Live Review & Critics Mode

Take your reviews to the next level with real-time commentary and the prestigious Critics Mode.

Critics Mode also requires 250+ Ratist rubric reviews

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What you get

Live Review — record as you watch

Capture your thoughts in real-time while watching a movie. Timestamp your reactions, note standout moments, and build a rich commentary track that makes your review more authentic and detailed.

Live Review in Standard & Critic modes

Available in both the standard Ratist review and Critics Mode. Your live notes integrate directly into your final review.

Critics Mode — elevated reviews

Add per-field commentary to every rating category. Explain why you gave cinematography a 9 or why the pacing felt off. Your reviews become mini-essays that the community can learn from.

Category summaries

Write summary thoughts for each major category (Story, Style, Emotive, Acting, Entertainment) to give readers a structured breakdown.

Critics badge

Reviews submitted in Critics Mode are marked with a special badge, distinguishing them from standard reviews.

Earn your way in

Critics Mode requires both a Backstage Pass and 250+ movies reviewed with the Ratist rubric. This ensures Critics Mode is reserved for experienced, thoughtful reviewers.

Two powerful tools, one subscription

Live Review

Available immediately with Backstage Pass. Record timestamped notes as you watch, then weave them into your final review.

Critics Mode

Unlocks after 250 Ratist rubric reviews. Add per-field commentary, category summaries, and earn the Critics badge on your reviews.

Unlock with the Backstage Pass

Get access to Live Review & Critics Mode and all other premium features.