Review Bomb the wrong Acolyte?
Rotten Tomatoes faced a wave of intense review bombing, largely from Star Wars fans who mistakenly criticized the wrong project titled "Acolyte." This incident caught the attention of some, but surprisingly, many others seemed to ignore the situation entirely. Amidst the flood of negative reviews, there are still voices claiming the show is fundamentally flawed and terrible.
They frequently reference the low audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes as justification for their stance. However, it's important to note that the critics' consensus gave the show a solid rating of 78%, indicating that professional reviewers had a more favorable view compared to the audience reactions. This discrepancy has sparked a debate about the impact of review bombing and the reliability of viewer ratings versus critical assessments.
By: Mike Centrella
Star Wars fans are not happy
Some individuals dissatisfied with *The Acolyte*—whether due to legitimate criticisms regarding the show's quality or frustration over its perceived "woke" content—have turned to Rotten Tomatoes to express their displeasure by spamming it with low ratings, in an attempt to lower its audience score.
However, some of these reviewers appear to have gotten confused and mistakenly targeted the 2008 Australian horror film *Acolytes*, which is completely unrelated to the Star Wars franchise.
The film *Acolytes* has never been particularly popular among audiences; according to data from the Wayback Machine, its audience score has dropped from approximately 42% to 33%.e score. Still, it seems its score has been impacted by Star Wars fans who want to review Bomb The Acolyte instead.
The Acolyte has faced a significant wave of review bombing, with a segment of self-identified "fans" taking to social media and online platforms to voice their discontent.
This backlash has escalated to the point where even merchandise related to The Acolyte has become a target. Critics are leaving negative reviews in an attempt to undermine the show's reputation and its products, highlighting the depth of their disappointment.
Consequently, Star Wars enthusiasts are actively participating in review-bombing campaigns against The Acolyte merchandise, intensifying the controversy surrounding the series. This situation reflects the ongoing tensions within the Star Wars fandom and the polarized opinions regarding new content in the franchise.
Here’s what some people had to say about it: One Twitter user said, “Jesus, I wish I had that much free time on my hands – do they really have nothing better to do?”
Another person said, “These assholes are even review bombing THE MERCH!! How much more pathetic can someone get!!”