Most critics liked the special effects used to create the Adipose.

Maybe some critics are too old, or don't like the competition.

Before it was being broadcast, most critics liked the series.

Many critics did not like the way the characters acted with each other.

And I won't say who, but that critic never liked any of my movies.

Nonsense: they mean the critic likes one a tiny bit better than the other.

Many critics like his work, but some people do not like it.

Many critics did not like the "poor live sound" of Usher's voice.

The critics liked the music, weren't so keen on the drama.

Some critics liked the play but not all of it.