"Critical response to the film, which was released in cinemas at the end of January and debuted at number 29 at the UK box office, has been poor, picking up just 8 per cent on the Rotten Tomatoes "Tomatometer". However, it received a 99 per cent score from cinemagoers on the "Popcornmeter", prompting some film fans to speculate that some of those fan reviews might not be entirely legitimate."
"In a statement, Rotten Tomatoes' parent company Versant told Variety that "there has been NO manipulation on the audience reviews for the Melania documentary". They added that "reviews displayed on the Popcornmeter are VERIFIED reviews, meaning that it has been verified that users have bought a ticket to the film through Fandango". "It's a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Melania - her warmth, compassion, and dedication to this country," one viewer wrote of the film."
"Amazon reportedly spent $40 million on acquiring the rights for the film, as well as a further $35 million on marketing. In the United States, it has exceeded box office expectations, taking $7 million at the box office in the opening weekend. Over in the UK and Ireland, however, it has not fared as well, amassing £32,974 from 155 cinemas in total, a screen average of £212.80."
Rotten Tomatoes' parent company Versant stated there was no manipulation of the audience reviews for the Melania documentary. The film earned just 8% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer while receiving a 99% audience score on the Popcornmeter. Popcornmeter reviews are verified as purchases through Fandango. Viewers described the film as an opportunity to learn about Melania's warmth, compassion, sophistication and class. Amazon reportedly paid $40 million for the film rights and spent $35 million on marketing. The film took $7 million in its US opening weekend but grossed only £32,974 from 155 UK and Ireland cinemas.
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