Mel Gibson's Unforgettable Comeback: The Action Movie That Swept Netflix!
Despite a meager 8% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Mel Gibson's action-packed film forges an unexpected triumph on Netflix, captivating audiences with its thrilling storyline and dazzling visuals
Summary
Despite negative reviews, Force of Nature has become a hit on Netflix.
The movie is No. 10 on the Top 10 English language movies list for the week of September 25 through October 1.
2.7 million users watched Force of Nature for a total of 4.5 million hours.
Three years after its initial flop in 2020, "Force of Nature" has become a hit on Netflix. The movie features renowned actors, including Mel Gibson, Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, and Will Catlett, as they navigate a group facing off against thieves in Puerto Rico during a hurricane evacuation order. However, the movie received poor reviews, with a Metacritic score of 29 out of 100, and low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics (8%) and audiences (16%).
In a recent announcement, Netflix revealed its list of the Top 10 highest-performing English language movies on the platform for the week of September 25 to October 1. Surprisingly, "Force of Nature" has secured the No. 10 spot on the list, with 2.7 million users collectively spending a total of 4.5 million hours watching the movie. This newly recognized title now stands alongside other popular Netflix originals like "Spy Kids: Armageddon," "Love at First Sight," and "Reptile."
Netflix Movies Seem to Be Critic-Proof
Despite receiving negative reviews, Force of Nature has still achieved streaming success. This may be because Netflix users rely on the platform to discover new content instead of researching titles on Rotten Tomatoes or other sources beforehand. This could also explain the significant success of other movies with poor reviews on Netflix.
Currently, the most-watched movies in Netflix history are The Gray Man, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Bird Box, Don't Look Up, and Red Notice. Among these, only Glass Onion and Bird Box have received positive scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Surprisingly, Red Notice, which holds the top spot, has the lowest score of the group at 37%. Other poorly reviewed movies within the all-time Netflix Top 10 include The Mother (43%) and Purple Hearts (33%).
The numbers indicate that Netflix has successfully created a lineup of movies that are immune to criticism. Although Force of Nature is not an original Netflix production, it has gained popularity by being associated with the platform since September 28. Netflix has demonstrated its knack for turning acquired titles into successful ventures, as seen with the record-breaking streaming success of Suits. Moreover, Netflix is showcasing its capability to achieve the same level of success with overlooked movies and television shows.
