EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 26 (UPI) -- The Rotten Tomatoes Web site declared Michael Moore's new documentary to be "Certified Fresh," based on the positive ratings of professional film critics.
Moore's documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" opened this week amid ongoing controversy about its seemingly overt political nature.
Rotten Tomatoes is a Web site that gauges critical reaction for movies. In a statement, the Tomatoes said the Certified Fresh appellation "recognizes and celebrates the best reviewed entertainment products based on the opinions of nearly 700 professional film critics."
Movies must receive the approval of at least 75 percent of the critics reviewing the film in order to be Certified Fresh. Since launching the accolade earlier this year, only seven wide release films have achieved the rating.
"This weekend Fahrenheit 9/11 becomes only the seventh wide release film to reach this pinnacle, and becomes the first wide-release documentary to be Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes congratulates Lion's Gate Entertainment and Michael Moore on this achievement," said Patrick Lee, Rotten Tomatoes' CEO.
Rotten Tomatoes, an online destination for casual movie-goers, film buffs, and industry insiders alike, delivers comprehensive information on critical reaction.
