No critic would be found guilty of defamation for writing something like "Gigli is the worst film ever made" because
A)Gigli is a work of fiction and not presented as fact
B)reporter privilege provides a defense
C)the statement was made without actual malice
D)fair comment and criticism provides a defense
E)all of these

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Fair comment and criticism provides a defense for critics who make negative comments about a work of fiction. This defense protects the critic from being found guilty of defamation.

No Critic Would Be Found Guilty of Defamation for Writing