June 28th 2024.
Netflix's latest big film release, A Family Affair, has not been received as well as expected. Despite having an A-list cast and high hopes surrounding it, the movie has been met with poor initial reactions, with some even calling it a "laundry film".
Starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, the rom-com follows the story of obnoxious film star Chris Cole who becomes involved with his assistant's mother, played by Kidman. The movie, which also features Oscar-winner Kathy Bates and Joey King, has been heavily promoted for its steamy age-gap romantic scenes.
A Family Affair was released on Netflix today, with reviews embargoed until just hours before its wide release on the streaming platform. Unfortunately, both critics and early viewers have not been kind. The film currently holds a "rotten" rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, with only a 53% score from 19 critics on the Tomatometer and a 50% score from audiences.
Critics have described the movie as "awkward", "less than amusing", and "by-the-numbers". Even positive reviews have not been overly complimentary, with Nate Adams of The Only Critic calling it a "laundry movie" and saying it's "the type of low-stakes, minimal investment comedy where you can just do chores around the house and fold laundry and not worry about missing anything of importance". The Wrap commented that the film is "almost worth watching for Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman's magnetism alone", but quickly added "if by 'almost' you mean 'not really'."
The confusion and disappointment continue as The Wall Street Journal states that the movie is "frequently laugh-out-loud" as a parody of Hollywood excess and narcissism, but "less than amusing" as a wannabe Hallmark Channel holiday movie. The Independent compares A Family Affair to "a heavily-medicated The Idea of You" and gives it a two-star takedown.
While some fans have enjoyed the light and charming movie, others have not been as kind. Social media is buzzing with comments such as "this movie is soo bad", "not it", and "cannot believe Nicole Kidman agreed to do this". However, there are also some positive reviews, with fans calling it a "cute feel good movie" and praising Nicole Kidman's performance.
Overall, A Family Affair is a mixed bag. It may have a star-studded cast and steamy romantic scenes, but it seems to have missed the mark with many viewers. Whether you love it or hate it, the movie is now available for streaming on Netflix. So grab some popcorn and decide for yourself if it's worth the watch.
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