I know there’s occasionally some backlash to reviews that go against a broader positive reception to some media, but do that many people still follow reviews to decide what to check out?

Edit:
Adjusted title to specify “entertainment media”

  • weariedfae@lemmy.world
    8·
    7 months ago

    Ok but like… what media?

    Just movies? I haven’t read a review in years. I know from the trailer if I want to see it or not. Maybe I’ll stumble upon a video discussing something about it and become intrigued or turned away.

    I do seek out reviews of video games because it is usually a significant cost and I want to make sure it’s something I’ll like. Both print and video.

    • astanix@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      7 months ago

      I don’t even watch trailers.

      The name, poster and 1 line blurb is what will get me to watch or not watch a movie anymore

      • weariedfae@lemmy.world
        3·
        7 months ago

        I feel like I’ve whooshed something. I didn’t know if they were including video games, TV shows, books, etc. or if they were restricting to movies since that use to be the default thing reviewed.

    • ALostInquirer@lemm.eeOP
      1·
      7 months ago

      Any sort of entertainment media, whether movies/books/shows/games/music, so you got it with your reply!