[ragaskar]

exactly -- imdb has an internet and populist skew. As long as you take this into account, their ratings are fine and predictable. Gaming rankings is practically an official internet pastime, so it's not unexpected that this event is taking place, although I'm surprised it built up enough steam without (presumedly) official co-ordination to drop the Godfather a few places -- that is notable. I'm sure politicians are taking notes as we speak.