10 Movies From The 2010s That Critics Loved But Audiences Hated (According To Rotten Tomatoes)
From Star Wars and Ghostbusters to indie darlings - Rotten Tomatoes shows that critics and audiences do not agree on these films.
Audiences and critics seem to be more divided than ever before in the history of cinema. Both camps often have widely differing criteria on what makes a film good or bad. Maybe it was always this way, and it's only now that everyone can make their voices heard.
This has led to endless debates, some civil, some not so civil, about the true quality of a film, with some even questioning what value critics have in the 21st century. With this in mind here are 10 films critics loved and audiences hated.
10 Ghostbusters (2016): Critics 74% Audiences 50%
The 2016 reboot of the beloved franchise was not embraced by audiences, with many wanting the continuity from the original series to continue and others critical of the comedy of the film. The film stands at 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, not an abysmal score by any means, but also not the best way to start a new franchise.
The film underperformed at the box office and fans got their way with another film on the way soon that sees to continue the original continuity.
9 Cop Car: Critics 80% Audiences 53%
With a budget of under a million dollars, Cop Car was never going to deliver epic chase scene and high stakes action as so many police dramas do. Perhaps it was a case of miscommunication, but nevertheless, Cop Car was loved by critics and audiences were less hot on it.
It's also worth mentioning that director Jon Watts went on to helm the MCU's Spider-Man reboot to great success, so it seems that Marvel was impressed with Cop Car.
8 Spring Breakers: Critics 67% Audiences 29%
Standing at an incredibly low 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, Spring Breaker did not connect with audiences. Featuring big Hollywood stars such as James Franco and Vanessa Hudgens, the film tells the strange story of how a group of girls on spring break end up becoming criminals.
The film is strange and experimental, and just a tad self-indulgent. James at least has produced many, many films of this caliber, seemingly made for himself and no one else.
7 Under The Skin: Critics 85% Audiences 55%
This was another unconventional film that proved to be polarizing, and while Under The Skin didn't receive an awful score from audiences, it's safe to say it wasn't for everyone. Starring Scarlet Johansson, the film revolves around her driving thought the city in a van, abducting men and disposing of them for unknown reasons.
The film moves at a slow pace and features very little dialogue, making it not everyone's cup of tea. Obviously, Under the Skin is a film critics will be drawn to and not general audiences.
6 Captain Marvel: Critics 78% Audiences 48%
Despite grossing over a billion at the worldwide box office Captain Marvel was another film that provoked much online discussion and debate. With many criticizing the film for being too formulaic of other Marvel movies.
However, things got a little weirder when some vocal online commentators criticized Brie Larson for lacking charisma and with others going full tinfoil hat conspiracy mode, claiming that the film was not a success and Disney had, in reality, bought all the movie tickets. With a sequel on the way, it's time to brace for another round of civil online discussion.
5 Sausage Party: Critics 83% Audiences 50%
With so many animated films being released every year, Sausage Party stood out as an animated movie aimed solely at adults. It is filled to the brim with foul language, adult themes and the horrors that await food when it is bought and taken home.
The film proved to not be for everyone with its crude sense of humor polarizing audiences, with many calling it lazy. It is also worth noting that the film attracted controversy behind the scenes with many animators climbing they were unpaid, adding to the unlikability of the film.
4 Us: Critics 93% Audiences 59%
Us followed director Jordan Peele's universally acclaimed hit movie Get Out, and so the pressure was on to deliver another film with the same unique blend of horror and cultural commentary.
Critics loved the movie and it proved to be one of their most well-regarded films fo the year, with many claiming it was as good if not better than Get Out. But audiences had a different take, with many believing it did not meet the quality of Get Out and that the end result was muddled.
3 Drinking Buddies: Critics 83% Audiences 49%
The indie critical hit Drinking Buddies was supposedly made without a script, instead, the film features all its actors improvising everything. It's a different approach to the film making process, and proved to be a big risk that didn't totally pay off.
Many audience members were frustrated with the film's lack of plot and reliance on dialogue. The film was accused of being dull and without purpose, despite strong performances all around.
2 Hail, Caeser!: Critics 86% Audiences 44%
Hail, Caeser! Proved to be a big hit with critics, with them praising the great performances and that the film's ability to capture the spirit of Hollywood's golden age. Audiences, however, did not get on so well with the film.
Hail, Caeser! Was accused of having too many subplots that went nowhere, and that the film overall lacked direction and purpose. The film went on to underperform at the box office, although it did receive an Oscar nomination.
1 Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Critics 91% Audiences 43%
Could it really have been anything else? Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a huge hit with critics, with many claiming it was the best film in the franchise. Audiences thought differently, with many calling it the worst.
The film was so bad in their eyes that a campaign was started to fund a new episode eight that someone would the presumably make and The Last Jedi could be scrubbed from existence. The backlash was so great that by the time episode nine rolled around Disney had no choice but to listen to fans. Every revelation from The Last Jedi was either ignored or glossed over, making for a film neither critics or fans had any strong opinions on either way.