

The film moves a little slowly, unfolding at the speed of the “Night Owls” episode. That’s good. We’re forced to watch it all in real time, just as the audience at home would have, which more or less transforms us into those people in 1977, sitting on the couch in the middle of the night, by turns titillated, captivated and horrified by what’s unfolding on live television. Eventually they — we — are sucked into the whole illusion, an effect I can only imagine is enhanced if you’re watching it all unfold on your actual TV set. You aren’t watching a movie anymore; for a few minutes, you’re part of it.

All of this would have been completely seamless, but for one disappointing formal choice. We’re told the master tape we’re about to watch will be accompanied by previously unseen backstage footage shot during commercial breaks. Though it might have been interesting to leave those scenes out, it makes sense that they’re there — it keeps the film from getting too abstract by filling us in on what’s actually happening between segments.

However, the “footage” is shot in a more traditional shot/reverse shot format, like any film might be, which is weirdly inconsistent with the idea that some rogue cameraman was just hanging out backstage, accidentally capturing footage. Instead it feels scripted, like there were filmmakers present to document the unfolding panic. A more hand-held, one-camera approach might have helped to maintain the movie’s illusion — and made everything far more effectively creepy. (I have a similar quibble with a sequence near the film’s ending, though that feels more subject to the suspension of disbelief.)

But this is relatively minor, in the scheme of things. “Late Night With the Devil” reflects something that movies have often explored — the strangely queasy codependent nature of the live TV host and the audience — through an old trope, which suggests that while you might ask God to save your soul, only the devil will give you what your vanity requires. Invert that, refract it and drag it through sludgy, bloody mud, and you get “Late Night With the Devil”: diabolically good fun.

Late Night With the Devil Rated R: Demons, death and disgusting destruction. Running time: 1 hour 33 minutes. In theaters.

Alissa Wilkinson is a Times movie critic. She’s been writing about movies since 2005. More about Alissa Wilkinson

Explore More in TV and Movies

Not sure what to watch next we can help..

Despite finding success on the stage in London and New York, Anthony Boyle had landed only minor roles onscreen before this year.  Now, he stars in two historical series , “Masters of the Air” and “Manhunt.”

The HBO show “The Regime” is set in a fictional European country. But our chief diplomatic correspondent recognizes references  to many real despots and failed states.

In the comedy series “Girls5eva,” Paula Pell, at 60, has become the comedy star  she always dreamed of being.

Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy are among a crop of Irish hunks who have infused popular culture with big Irish energy .

If you are overwhelmed by the endless options, don’t despair — we put together the best offerings   on Netflix , Max , Disney+ , Amazon Prime  and Hulu  to make choosing your next binge a little easier.

Sign up for our Watching newsletter  to get recommendations on the best films and TV shows to stream and watch, delivered to your inbox.

Alien: Romulus - Fede Álvarez Is the Perfect Choice to Direct an Alien Movie

The evil dead and don't breathe director could make the alien series relevant again..

Alien: Romulus - Fede Álvarez Is the Perfect Choice to Direct an Alien Movie - IGN Image

I don't know what to tell you if you’re not sold on Alien: Romulus after the first trailer drop. We’re only months away from watching a Fede Álvarez Alien movie, and that’s righteous. I’ve greatly admired Álvarez’s horror output since 2013’s Evil Dead “requel” (remake + sequel) and fawned over the creative pairing of Álvarez and Xenomorphs since it was announced. It seemed too good to be true: Álvarez’s proven talents behind the camera are a perfect match to drag the Alien franchise clawing and hissing back into hardcore horror territory. And certain shots in the Alien: Romulus teaser already showcase what I’ve thought all along — that 20th Century Studios made the perfect choice in hiring Fede Álvarez.

The Alien franchise started as the gold standard of interstellar horror: “In space, no one can hear you scream.” Its evolution since then has veered into experimental territories, with the first sequel Aliens embracing space-marine action vibes and something like 2012’s Prometheus exploring harder science fiction existentialism. Alien hasn’t felt outright terrifying outside a few scattered scenes since Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterclass — if we’re only talking about the movies. (Shout out to Alien: Isolation for presenting the series as straightforward horror once again with the most nerve-shredding Xenomorph representation in video game simulations.)

A Slick and Deeply Unsettling Style

Álvarez’s tendencies as a horror filmmaker make him an obvious yet inspired choice to bring back those full-throttle screams to the Alien franchise. His Evil Dead is a hellish and visually repugnant take on Sam Raimi’s iconic Deadite series, reverting a different franchise to straightforward horror beginnings. Then there’s Don’t Breathe, his second collaboration with Evil Dead actress Jane Levy, which is an intense entrapment scenario about hunters and prey. While The Girl in the Spider's Web isn’t really a horror film, his signatures are still there in the way scenes naturally veer towards genre darkness — Álvarez boasts a slick and deeply unsettling style when he chooses, which is often.

Álvarez has a knack for supersizing the frightening potential of closed spaces and in-your-face horror visuals which feels right for Alien: Romulus. Evil Dead takes place mainly inside a musty remote cabin, and Don’t Breathe stays trapped inside Norman Nordstrom’s death trap of a Detroit residence. Both movies accentuate claustrophobic suspense and inescapable dread, and one can see how that would work perfectly for travelers stuck aboard spaceships. We already see glimpses of the tight quarters and dimly lit hallways in the Romulus trailer, playing right into Álvarez’s strengths as a filmmaker who maximizes the atmospheric distress of stranded characters. Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe exude an unshakable graveness, even after multiple watches, which can only benefit an Alien film about extraterrestrial monsters picking off fleshy targets.

There are two scenes specifically that deserve to be called out. In Evil Dead, it’s when Shiloh Fernandez’s David is attacked all J-Horror style in the cabin’s dank basement as Deadite Mia lunges forward in strobing visibility. In Don’t Breathe, it’s any time Norman comes within sniffing range of Jane’s Rocky or the other invading criminals, as Stephen Lang’s blind veteran stalks about like an inhuman creature. Álvarez’s control over tone and pacing confirms he can do it all, whether unleashing a massive jump scare or letting us wallow in discomfort for elongated confrontations with danger. Evil Dead is so ‘effin scary, while Don’t Breathe is noose-taut for an impressively long duration. These attributes blended into a sole vision give us an idea of what Alien: Romulus can be.

70,000 Gallons of Fake Blood and Pushing Boundaries

Evil Dead is also a practical effects extravaganza that utilizes way more workshop craftsmanship than you’d expect from a film filled with sliced-open cheeks and electric carving knives sawing through resistant cartilage. Álvarez and his team relied on optical illusions and magic tricks ( no, seriously ), giving Evil Dead a viscerally appalling yet fantastically gory sense of reality. The Alien movies are no stranger to tangible gross-out effects, from the acidic slime that gloops out of Xenomorph mouths to the Chestbursters and all the body-horror elements inspired by H. R. Giger’s designs. There’s an inherent ickiness to Alien effects that plays right into Álvarez’s wheelhouse, and we’ve already gotten a glimpse of what he has in store for us: The Facehugger removal around the 39-second mark in the teaser trailer features a goo-slick tentacle being pulled out a character’s mouth with squelchy noises. NOPE.

What's The Best Alien Movie?

Pick a winner.

famous movie review sites

Let’s not forget that Álvarez used an estimated 70,000 gallons of fake blood on the Evil Dead set. If anyone is going to splatter a cosmic vessel bright red with spilled insides, it’s this guy.

More than anything, Álvarez has shown a desire to push boundaries beyond the expected. Anyone can lay an Alien template down and execute as ordered, but that’s never been what the franchise has been about. Aliens is James Cameron’s militaristic take on Xenomorph combat; Alien 3 is David Fincher’s dark and broody oddball; Prometheus and Alien: Covenant are Ridley Scott’s high-fantasy dives into Xenomorph lore. None of these films play safe, nor does Álvarez in the way he spun the Necronomicon’s curse into a hyper-violent survival tale that ends with a demonic battle under blood rain sprinklers. Don’t Breathe is as divisive a thriller as they come, but that’s because Álvarez strives to tell stories that have us fearing in ways we’ve yet to experience.

Playing the Classics With That Álvarez Spin

We’ll no doubt get classic Xenomorph moments, including that lil’ mini-mouth surprise, but Álvarez isn’t one to pander. That’s clear even from his work as a producer on Netflix’s widely debated Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Or his breakout short film “Panic Attack,” which sics gigantic robots on Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo. As landmarks crumble and Álvarez puts forth his best riff on Battle Los Angeles meets Cloverfield, you get a sense of his endless ambitions even within the limits of a four-minute video. He’s not going to deliver something like Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire that embarrassingly relies on nostalgia callbacks and spoon-feeding what creators think Ghostbusters faithful want to see. Alien fans should expect Álvarez to push as far as the studio would let him, which is when he’s at his best.

The 15 Best Deaths in the Alien Movies

famous movie review sites

A prime example is the trailer shot of characters fleeing from a swarm of Facehuggers, like something out of Halo’s Flood-based missions. Facehuggers have attacked many times before (thinking of Ripley and Newt’s medical bay incident), but never in such quantity or formation. Álvarez’s twisted creativity is on full display in a few seconds, instantly confirming that he and writing partner Rodo Sayagues aren’t just recycling past ideas — they’re introducing new nightmare scenarios into Alien canon. That’s what they did extremely well on Evil Dead too. Álvarez’s Evil Dead movie isn’t just another Evil Dead entry — it’s Fede Álvarez’s Evil Dead. He doesn’t take established franchise gigs to follow orders (no matter how The Girl in the Spider’s Web turned out); Evil Dead showed that the filmmaker can make his movies his own while also meeting existing lore or moneymaker trademarks on his level, bending them into new, exhilarating shapes without breaking anything in the process.

At the end of the day, Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe are the two comparison points that’ll predict what we can (probably) expect from Alien: Romulus. Everything about Álvarez’s techniques shines bright like a diamond in the first trailer’s brief timeframe, starting with the introductory shot of a busted open and blood-stained cryogenic pod set to howling screams in the background. With a cast including Civil War standout Cailee Spaeny and plot details pointing towards young adult colonists who scavenge the wrong derelict space station, there’s plenty more to be excited about. That said, nothing has me more excited for Alien: Romulus than the man in the director’s chair. If any contemporary filmmaker has the best chance of crushing an Alien movie, it’d be Fede Álvarez.

IGN Recommends

Breaking Down the PS5 Pro's Game-Changing Specs

  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Celeste O'Connor in Page Eight (2011)

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.

  • Jason Reitman
  • Ivan Reitman
  • Carrie Coon
  • Finn Wolfhard
  • 103 User reviews
  • 101 Critic reviews
  • 46 Metascore

Final Trailer

  • Gary Grooberson

Carrie Coon

  • Callie Spengler

Finn Wolfhard

  • Trevor Spengler

Mckenna Grace

  • Phoebe Spengler

Kumail Nanjiani

  • Nadeem Razmaadi

Patton Oswalt

  • Dr. Hubert Wartzki

Celeste O'Connor

  • Lars Pinfield

Bill Murray

  • Peter Venkman

Dan Aykroyd

  • Winston Zeddemore

Annie Potts

  • Janine Melnitz

William Atherton

  • Mayor Walter Peck

Shelley Williams

  • Senior Advisor

Chris Tummings

  • Police Chief

John Rothman

  • Library Administrator
  • All cast & crew
  • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Fan Q&A

More like this.

Imaginary

Did you know

  • Trivia This is the third appearance of William Atherton 's character Walter Peck in the Ghostbusters films, after the original Ghostbusters (1984) and the video game Ghostbusters (2009) . An animated version of the character also appeared in The Real Ghostbusters (1986) episode Big Trouble with Little Slimer (1987) , with his voice provided by Robert Towers . However, this is Peck's second appearance on live-action, matching the 40th anniversary of the movie.
  • Connections Featured in Jeremy Jahns: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - Movie Review (2024)

User reviews 103

  • NonSequiturL
  • Mar 21, 2024

New and Upcoming Sci-fi & Fantasy

Production art

  • How long will Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire be? Powered by Alexa
  • March 22, 2024 (United States)
  • United States
  • Official Website
  • Biệt Đội Săn Ma: Kỷ Nguyên Băng Giá
  • London, England, UK
  • Columbia Pictures
  • BRON Studios
  • See more company credits at IMDbPro
  • $100,000,000 (estimated)

Technical specs

  • Runtime 1 hour 55 minutes
  • IMAX 6-Track
  • Dolby Atmos

Related news

Contribute to this page.

Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, and Celeste O'Connor in Page Eight (2011)

  • See more gaps
  • Learn more about contributing

More to explore

Production art

Recently viewed

IMAGES

  1. 12 Best Movie Review Websites for Film Lovers

    famous movie review sites

  2. 12 Best Movie Review Websites for Film Lovers

    famous movie review sites

  3. 17+ Best Movie Review and Ratings Sites (List)

    famous movie review sites

  4. Best Sites For Rating Movies: 6 Top Movie Review Websites

    famous movie review sites

  5. 16 Best Movie

    famous movie review sites

  6. Top 10 Best Movies Database and Review Websites

    famous movie review sites

VIDEO

  1. Best site for watching films cinema

COMMENTS

  1. Rotten Tomatoes: Movies

    Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets

  2. Movie Reviews, Articles, Trailers, and more

    Jason Dietz. Before French-Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve earned the attention of sci-fi fans with excellent Dune and Blade Runner films, he made a name for himself with crime thrillers and indie dramas. Here, we rank every one of his films to date from worst to best by Metascore. movie.

  3. Movie reviews and ratings by Film Critic Roger Ebert

    When Paul Simon Bombed at the Movies. The musician's new documentary In Restless Dreams briefly mentions his failed 1980 film One-Trick Pony. But that muted, uneven drama deserves a second look for what it says about the man who made it.

  4. Movie Reviews, TV Reviews, Game Reviews, and Music Reviews

    Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Max--plus all of the titles leaving the streaming service this month--updated frequently. tv show. Metacritic aggregates music, game, tv, and movie reviews from the leading critics. Only Metacritic.com uses METASCORES, which let you know at a glance how each item was ...

  5. Best Sites For Rating Movies: 6 Top Movie Review Websites

    Rizwan. There are many websites that offer movie reviews and ratings, but here are six of the top sites: Rotten Tomatoes: Rotten Tomatoes is one of the most popular movie review websites. It aggregates reviews from both professional critics and regular movie-goers to provide an overall score for each film.

  6. 17+ Best Movie Review and Ratings Sites (List)

    IMDb is the world's most popular movie review site and one of the best film sites on the web. It was founded on October 17, 1990 and has been going strong ever since. IMDb is widely considered the foremost expert in the movie review industry online. With more than 1,200 movie critic reviews per day and about 600 million monthly unique ...

  7. IMDb vs. Rotten Tomatoes vs. Metacritic: Which Movie Ratings Site Is Best?

    The Rotten Tomatoes criteria page explains that the site only takes reviews from trusted newspapers, podcasts, and websites. In theory, this means that only the opinions of the most-trusted movie critics influence the Rotten Tomatoes review. The Top Critic designation lets you filter by the absolute best critics if you prefer.

  8. ‎Welcome to Letterboxd • Letterboxd

    The more films you log on Letterboxd, the more ways we have to analyze your movie-watching habits. Upgrade to a Pro or Patron account and we'll generate all-time stats based on every film you've added to your profile, and annual stats for each year with at least ten films logged. Stats include overview by week/year, highest rated decades ...

  9. Top Critics

    Top Critic is a designation created to distinguish Tomatometer-approved critics who excel at their craft. Critics selected are well-established, influential, and prolific; they are, in a sense ...

  10. Movie Reviews

    Not Rated. Documentary, Drama. Directed by Alison O'Daniel. In this film, the artist Alison O'Daniel uses the theft of tubas from Southern California high schools as a central hub in a wheel ...

  11. 8 Best Movie Review Websites in 2024

    Top 8 Sites For Rating Movies in 2024. 1. Rotten Tomatoes. What It Is: A pioneer in the world of online movie reviews, Rotten Tomatoes aggregates opinions from critics and viewers alike, presenting an overall score. What Stands Out: The " Tomatometer " gives a quick snapshot, showing if a movie is critically acclaimed or not.

  12. 8 Best Movie Review Websites and Podcasts

    GREENLIGHTReviews. This show has been recording audio movie reviews since 2005 and all episodes have been recorded by the same hosts, Hollywood critics Ann Elder and Les Roberts. Ann and Les have all the experience necessary to give an in-depth and entertaining movie review due to their past as actors, producers, and writers in Hollywood ...

  13. Websites

    Film Reviews are from the Hollywood Reporter. Filmsite.org. An award-winning website for classic film buffs, students, moviegoers and anyone else interested in the great movies of the last century. Detailed plot synopses, review commentary and film reference material are just some of the features available on the site.

  14. IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows

    IMDb is your ultimate destination for discovering and watching the best movies and TV shows from around the world. You can explore ratings and reviews from millions of fans, get personalized recommendations based on your preferences, and find out where to stream your favorite titles across hundreds of platforms. IMDb also lets you access the latest news and trivia about your favorite ...

  15. 100 Best Movie Review Blogs and Websites To Follow in 2024

    Here are 100 Best Movie Review Blogs you should follow in 2024. 1. Roger Ebert. Chicago, Illinois, US. World's preeminent destination for movie criticism, commentary and community. We will continue to bring not only current reviews of films from maj... more. rogerebert.com. 125.4K 640.8K 3 posts / day 86 Get Email Contact. 2.

  16. Screen Rant: Movie News, Movie Reviews, Movie Trailers, TV News

    All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. ... The 2024 remake of Road House is just as action-packed as the 1989 original, and the best fights have a visceral, bone-crunching impact. By Ben Protheroe 5 hours ago.

  17. The 10 Best Movie Reviews Sites in 2024

    PopMatters. Great site. - This site has absolutely everything you want to know about a movie, new dvd, music, singers, groups and... read more. Best Movie Reviews Sites: Browse the best Movie Reviews businesses reviewed by millions of consumers on Sitejabber.

  18. Which movie review site do you trust the most? : r/movies

    Most movies that are remotely uplifting, or evokes positives feelings in the watcher gets a high rating. The movie Finding Forrester, has lower movie reviews across most of the major movie review sites and it gets a 5 star rating. Meanwhile, there's Manchester by the Sea, which has better reviews on other sites and it gets a 3 star rating.

  19. Top 10 Best Movie Review Sites

    So here are the top ten best movie reviewing websites. 1 IMDb IMDb is a popular online database that provides comprehensive information about movies, including cast and crew details, plot summaries, and user reviews. It allows users to rate and review films, making it a valuable resource for movie enthusiasts.

  20. Top Ten Movie Review Sites

    Metacritic is also an aggregator film review site (along with other types of media) that compares critics and movie-goer's reviews. A little more clunky to use than Rotten Tomatoes, it still offers a depth of information on each film and links to external reviews. MrQE holds almost 140,000 reviews and over 1,100,000 articles, making it the ...

  21. 30 Most Popular Movies Right Now: What to Watch In Theaters and

    Poor Things (2023)92%. #3. Critics Consensus: Wildly imaginative and exhilaratingly over the top, Poor Things is a bizarre, brilliant tour de force for director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma Stone. Synopsis: From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a...

  22. Top 10 Best Movies Database and Review Websites

    IGN is one of the popular entertainment websites which was founded in 1996 and available in multi-language and serving over 2 million users. IGN review and rate all movies in detail and besides of movies, you can get games and TV reviews as well and that too in your mother tongue. IGN never let you miss anything in entertainment. filmsite.

  23. Best Movies of 2024: Best New Movies to Watch Now

    Welcome to our guide of the Best Movies of 2024, featuring every Certified Fresh movie as they come in week by week! March additions so far: Love Lies Bleeding and Problemista, both from A24. One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins. Ordinary Angels, starring Hilary Swank. Late Night with the Devil, which also tops our best horror of 2024 list.

  24. 'X-Men 97' Is The Best-Reviewed Marvel Project Of All Time

    X-Men 97. Disney. Reviews are in and X-Men '97, the retro flashback to the old animated series, revived for a new era, is stellar. The first two episodes debuted on Disney Plus on Wednesday, and ...

  25. IMDb Top 250 Movies

    As rated by regular IMDb voters. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight

  26. 'Late Night With the Devil' Review: Selling Your Soul for the Ratings

    The host of the movie's invented late night talk and variety show is Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian), a younger, snappier Johnny Carson who is desperate to climb to the top of the ratings.

  27. Alien: Romulus

    The 15 Best Deaths in the Alien Movies 16 Images A prime example is the trailer shot of characters fleeing from a swarm of Facehuggers, like something out of Halo's Flood-based missions.

  28. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: Directed by Gil Kenan. With Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.