outside of Kong.

10 negative reviews were added today without a single positive one popping up along the way. It's sliding from Phantom to Alexander territory now. Really sad.

At least the reviews aren't as bad as Alexander's were.

30%. Wow.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't sites RottenTomatoes post reviews for officially make some sort of understanding as to whether the review is fresh or a splat? Still, even I'm shocked at just how awful the reviews are for this. Like... woah.

Reviews THAT bad not only slaughter the movie's hopes for Best Picture and the like, it also torpedoes any shot someone like Gong Li had.

First rule: the movie's gotta be well-recieved. Any nods outside of the techies are slowly drifiting away....

As andaroo pointed out, Sean Penn did get a nomination for I Am Sam even though the film is 32% at RT. However, that's Sean Penn. Gong Li doesn't have that predigree and reputation in the U.S., even though she is very much respected internationally. So her chance is certainly sliding. If the film can finish in the 45-50% range, I think she could get in, as Diane Lane did with Unfaithful (46% at RT).

MovieDude, the reviewers don't have to give specific grades to RT. When that happens, RT will read the review and assign its own rating based on the content. They have a stated policy on how they grade those, and it's pretty conservative: basically, if they see some hestitation in the critic's tone, they will assign it rotten.

Guys, its at 33%! Could this ruin Gong Li's chances? That pretty much all I care about at this point. Have there been actresses in the past that have been nominated despite being in ill received movies?

and 30 % for everyone on RT. Think 33 is the Cream of the Crop.

at least, not bad enough for the Razzies. Not yet that is.

As was said, Sean Penn got in. But that was LEAD. Much more noticeable.

But a vitually unknown supporting actor from a movie that got utterly slaughtered by the critics? I'm not aware of any recent precedent there to set your mind at ease, dolce.

Angelina Jolie won for Girl, Interrupted's 52%. But she's 'royalty,' and those reviews were considerably better, negative or no.

Ah, my mistake. Still, they sure have detected much more hesitation for this one then any of the other big Oscar contenders to come out this year.

dolce, Sean Penn had the lowest film grade, and that's about it.

Here are some comments from people who have seen it at OscarWatch forum:





I think these pretty much sum up the problem with the picture. There is no big passionate defender of the film. It seems the film doesn't generate enthusiasm, and that's why the reviews won't go back up. "It's a fine made picture, but don't see what the big deal is" seems to be consensus. My feeling, without seeing it, is the film itself probably deserves an average in the 2.5-3 stars range out of 4, which is barely fresh, and with the negative opinion of Marshall and his casting/language decision from some critics, a lot of those went down a grade or two and turned the whole rating down the tube.

My life is over. Xia? Want to host a Gong Li film festival anyways?

I still say Gong Li will get a nom. A win is very unlikely now, though.

Yeah, we'll host it anyway.

Seems like a movie that had alot of potential, it just wasnt executed the right way. Spent too much time on the visual aspect of the film and no time on the actual story, i've seen some reviews saying how it's okay but if it just had more depth to it all, it couldve been an epic romance. Rob Marshall sucks.

BTW: Am I the only one who thinks Rob Marshall is waaay overated? The Chicago hype was totally unjustified, it was only a mediocre movie.

I'm with you on that one. It wasn't bad per se, but it just completely went with the play's style and didn't have much of a personality of it's own. Throw in a bunch of unlikable characters and tawdry production design and you're left with a film that's more obnoxious then anything. Even with all the bad reviews, I have a hunch I'd like Memoirs more then Chicago.

I agree. It seems that the movie is not as good as to overcome all the negativity surrounding it in the last few weeks... And It would have had to be very good for that, probably.

Overrated? I don't think anyone overrates him after one movie. I meanm you don't hear praises for him or anything.

He does have a great great sense for visual style, though. Also, Chicago might have technically not been a movie as strong as Moulin Rouge, but it surely was more fun and probably the most fun of a musical I have ever seen.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/memoirs_of_a_geisha/

Down to 29%

RT > 29%

Reviews counted: 34
Fresh: 10 Rotten: 24
Average Rating: 5.1/10

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well when are we getting to the point where the Oscars will be a ZERO and Geisha will be heading to the Razzies.

Any one have odds on a plus / minus on Oscar vs Razzie nominations.

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wondering is it possible that Lecter has jinxed Geisha as it was rumored that he did with Cold Mountain after touting that film years ago.

Wow... "how the mighty have fallen" seems to be an apt statement.

I bet some heads roll at Sony over this.

Really, the film doesn't look bad. It's obviously getting harsh grades because so much was expected of it, but that applies to all nominees not just Geisha.

*sniff*

Ok. I feel a little bit better now.

30%. These critics are backlashing. There is no way this movie is worse than Daredevil!

And, I loved Chicago. Can't say enough positive compliments to the film. But it was a debut, and it doesn't seem Marshall has transitioned from the dark, campy comedy to the melodrama well at all.

Blame Rob Marshall.They should have had gibson direct it,you know he would atleast let them talk japanese and it would have been bloodier and more cruel,that would have been awesome!