It was once the norm that the knowledgeable and well-informed critic can advise viewers on whether a film is worth watching and typically with a level of accuracy. If the critics all agree that a movie isn't worth watching then it's probably quite awful, and the same is true of the opposite.
Sometimes in spite of their experience critics don't portray the typical cinephile which is why we have a critics love-in, and a disapproving public. Many times it is the case that the critique of a film isn't reflective of the majority of the public, and we're confronted with two opposing opinions. Awards shows are often the best way to show divergence. Let's look at some of the movies that critics loved, and the viewers hated.
10. The Witch
Yes, Robert Eggers' heavily stylized films are not for everyone His first feature, a 17th-century folk horror The Witch was no different. The film portrayed the debut of Taylor-Joy's film breakthrough, The Witch details an excommunicated puritan family that is haunted by supernatural forces that are residing in the remote region of New England. The film was the subject of the attention of critics, but it didn't translate efficiently commercially as it could, with the average moviegoer being far from enthusiastic about Eggers effort.
9. Ad Astra
Ad Astra fell victim to its own expectations, with many anticipating an epic story of space travel that was akin to the latest sci-fi classics such as Gravity, The Martian, and Interstellar. However, to Brad Pitt and director James Gray the motion film's slow-moving pace was its negatives. The focus of the film is equally dispersed across its aesthetics and its thematic depth, however Gray's efforts went unnoticed by viewers, with the film getting a mere 40% score from the audience on Rotten Tomatoes however incredible 83% score from the critically acclaimed Tomatometer.
8. Married to the Mob
Michelle Pfeiffer lines up alongside Matthew Modine in the great Jonathan Demme's 1988 crime drama, Married to the Mob. The audience seemed to be disappointed by the film's lack of in depth, humor and direction. The film is in reality an average, watered-down comedy, lacking in the kind of dark humor that it was advertised, but oddly, reviewers had a very affectionate view of it on its release. Now, 35 years later, the Tomatometer score is puzzling 90 percent.
7. Uncut Gems
Did it have to do with the public's hatred for the disgusting Howard Ratner? Perhaps it was the tense style of the Safdie brothers who present an unsettling portrayal of the modern world? Uncut Gems is, well an incredible film that was loved by critics, and considered Adam Sandler's best performance of his career. But, the critic love-a-thon was a ruse to fool the audience, with uncut gems' A24 as well as Netflix collaboration's overall score being a mere 52% Rotten Tomatoes scores for the audience.
6. It Comes at Night
Trey Edward Shults' 2019 film, Waves, was in receiving a lot of praise However, everything the director did prior to that was appreciated. The score of the critical review of the film on Rotten Tomatoes is nearly more than the score of the public 88 percent to 44 percent. In the aftermath of an unfathomably apocalyptic event that wipe out the entire humanity in the film two family members are forced to living together, sheltered from the dangers that lurk beyond their walls. It's a slow-burning tragedy and one that's too sad as well as artistic and prophetic for the majority of viewers.
5. White Noise
After his acclaim-grabbing Marriage Story, Noah Baumbach worked with Netflix to release his latest movie about his unique family life to 2022's dark comedy of the apocalypse, White Noise. A film that the famously knowledgeable reviewer Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian declared as a "blackly comedic blast," White Noise was a commercial failure and Netflix viewers not giving it a score of only 31%, despite many calling White Noise the top film of 2022.
4. Hail, Caesar!
The Coen brothers are filmmaking duo who seem to produce hits after hits, and often to great effect in both areas. They're highly reliable and economically feasible for everything from No Country for Old Men to Fargo. Yet, 2016's black comedy Hail, Caesar! was a modest success in the box office and the public's opinion on the movie was more disappointing and the film scoring 44% in Rotten Tomatoes.
3. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
The director behind the extremely successful Knives Out series and the noir epic Brick, Rian Johnson is one of the most sought-after directors of the moment. But the work he has made isn't been translated as seamlessly. The 2017 film Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi was perhaps the most stylized and ambitious version of the cult sci-fi series. Star Wars fans didn't take well to Johnson's rendition however it was the critical a second-favorite among all prequels, sequels and spin-offs.
2. Licrorice Pizza
Perhaps the most confusing and possibly the most memorable film of 2021 Paul Thomas Anderson's pizza was a misty palette of 70s beige browns with triumphant debuts of the main characters, set against the sun-soaked boulevards and hills that make up Cali's San Fernando Valley. The romantic comedy about coming of age was described by many reviewers for being an Boogie Nights director's funniest film to date, and has an average score of 91% of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. While 66% isn't a impressive feat, it's not a great return on the top 2021 movie.
1. The Green Knight
Dev Patel leads this medieval adventure about King Arthur's courageous nephew, who embarks on an impossible mission to defeat the legendary Green Knight, a remorseless giant in Camelot. The film was written and directed by David Lowery, The Green Knight is among the least acclaimed films of 2021, was a hit with reviewers, who were amazed by its aesthetic appeal and moral depth. But those who watched it for a viewing on Friday nights at Prime Video were less than satisfied, and received an average rating of only 50 percent.
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