ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Critic

A critic is someone who looks at something and tells you what they think about it. They might be a movie critic who watches a movie and then writes or talks about whether they thought the movie was good or not. They might also be a food critic who tries a new restaurant and then writes about whether they liked the food or not.

Critics are like judges, they give a score to something and say if it’s good or bad. But instead of judging people, they judge things like movies, books, or food.

Sometimes people don't like what the critic says, but it's important for the critic to be honest, so the person reading it or listening to them will know what to expect before they see the movie or try the food.

In short, a critic is a person who tells their opinion about something and helps others make a decision about whether or not they should try or watch it too.