Deciding whether a movie is good or bad based solely on reviews isn’t always accurate. When a movie is good, positive reviews can boost its earnings. On the flip side, negative reviews might affect the success of some films, especially those featuring particular actors like Bale. However, a movie’s success is often uncertain, with more disappointments than hits.
In such instances, reviews can create a sense of loss. Nowadays, as movie revenues heavily rely on weekend collections, many producers feel that early reviews can be overwhelming. This perspective has led to criticism of reviews within the film industry.
Recently, in the promotion of ‘Kotabommali PS,’ filmmakers organized a different press meet, where media sat on stage, and filmmakers fielded questions. During this event, prominent producer Dil Raju raised objections to early morning reviews, expressing concern over the distress it causes producers. He suggested delaying reviews until three days after a film’s release. However, the practicality of this suggestion is questionable, considering the vast number of websites and social media outlets involved.
Even if major websites were to delay their reviews, audiences often seek other ways to gauge a movie’s reception. With the internet’s vastness, controlling information on social media and web platforms is practically impossible. Therefore, stopping or delaying reviews seems unfeasible. Instead, reviewers should refrain from unfairly targeting films with harsh comments. Simultaneously, filmmakers need to recognize that while reviews might not ruin a good movie, they can’t rescue a poorly-received one, no matter what efforts are made.
