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All’s Fair Metacritic: Why Meta Critics Are Broken—Beyond the Scores! In the ever-evolving world of film reviews, Metacritic’s score-based critique system has long dominated how critics and audiences assess movies. But beneath the curated aggregate scores lies a growing frustration: the critics’ objectivity is often compromised, and their tendency toward “all’s fair” reasoning risks undermining meaningful film analysis. It’s time to rethink how we evaluate cinema—not just by points, but by perspective. ### The Illusion of Objectivity in Metacritic’s Review System Metacritic generates a weighted average score from professional critics, translating raw reviews into a digestible “score” that shapes public perception overnight. While this system promises fairness through consensus, it risks ignoring context, nuance, and evolving cinematic norms. The phrase “all’s fair” resonates here: when critics tilt toward summary judgments—praising or blasting a film based on slicky pluglines rather than deep engagement—Metacritic’s aggregate reflects that lack of depth.