In short: Key takeaways
- moviemates.social lets you rate up to 10 distinct crafts on any film, plus a separate Cringe Factor.
- Every completed review generates a clear score out of 100 (alongside a 5-star equivalent) so your mates see the nuance behind your verdict.
- You only score the crafts that apply to the film you watched, so a quiet indie drama is never penalised for lacking explosive action.
- One tap turns your craft breakdown into a poster-style share card ready for Instagram Stories.
| Craft Category | What to look for when scoring | When it shines |
|---|---|---|
| Storyline | Pacing, dialogue, structure, and whether the ending earns its payoff | Tight thrillers, character dramas, clever mysteries |
| Performances | Lead chemistry, supporting scene-stealers, and emotional believability | Ensemble dramas, biopics, two-handers |
| Cinematography | Framing, lighting, camera movement, and colour palette | Big-screen epics, neo-noir, visual poetry |
| Soundtrack | Original score, needle drops, and sound design that builds tension | Musicals, sci-fi blockbusters, atmospheric horror |
| Set Design & Costumes | World-building, period accuracy, and wardrobe that tells character story | Period pieces, fantasy worlds, sci-fi |
| Prosthetics / Hair & Make-up | Practical creature work, aging, and character transformation | Body horror, biopics, fantasy |
| Special Effects | Seamless CGI, practical stunts, and scale that holds up on a cinema screen | Blockbusters, sci-fi, disaster films |
| Enjoyment, LOL Factor & Action | Pure entertainment value, comedy hit-rate, and stunt choreography | Popcorn nights, comedies, actioners |
| Cringe Factor | Second-hand embarrassment, clunky lines, or tonal misfires | Tracked separately so you can warn your squad |
Giving every department their flowers
Talk to your mates in the car park after a movie and nobody speaks in half-stars. You talk about how the lead actor carried the second half, how the synth score rattled the cinema seats, or how the prosthetics looked genuinely terrifying.
Movie Mates was designed around that exact car-park conversation. Instead of forcing you to average everything in your head before tapping a star, you slide the crafts that stood out and let the app calculate your score out of 100.
How S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) sparks better debates
Once two or more mates in your Squad have rated a film, Movie Mates calculates your S.R.A (Squad Rating Average). Even when two mates both land on 82/100 overall, their craft breakdowns might be completely different: one frothed over the storyline while the other was there purely for the cinematography and soundtrack.
Seeing those side-by-side Aurora score pills on a film's page turns 'it was good' into a proper conversation.
Turning your rating into a share card
After you lock in your score, the Share Card Builder lets you create a clean, poster-style graphic showing your score out of 100, stars, or both, your one-line verdict, and your optional Instagram handle. No screenshotting messy UI or cropping in another app.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to score every single craft category on a film?
No. Not every film has heavy special effects, prosthetics, or comedy. You score the crafts relevant to the film you watched, and moviemates.social calculates your overall score out of 100 from the categories you rated.
What is Cringe Factor on moviemates.social?
Cringe Factor is an optional slider on every review where you can flag awkward dialogue, tonal whiplash, or unintentional comedy without wiping out the credit due to the cast and crew's technical craft.
How are scores displayed on moviemates.social?
Scores are displayed out of 100 (for example, 94/100 or 94%) alongside a 5-star equivalent. When you build a share card, you can toggle between Percentage, Stars, or Both.
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