October 13th 2024.
Netflix has been making waves in the streaming world with their latest romantic comedy film, Lonely Planet. Starring heartthrobs Liam Hemsworth and Laura Dern, the film follows an unlikely couple who find love on a writer's retreat. With its release on October 11, fans were eager to jump into this brand-new romantic comedy, but unfortunately, the response has been less than stellar.
Despite Netflix's recent success with romantic comedies like Nobody Wants This and Find Me Falling, Lonely Planet has fallen flat in the eyes of many viewers. Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment, with some even calling it "drowsy" and "insignificant." One user on X commented, "Not only was Liam Hemsworth & Laura Dern's chemistry unconvincing, forced & awkward, LONELY PLANET has got to be the most insignificant, inconsequential romantic drama that Netflix assembly line had ever produced; featuring the shallowest epiphany ever written. #LonelyPlanet."
Others have also criticized the film for its lack of chemistry between the leads and a slow-moving plot. One user on X expressed, "Lonely Planet fell so spectacularly flat, like there wasn't a single moment throughout the movie that I felt anything. Such a painful waste of a stunning cast. I powered through cos both lead actors are so damn good looking but f**k, couldn't they have said no??" It seems that even the good looks of the leads couldn't save this film from its negative reviews.
However, not all viewers were disappointed with Lonely Planet. Some praised the film for its portrayal of an age-gap relationship and its "happy ending." But despite the few positive reviews, the consensus online remains overwhelmingly negative.
Unfortunately, Lonely Planet is not the only Netflix film to receive harsh criticism from viewers. The highly anticipated sequel Platform 2 was slammed by viewers as the "stupidest movie" of the year. However, Netflix has also had some unexpected hits in recent months, such as Joyride and Rebel Ridge.
Joyride, starring Olivia Colman, left fans "sobbing" with its heartfelt story and surprise twists. And Rebel Ridge, an action-packed thriller, was a smash-hit with over 31 million views in its first three days on the platform.
It seems that for every success, Netflix also has its share of disappointments. But with their track record of producing high-quality content, we can't help but hold out hope for their next romantic comedy. In the meantime, if you have a celebrity story or any tips for our entertainment team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!
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