10 Movies Critics & Audiences Couldn't Agree On
You can't win over everybody.
Different people look for different things in any movie, and it's thanks to this that there can be some wildly contradicting views on exactly the same thing. They say the world would be a boring place if everyone always agreed, and that's true when it comes to the big screen.
For example, what a critic wants and expects from a picture is likely to be of a higher quality from a technical standpoint, whereas general audiences may be easier to please. Whether they are a fan of a particular franchise, or just looking to escape to a different world for a couple of hours, they may not have the same requirements for enjoying something as a professional critic might.
Though it's far from perfect, Rotten Tomatoes is a strong way of gauging how a film has performed with each party. There is a score produced based on the percentage of critics who offered favourable reviews (the Tomatometer), and the same for the audience (the Popcornmeter).
Here, it's easy to see that while critics may hate something, it doesn't necessarily reflect the overall opinions of the mainstream audience, and vice versa. Art is, after all, subjective, and just because someone else may dislike something, it doesn't mean that you will.
10. Red One
It's always important to go into any movie with some sort of reasonable expectations. If you want to be scared, don't go to a kids' film, and if you want heart-warming joy then don't go to a horror film, and so forth.
Similarly, don't go into a movie with Dwayne Johnson front and centre and expect anything other than a fun action adventure that doesn't go too deep or keep you on your toes. The man specialises in popcorn action, and he does it well.
Red One is no different. Opposite Chris Evans, the action-packed buddy-comedy adventure to save Christmas is little more than what you'd expect, but it's done well. According to the 90% Popcornmeter score, audiences resonated with it. However, it left a lot to be desired for critics who potentially expected a little bit more from such a big-budget Christmas blockbuster.
Red One is similar to Red Notice, and plenty of other Dwayne Johnson efforts without the word Red in the title. The wrestling legend isn't going to wow you with a nuanced performance in a film that will make you think, but audiences who know what to expect typically enjoy a fun two-hour romp.