Q1: Is there a “right” review or a “wrong” review?
A: Not really. Reviews reflect analysis and perspective. M9 focuses on the film’s content, storytelling, and execution. A review isn’t about being “right” or “wrong”; it’s about giving an honest, reasoned opinion that helps viewers understand the film.
Q2: What’s M9’s answer to people who say, “Your low-rated film is working well at the box office, so your review must be wrong”?
A: Well, if box office numbers automatically made a film “good,” every star-studded flop would be a masterpiece. M9 reviews the film itself, story, performances, and execution, not the hype, timing, or fan frenzy. Just because a crowd shows up doesn’t mean the film suddenly becomes flawless.
Q3: Is M9 Review or Rating trying to project the film’s box office results?
A: Not at all. M9 Review focuses only on the content of the film. The rating is based on the review and critical analysis of the storytelling, performances, and overall execution. It has nothing to do with the film’s box office performance.
Q4: Can a film get a low M9 rating but still become a box office hit?
A: Yes, it happens. A film might not impress on a content level but can still pull crowds. Star power, festival releases, catchy music, or mass appeal can drive collections even when M9’s rating is low. For example, during the Sankranti season, even average films can generate big collections, but the same film is unlikely to earn the same revenue at a different time.
Q5: Can a well-rated film on M9 fail at the box office?
A: Yes, that’s equally common. A film can get good reviews and ratings from M9 but still struggle commercially. Niche subjects, limited audience reach, or weak marketing can affect its box office run despite the critical praise.
Q6: Why don’t reviews have to match box office results?
A: Reviews, whether from M9 or others, focus on the quality of the film -storytelling, performances, direction, and execution. Box office results depend on factors like audience turnout, marketing, star power, and timing. A film can be excellent in craft but underperform commercially, or it can earn big despite having flaws.
Q7: Does M9 try to influence box office performance with its ratings?
A: No. M9’s job is to review films honestly. Box office success depends on the audience, not critics. A review can give clarity to viewers, but the final verdict is always with the public.
8: Do sequels or franchise films automatically get high M9 ratings because they are popular?
A: Nope. Popularity doesn’t equal quality. M9 reviews each film on its own merit. A sequel can be beloved by fans and still get a low rating if it doesn’t deliver on story, performances, or execution.
Q9: Can star power influence M9 ratings?
A: Not really. A big star may fill seats, but it doesn’t guarantee a good film. M9 judges the film itself, not the pressure created by a star’s fanbase on social media.
Q10: Should box office success ever be used to argue that a low-rated film is “good”?
A: If that’s your standard, then every heavily marketed film is automatically brilliant. At M9, we never buy that logic. Box office tells you what people watched, not what was well made.
Q11: Some say a critic must experience the film in a packed theater to give a high rating, otherwise the reviewer will miss the public pulse.
That logic doesn’t hold up. A critic’s job isn’t to echo crowd reactions but to analyze the film itself. A cheering crowd can add energy, but it shouldn’t decide the rating. Reviews are about perspective, not popularity. A critic should stay objective and express what they truly felt, not what the audience around them felt.
Q12: Some critics say we only review good films, we don’t harm the industry or filmmakers. Is that wise?
Not at all. A critic’s job is to review every film honestly, not selectively. Skipping bad films isn’t kindness, it’s bias. Reviews, good or bad, are part of the feedback loop that helps the industry grow. If you avoid reviewing poor films, you’re no longer a critic-you’re curating comfort, not criticism. And that’s as misleading as a paid review.
Q13: What is one major myth about big box office?
Take, for example a film that is rated low, but it gets a lot of audiences because of a festive season. The general assumption most have is that everyone loved that film. But in reality, there is no yardstick to confirm whether they all liked that film or watched it for the hype, timing, or whatever. It’s a big, silly myth that if a lot of people watched it, it means they all liked it. No, there is no theory to prove it.
Q14: M9 reviews are up very early morning in India time. How is that justifiable?
We live in a social media era where opinions spread instantly. Holding back a review doesn’t make sense when thousands of reactions appear online within hours of a film’s first screening. M9’s review is simply one among them, shared with transparency and accountability. Once a film is screened publicly, especially to large audiences in U.S., expecting silence from a review platform like M9 isn’t practical or fair.
Q15: Is a 3/5 rated film on M9 considered a perfect film?
A:Not really. A 3/5 means the film might be a satisfying watch but is still not perfect. It has some things that work and some that don’t. M9 highlights both the strengths and the flaws in its analysis. It’s a common misconception that 3/5 means the film is perfect, but that’s not the case on M9.
Q16: Does M9 say to follow only our reviews?
Absolutely not. You should find a critic, whether M9 or another, who is genuine, not influenced, and matches your viewing sensibilities. After all, a review is about setting the right expectations for the content.
Q17: Let’s sum it up. What do we want to say finally?
No one, literally NO ONE, can influence M9’s review. If our rating does not align with yours, it just means we haven’t liked or disliked that particular film on the same level. But know this: NOBODY CAN INFLUENCE OUR REVIEWS.
