96% means that 96% of critics liked the movie enough to recommend it. It also means that 4% of critics did not recommend the movie. In a theater of 60 people,

96% means that 96% of critics liked the movie enough to recommend it. It also means that 4% of critics did not recommend the movie. In a theater of 60 people, you and your friend would fit into that 4%. So there's nothing wrong with RottenTomatoes.