For
They offer deeper analysis and expert opinion.
Against
Viewers trust friends and public ratings more.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Critics evaluate the quality of a film whereas audiences usually evaluate enjoyability.”
“Critics. Their thoughts and articles are thought-provoking, I read pieces both before and after I see a film.”
“If I had to pick one it would be audience scores.”
“The audience because they had to pay for it.”