{"id":8715,"date":"2026-02-18T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=8715"},"modified":"2026-02-10T07:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:17:20","slug":"more-movie-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Talk About Movies in English (The Sequel!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Even_More_English_Movie_Vocabulary\" >(Even More) English Movie Vocabulary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Spoiler\" >Spoiler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Teaser_Trailer\" >Teaser \/ Trailer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Cameo\" >Cameo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Twist\" >Twist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Cliffhanger\" >Cliffhanger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Stinger\" >Stinger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Easter_eggs\" >Easter eggs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Tentpole\" >Tentpole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Sleeper_hit\" >Sleeper hit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Bomb\" >Bomb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Tearjerker\" >Tearjerker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Rotten_Tomatoes\" >Rotten Tomatoes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/more-movie-english\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Movies aren't just for entertainment \u2014 they can also be great tools for learning a language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to talk about movies in English, you'll need to know some special vocabulary. This article is the second in our series on essential words for movie fans; if you haven't yet, you can read the first part <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/movie-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it's showtime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Even_More_English_Movie_Vocabulary\"><\/span><strong>(Even More)<\/strong> <strong>English Movie Vocabulary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spoiler\"><\/span><strong>Spoiler<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081702\/english_for_movies_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A girl covering her ears with pillows to avoid spoilers\" class=\"wp-image-8718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081702\/english_for_movies_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081702\/english_for_movies_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081702\/english_for_movies_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081702\/english_for_movies_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081702\/english_for_movies_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One meaning of the verb \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/spoil\/cu08raMTS4K922yAr9atdg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spoil<\/a>\" is \"to go bad or become rotten\" (so that something is no longer good to eat or drink).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you can also \"spoil\" a movie for others if you reveal important information about it before they've seen it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Warning: This review contains <strong>spoilers<\/strong>. If you haven't watched the film yet, stop reading now!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>James has a bad habit of <strong>spoiling<\/strong> movies. Luckily, spoilers don't bother me much.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teaser_Trailer\"><\/span><strong>Teaser \/ Trailer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Teasers and trailers are short video ads for movies. Usually, teasers are shorter and are released first. They generally show very little of the film; instead, their purpose is to get people excited to see more, which is one of the basic meanings of the verb \"tease.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>teaser<\/strong> for the new film has created a lot of buzz on social media.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Trailers are released after teasers. They're longer and show many more scenes from the film \u2014&nbsp;and if you don't like spoilers, they might show <em>too much<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>trailer<\/strong> was released this afternoon, but it's already gotten <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/what-k-and-m-mean-on-social-media\/\">millions<\/a> of views on YouTube.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cameo\"><\/span><strong>Cameo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cameos are short appearances by someone in a film. Because they usually aren't announced or advertised, cameos by famous people are often fun surprises for audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Because he only made a brief <strong>cameo<\/strong> in the film, the actor didn't ask for any money.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twist\"><\/span><strong>Twist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a verb, \"twist\" means \"to turn or bend something,\" often changing its shape. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/twist\/YCe3jBAQRRi1bfrEUxaqyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noun<\/a>, however, a twist is a sudden or surprising change in a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The movie became famous for the shocking <strong>twist<\/strong> at the end.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cliffhanger\"><\/span><strong>Cliffhanger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081903\/english_for_movies_3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"An athletic man climbing a steep, rocky surface\" class=\"wp-image-8719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081903\/english_for_movies_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081903\/english_for_movies_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081903\/english_for_movies_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081903\/english_for_movies_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17081903\/english_for_movies_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A cliffhanger is a sudden ending to a film that doesn't complete the story. Instead, the audience can only wonder about what happens next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cliffhangers are often very dramatic and are designed to make viewers excited for the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/movie-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sequel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The movie ends on a <strong>cliffhanger<\/strong>, so we'll have to wait for part two to see how the story ends.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There's also a Hollywood movie from 1993 called <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2j18n9shdw8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cliffhanger<\/a><\/em>. Here, however, the meaning is more literal: It's about a climber who has many dangerous experiences on <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/cliff\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAS8A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cliffs<\/a>, or very steep rock surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stinger\"><\/span><strong>Stinger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stingers are very short scenes that appear at the end of a movie, usually after the end credits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most people leave the theater when the credits begin, fans of certain types of movies know they may see something extra if they wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stingers are sometimes called \"post-credit scenes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-inspirational-mcu-quotes-for-english-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MCU<\/a> are famous for stingers that give hints about what \u2014 or who \u2014 may be coming in a future movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Everyone in the theater stayed until the end of the credits, hoping to see a <strong>stinger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easter_eggs\"><\/span><strong>Easter eggs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082328\/english_for_movies_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Several colorful Easter eggs in a shallow bowl\" class=\"wp-image-8720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082328\/english_for_movies_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082328\/english_for_movies_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082328\/english_for_movies_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082328\/english_for_movies_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082328\/english_for_movies_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many children enjoy decorating eggs to celebrate the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/rabbits-and-eggs-traditions-of-easter-and-spring\/xjW5RrlfEe6tkDO6arEzfw\">Easter<\/a> season. But some also have Easter egg hunts, in which they have to find eggs that have been hidden in different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does this relate to movies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, movies based on things like comic books or video games will often have small hints that refer to characters or events that don't appear in the movies directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people won't notice these hints, but just like real Easter eggs in a hunt, big fans enjoy finding these small details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The director likes putting <strong>Easter eggs<\/strong> into his films and seeing if fans can discover them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tentpole\"><\/span><strong>Tentpole<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A tentpole is a very long pole that holds up and supports a tent, like you can see on camping grounds or even at the circus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the movie industry, however, tentpoles are films that are expected to be very popular and successful. These films are usually in the action, science-fiction and adventure genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Tentpole\" can be used as an adjective or a noun for the film itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tentpole<\/strong> films are usually released in the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-idioms-and-expressions-for-the-summer\/\">summertime<\/a> or shortly before it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Just because <strong>tentpoles<\/strong> get a lot of promotion doesn't mean they'll be successful.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleeper_hit\"><\/span><strong>Sleeper hit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike tentpoles, which often have big stars and lots of marketing, other films may not have famous actors or much money for promotion. These films often don't get as much attention, but sometimes they surprise everyone by becoming very popular. These films are called \"sleeper hits.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The positive word-of-mouth helped the small, independent movie become the<strong> sleeper hit<\/strong> of the year.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bomb\"><\/span><strong>Bomb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the film industry, \"bombs\" are unsuccessful movies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While any movie can be a bomb, this word is often used for big films that cost a lot of money to produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many movies that were <strong>bombs<\/strong> when they were originally released are now considered classics by movie fans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use \u201cbomb\u201d as a verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many movies that <strong>bombed<\/strong> when they were originally released are now considered classics by movie fans.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tearjerker\"><\/span><strong>Tearjerker<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a verb, \u201cjerk\u201d means \"to pull quickly.\" So we call movies that make you want to cry \u201ctearjerkers\u201d since they <em>pull<\/em> the tears from your eyes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>That movie is a real <strong>tearjerker<\/strong>. Make sure you have some tissues handy when you watch it!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rotten_Tomatoes\"><\/span><strong>Rotten Tomatoes&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082459\/english_for_movies_5-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A sad comedian standing on stage and covered in tomatoes\" class=\"wp-image-8721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082459\/english_for_movies_5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082459\/english_for_movies_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082459\/english_for_movies_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082459\/english_for_movies_5-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/17082459\/english_for_movies_5-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rotten Tomatoes is the name of a famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website for movie reviews<\/a>. It launched in 1998 and has become very influential in the film industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the site, movies are given a rating between 0 and 100%. Films with a rating between 75 and 100% are \u201cCertified Fresh.\u201d \"Fresh\" movies get a special tomato icon that's often used in advertisements to encourage people to watch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, movies with a rating of 59% or lower are considered \u201cRotten,\u201d which obviously isn't good for the movie's reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site\u2019s name likely comes from the fact that in the early entertainment industry, people would throw rotten fruit and vegetables at poor performers to make them leave the stage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to improve your English while chatting about your favorite films, book a lesson on Engoo! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find a tutor who also enjoys films by typing \"movies\" or the title of your favorite film in the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/tutors?v=1\">search bar<\/a>. 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