In short: Key takeaways
- Binary pass/fail percentages treat a lukewarm "it was fine" the exact same as a once-in-a-decade classic.
- On moviemates.social, every review produces a genuine quality score out of 100 built from 10 distinct craft sliders.
- Your S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) averages the 100-point scores of the mates in your Squad, displayed in Aurora score colours.
- You can see each mate’s individual score pill ("them" vs "you") right next to the Squad average.
| Scenario | Pass/Fail Aggregator Result | Movie Mates S.R.A Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 critics all think a film is a mild 6/10 | Shows 100% Fresh (looks like a masterpiece) | Shows 60/100 (The Coin Flip / Matinée at Best) |
| Bold polarising film: half your mates give 96/100, half give 55/100 | Buried as "Rotten" | Shows S.R.A + side-by-side mate pills so you see who frothed over it |
| Great visuals & score, weak script | Single blunt percentage | Craft breakdown reveals 95 Cinematography & Soundtrack vs 50 Storyline |
The trap of binary pass/fail movie scores
When a movie scores 92% on a pass/fail aggregator, audiences walk in expecting a life-changing classic and walk out shrugging because it was merely polite and inoffensive. Because Movie Mates scores every craft out of 100, a 92/100 on moviemates.social genuinely means your mates frothed over it.
Because moviemates.social is built in Melbourne for people who watch films with their mates, every tool in the app is wired to turn solo browsing into a shared experience with zero ads and zero subscription paywalls.
Knowing which mate to trust on which genre
With side-by-side Aurora score pills on every film page, you can see not just the S.R.A, but whether the mate who shares your exact taste in thrillers loved it.
Once the credits roll, slide the relevant crafts out of 100, compare your Squad Rating Average (S.R.A), and export a one-tap Share Card for your story or group chat.
Frequently asked questions
How is S.R.A calculated on moviemates.social?
S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) is the mean of the out-of-100 scores given by you and the mates in your Squad who have rated that film.
What colour are high and low scores on Movie Mates?
Movie Mates uses the Aurora colour scale: Mint (#00E5B0) at 100, Cyan (#2FC6E0) at 72, Periwinkle (#7E8CF0) at 50, Orchid (#C86BD9) at 30, and Raspberry (#FF5C7A) at 0.
Is moviemates.social free to use in Australia?
Yes. moviemates.social is completely free on any web browser and via the Android beta app, with no subscription tiers and no advertising.
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