The Movies

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
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  1. GameSpy
    70
    Few games in recent years have been laugh-out-loud funny, but The Movies generates so much random silliness that - even when things are going wrong - you can still have a good time.
  2. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    When you need a quality action scene, you call on the chicken; Is this a future star? [Jan 2006, p.55]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    That this is one decidedly average experience and one decidedly great one jammed together becomes clear long before you’re freed to fully enjoy yourself. [Jan 2005, p.86]
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  5. FiringSquad
    70
    If you are hungering for a good tycoon game, keep looking. The Movies won’t butter your popcorn. But if the idea of making your own short films sounds even remotely interesting, the creation tools and capabilities of the game can provide hours and hours of fun.
  6. GamerNode
    70
    The Movies takes elements of all our favorite simulation games, most noticeably The Sims and the various Tycoon games, and combines them successfully with simple, user-friendly controls.
  7. GamerFeed
    60
    Although the game has some very nice quirks and touches, it fails to provide a strong, engaging experience. The rewards of running a successful studio aren't worth the patience and frustrations involved.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best PC Game of 2005
42
#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
15
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 185 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 138 out of 185
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 185
  3. Negative: 7 out of 185
  1. MusAddict
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    There aren't many games that I give a a perfect 10 score. The Movies is a perfect example of an imperfect, entertaining game that is expandedThere aren't many games that I give a a perfect 10 score. The Movies is a perfect example of an imperfect, entertaining game that is expanded almost endlessly on your own personal imagination. The ability to craft your own short-stories with Sims quality characters (at least Sims back in 2005), and to voice act in your own movies is something unseen. If you're looking into animation, or anything of the sort, pick this game up for $10 and let your imagination run wild. Export the movies and share them with friends, or make them with your friends. There's hours of fun to be had here.… Full Review »
  2. Steven15ify
    Feb 21, 2015
    8
    One of my favourite simulation games to date. It has plenty of content and can be very difficult at times if you play the campaign. Hover IOne of my favourite simulation games to date. It has plenty of content and can be very difficult at times if you play the campaign. Hover I have to say that if you stretch the game time too much and let's say you reach the year 2090, it gets boring and, what I have found, no one will come to ask you for a job, unless one of you employees had died.… Full Review »
  3. busbfran
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    The movies is one of the most addicting and satisfying games I have ever played! I would highly recommended this game to anyone! So enjoyableThe movies is one of the most addicting and satisfying games I have ever played! I would highly recommended this game to anyone! So enjoyable and rewarding! I can't stress anymore to tell people to buy this game! worth every cent! Sim and movie lovers will go crazy over this game! So much effort can go into the making of movies, ideas are endless! character development is amazingly good! all factors come together as one of the best simulation games ever! Highly underrated game! which will continuously have you coming back for more!… Full Review »
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