Ranking December 2018's Movies From Worst To Best

10. Dumplin’

Dumplin Danielle Macdonald
Netflix

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83% (6.4/10)

Box Office: Direct to Netflix.

Verdict: This adaptation of Julie Murphy's novel may veer a little too close to schmaltz on occasion, but it's also a terrifically acted coming-of-age comedy with an undeniably wholesome message about self-confidence and body positivity.

Patti Cake$' breakout star Danielle Macdonald is remarkable in the title role, though it's Jennifer Aniston who steals the show with a surprisingly large supporting part as Dumplin's overbearing mother. Harold Perrineau is also fantastically enthusiastic while playing hugely against-type as a campy drag act.

The definition of easy viewing, Dumplin' is sweetly predictable, and that's just fine.

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