July 3rd 2024.
The latest Netflix romcom, A Family Affair, has been causing quite a stir. While audiences can't seem to get enough of it, critics have been left scratching their heads. In fact, one critic even went as far as to describe it as "baffling."
Despite the negative reviews, A Family Affair has managed to snag the number one spot on Netflix's global movie charts, with a whopping 26.8 million views. It seems that moviegoers are ignoring the critics and forming their own opinions about this star-studded film.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received a dismal 41% score, with 71 critics contributing to its "rotten" rating. Nate Adams of The Only Critic had some harsh words for the film, calling it a "laundry movie" and implying that it's not worth your time or attention.
Even The Wall Street Journal seemed confused by the film, stating that it's a parody of Hollywood excess and narcissism but also trying to be a Hallmark Channel holiday movie, which is a strange combination to say the least.
But audiences have been flocking to see A Family Affair, with over 26 million views in just a matter of days. The Independent compared it to "a heavily-medicated The Idea of You" and criticized its plot for being too similar to another film.
The film's title, Motherf*****, may have initially caught the attention of stars Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron, who both revealed that it had a different, more explicit title when they first signed on. But despite the negative reviews, they were drawn to the project and the mystery surrounding it.
This isn't the first time that critics have missed the mark with a Netflix film. Just last month, Mother of the Bride was deemed "awful" by critics but still managed to rack up over 25 million views. It seems that audiences are often at odds with the opinions of movie critics, and A Family Affair is no exception.
The film boasts an all-star cast, including Joey, Nicole, and Zac, and follows the story of obnoxious film star Chris Cole who becomes involved with his assistant Zara's mother, played by Kidman. It also features Oscar-winner Kathy Bates.
But the plot of the film has left some critics unimpressed, with words like "awkward," "less than amusing," and "by-the-numbers" being thrown around. However, it seems that viewers are enjoying the film regardless of the negative reviews.
In Mother of the Bride, the titular mother, Lana, is taken aback when her daughter Emma returns from a year in London with the news that she will be getting married in Thailand. Things take a turn when Lana realizes that the father of her new son-in-law is actually her ex-boyfriend, who broke her heart.
It's clear that audiences are drawn to these star-studded romcoms, despite the opinions of critics. So if you're in the mood for some light-hearted entertainment, A Family Affair is available to stream on Netflix. And if you have a celebrity story to share, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team - we'd love to hear from you.
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