Category: Film and Television Reviewing
- Jul 22, 2023
- Posted by Caspian Rutherford
Why doesn't IMDb allow us to rate a movie in .5 points?
As a movie fanatic, I've often wondered why IMDb doesn't allow us to rate movies in .5 points. Simply put, their 1-10 scale is designed to provide a broad, general consensus on a film's quality, not to reflect nuanced differences. This decision might seem limiting, but it actually ensures that ratings are straightforward and easily understood by everyone. Still, I can't help but feel that half-points could offer a more precise reflection of a film's merit. However, for now, we must work within the system IMDb has chosen.
