Why Early Reviews Matter: How First Impressions Shape a Film’s Success

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Written By Gerry Brown

Early reviews have the power to shape a film’s fate—impacting box office numbers, audience expectations, and even awards season buzz. But how much do first impressions really matter, and can movies recover from bad early reactions?

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