Recently, there has been a significant realization among film critics that not all movies can meet audience expectations. Over the years, many films have been labeled as “poor” by the professional community, despite being favorites among viewers. This juxtaposition often arises from a focus on artistic direction rather than simply entertaining the audience, reflecting societal trends or pleasing a particular fan base.
Below is a list of 50 films that film critics have harshly criticized but have nonetheless become beloved by audiences, ranked according to their Metacritic scores:
50. Soul Plane (2004)
Critic Score: 33/100
User Score: 8.6/10
49. Self/less (2015)
Critic Score: 34/100
User Score: 8.8/10
48. American Outlaws (2001)
Critic Score: 25/100
User Score: 7.9/10
47. Sex Ed (2014)
Critic Score: 34/100
User Score: 8.8/10
46. The Man (2005)
Critic Score: 33/100
User Score: 8.7/10
45. Surviving Christmas (2004)
Critic Score: 19/100
User Score: 7.3/10
44. Sweet November (2001)
Critic Score: 27/100
User Score: 8.2/10
43. Down to Earth (2001)
Critic Score: 32/100
User Score: 8.7/10
42. Just Before I Go (2015)
Critic Score: 24/100
User Score: 7.9/10
41. Pali Road (2016)
Critic Score: 38/100
User Score: 9.3/10
40. Someone Like You (2001)
Critic Score: 32/100
User Score: 8.7/10
39. Black Knight (2001)
Critic Score: 32/100
User Score: 8.7/10
38. The Punisher (2004)
Critic Score: 33/100
User Score: 8.8/10
37. The New Guy (2002)
Critic Score: 24/100
User Score: 8.0/10
36. They (2002)
Critic Score: 31/100
User Score: 8.7/10
35. Antitrust (2001)
Critic Score: 31/100
User Score: 8.7/10
34. Sonny (2002)
Critic Score: 31/100
User Score: 8.7/10
33. Half Past Dead (2002)
Critic Score: 23/100
User Score: 7.9/10
32. Here on Earth (2000)
Critic Score: 25/100
User Score: 8.2/10
31. Hell Ride (2008)
Critic Score: 25/100
User Score: 8.2/10
30. Cursed (2005)
Critic Score: 31/100
User Score: 8.8/10
29. Deception (2008)
Critic Score: 31/100
User Score: 8.8/10
28. Pulse (2006)
Critic Score: 27/100
User Score: 8.4/10
27. Corky Romano (2001)
Critic Score: 20/100
User Score: 7.7/10
26. Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
Critic Score: 29/100
User Score: 8.6/10
25. London (2006)
Critic Score: 24/100
User Score: 8.2/10
24. Domestic Disturbance (2001)
Critic Score: 29/100
User Score: 8.7/10
23. She Hate Me (2004)
Critic Score: 28/100
User Score: 8.6/10
22. Grind (2003)
Critic Score: 30/100
User Score: 8.8/10
21. The Quiet (2006)
Critic Score: 29/100
User Score: 8.7/10
20. The Replacements (2000)
Critic Score: 30/100
User Score: 8.8/10
19. BloodRayne (2005)
Critic Score: 18/100
User Score: 7.7/10
18. Without a Paddle (2004)
Critic Score: 29/100
User Score: 8.8/10
17. Branded (2012)
Critic Score: 20/100
User Score: 8.0/10
16. I Melt With You (2011)
Critic Score: 26/100
User Score: 8.7/10
15. Dracula 2000 (2000)
Critic Score: 26/100
User Score: 8.7/10
14. Sorority Row (2009)
Critic Score: 24/100
User Score: 8.6/10
13. In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2008)
Critic Score: 15/100
User Score: 7.8/10
12. Ready to Rumble (2000)
Critic Score: 23/100
User Score: 8.6/10
11. Out Cold (2001)
Critic Score: 22/100
User Score: 8.5/10
10. Double Take (2001)
Critic Score: 25/100
User Score: 8.8/10
9. Whatever It Takes (2000)
Critic Score: 20/100
User Score: 8.5/10
8. Marci X (2003)
Critic Score: 20/100
User Score: 8.8/10
7. Valentine (2001)
Critic Score: 18/100
User Score: 8.8/10
6. Deuces Wild (2001)
Critic Score: 16/100
User Score: 8.6/10
5. Extreme Days (2001)
Critic Score: 17/100
User Score: 8.9/10
4. Darkness (2004)
Critic Score: 15/100
User Score: 8.8/10
3. Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)
Critic Score: 14/100
User Score: 8.7/10
2. Screwed (2000)
Critic Score: 7/100
User Score: 8.0/10
1. Transylmania (2009)
Critic Score: 8/100
User Score: 8.7/10
Source: Business Insider
