Who are the Tomatometer-approved critics?
Tomatometer-approved critics come from all across the U.S., and the world. They publish on a variety of platforms – among them you’ll find podcasters, newspaper and magazine writers, bloggers, and YouTubers. Reviews from Tomatometer-approved critics form the trusted Tomatometer score for movies and TV shows. Their reviews embody several key values – insight and dedication among them – and meet a set of Eligibility Guidelines. To see our full list of Tomatometer-approved critics, click here.
If you'd like to find out how to join their ranks, check out our Critics Criteria here. Applications are accepted twice a year, between March 1-31 and September 1-30.
Critic Spotlight
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Hannah Giorgis
is a staff writer at The Atlantic. Based in New York, her work has appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, & The Guardian. Find Hannah @ethiopienne
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Katie Smith-Wong
is a London-based OAFFC member interested in Asian representation in media & criticism. She writes for Flickfeast, Den of Geek, & VODzilla. Find Katie @guitargalchina
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John Nguyen
is a video critic at Nerd Reactor, with over 55k subscribers on YouTube. His favorite genres include sci-fi, fantasy & action. Find John @nerdreactor
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Lisa Trifone
is a Chicago-based critic & an editor at Third Coast Review. She is also a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. Find Lisa @lisabeesa
Latest Reviews
Movies
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Jumanji: The Next Level
Go see it on the biggest screen with the best sound you can find and enjoy it for what it is -- a charming, funny movie about being stuck in a video game with some of cinema's most endearing stars.
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A Hidden Life
Thanks to Malick for using such an emotionally powerful dramatic premise as the basis of his comeback.
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The Rise of Skywalker really sidelines is the originality that would have made this a fitting conclusion in favor of servicing a particular type of fan.
DVD/Streaming
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372 le Matin (Betty Blue) (37.2 Degrees in the Morning)
Criterion's release of Beineix's epic erotic drama recovers the sumptuousness and precision of its images.
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Millennium Actress (Sennen joyû)
Millennium Actress, Satoshi Kon's landmark feat of Japanese animation, at last receives a home-video release worthy of its beauty with this presentation of a new 4K restoration.
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Tunes of Glory
Criterion's Blu-ray upgrade of Tunes of Glory is an improvement over their 2004 DVD release, but it's still more than a bit off-key.
Critics' Buzz
Knives Out is Certified Fresh!
| 73% | Richard Jewell | 164 |
| 77% | Frozen II | 294 |
| 92% | Ford v Ferrari | 302 |
| 39% | Black Christmas | 76 |
| 69% | Jumanji: The Next Level | 184 |
