As of November 27, 2017, Lady Bird held the distinction of being the highest rated movie of all time on Rotten Tomatoes β with 165 reviews, all at a 100% fresh rating. It edged out longtime favorite and previous title holder Toy Story 2 (163 reviews) for the honor. But a fuzzy new contender has emerged to capture the hearts and ratings of reviewers everywhere.
Who has snatched the record from Lady Bird‘s hands with his charmingly icky, marmalade-sticky paws? Paddington.
#Paddington2 sets the record for the film with the most reviews to remain at 100% on the #Tomatometer! https://t.co/xLoCo4fq4E
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) January 18, 2018
And Paddington fans are a passionate bunch:
— Darren Hanlon (@Bassacious) January 18, 2018
Loved Paddington 2, a great movie about if my dog was a talking bear and also maybe about prison reform and immigration rights? Truly deserving of its 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
— summer anne burton (@summeranne) January 20, 2018
Like, really passionate:
Paddington Bear 2 has broken the record for best reviewed film of all time on Rotten Tomatoes and there is therefore some justice in the world.
— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) January 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/ldnewbie1974/status/954406836869922816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guacamoley.com%2Fthe-scoop%2F2018%2F01%2F20%2FZ1aSk7S%2Flady-bird-not-number-one
Others vowed to get to the theaters to see what all the fuss is about:
π I have to see this now! I LOVED the paddington books! And look at that cute face βΊοΈ
— Kris (@flipperbrain) January 20, 2018
wow this is the tweet that drives me to see the movie
— beef top is back baby (@dirt_baby_101) January 16, 2018
Though there seems to be no arguing its inherent entertainment value, some folks are questioning its new distinction:
https://twitter.com/vevmo/status/954491757940609024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guacamoley.com%2Fthe-scoop%2F2018%2F01%2F20%2FZ1aSk7S%2Flady-bird-not-number-one
— anjanette. (@kittydoormat) January 20, 2018
Movie was that good?
— Mr. paper_pencil_maaan (@mr_tree_trey) January 18, 2018
But I’d think twice before tampering with its rating:
https://twitter.com/davidehrlich/status/952614702135283713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guacamoley.com%2Fthe-scoop%2F2018%2F01%2F20%2FZ1aSk7S%2Flady-bird-not-number-one
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H/T: Twitter, Mashable, Rotten Tomatoes