Critical Flop: Matt Damon's Film Surfaces on Netflix Top 10 List

A Matt Damon film that was widely forgotten and received a "Rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes has recently made its way onto the top 10 chart of movies on Netflix.

Numerous instances have occurred where movies that failed at the box office and were heavily criticized by critics have found success after being added to Netflix. Interestingly, these movies frequently feature notable actors in their cast.

In Netflix US’ top 10 film chart, a new movie has emerged despite its poor reception among audiences.

Downsizing starring Matt Damon hits Netflix top 10 chart

Despite receiving mixed reviews from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, the 2017 sci-fi comedy Downsizing, featuring Matt Damon, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig, and Christoph Waltz, has managed to secure the tenth position on the Netflix movie charts.

You can check out the full rundown of the chart as it stands below:

The Killer

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Minions

The Impossible

No Hard Feelings

Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche

13 Going On 30

Locked In

Pitch Perfect

Downsizing

Directed by Alexander Payne, the movie follows Paul (Matt Damon) and his wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) as they make the decision to shrink themselves to five inches tall in order to escape their stressful lives and join a downsized community. This choice leads them on a series of transformative adventures. Despite a lukewarm reception in December 2017, with only $55 million in box office earnings against a reported $68 million production budget, Downsizing has found a new audience among Netflix subscribers since its release on the streaming platform this month.

"Check out Downsizing on Netflix," tweeted one user on X/Twitter, with another commenting, "I actually enjoyed Downsizing on Netflix." A third user even compared it to a movie version of a Black Mirror episode, stating, "Watching Downsizing on Netflix feels like a Black Mirror episode." Additionally, a fourth user gave a thumbs up to the Netflix film Downsizing.

However, there are some viewers who didn't find the movie enjoyable, including one person who expressed their confusion over how Netflix promoted the movie Downsizing on trending, saying, "I don't understand why Netflix is promoting the movie Downsizing on trending. It was painful to watch, and I'm also puzzled as to why Matt Damon was in it."

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Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan, I'm thrilled to see Matt Damon's film, "Downsizing," resurface on Netflix's top 10 list. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, it's clear that the film has resonated with audiences on the streaming platform. The movie's thought-provoking premise, which explores the concept of shrinking oneself to escape the stresses of modern life, is both intriguing and relevant in today's fast-paced world.

Moreover, the talented cast, including Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, and Christoph Waltz, brings depth and nuance to their roles, making the characters relatable and compelling. While it's unfortunate that the film didn't fare well at the box office, its newfound success on Netflix is a testament to the power of streaming platforms to give overlooked films a second chance.