Spacewoman's Unexpected Rotten Tomatoes Rating Breaks an Impressive Decade-Long Acting Streak
Spacewoman shattered Emma Stone's winning streak.
Adam Sandler's recent Netflix movie, Spaceman, has received poor critical reception, ending the impressive success streak of one of its stars. Adam Sandler is no stranger to subpar critical reception, though it's hardly harmed his masterful career in comedy movies. Even a fair few of his lowest-scoring films are considered to be in the "so bad they're good" territory. He has such a beloved film presence that he really can't lose. That said, it's doubtful that the negative reviews for Spaceman will obstruct its viewing numbers on Netflix, as many of its top hits have been poorly received by critics.
Many of Adam Sandler's best movies are considered "Rotten" on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning they received 59% or lower as an aggregate score from critics. Classics like Big Daddy, Grown Ups, The Longest Yard, and many more have absolutely abysmal scores on the site. For Sandler, the 59% score for Spaceman is actually quite good. On the other hand, Spaceman co-star Carey Mulligan has had a consistently phenomenal reception critically, barely having any "Rotten" movies on her record.
Spaceman Is Carey Mulligan's Lowest Live-Action Movie On Rotten Tomatoes Since The Great Gatsby
Adam-Sandler's-Jakub,-Paul-Dano's-Hanus,-and-Carey-Mulligan's-Lenka - Spaceman Is Carey Mulligan's Lowest Live-Action Movie On Rotten Tomatoes Since The Great Gatsby
Carey Mulligan, a highly respected actor with a career spanning nearly two decades, has garnered three Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe nominations. Known for her versatile performances in both supporting and leading roles, she has starred in acclaimed films such as Drive, Promising Young Woman, Inside Llewyn Davis, as well as more recent projects like Maestro and Saltburn. Despite her track record of delivering stellar performances, the negative reviews of Spaceman came as a surprise to many.
Carey Mulligan Has Only Had 4 "Rotten" Movies In Her Movie Career
Carey Mulligan's latest movie, Spaceman, has become her lowest-rated live-action film on Rotten Tomatoes since The Great Gatsby, which also received a low score. Despite this setback, Mulligan has had over a decade of critical success leading up to Spaceman. The silver lining is that the movie is expected to gain attention on streaming services, as many of Netflix's most-watched films have received poor reviews. For instance, Sandler's Murder Mystery 2 received an even lower score of 45%. Although Mulligan's streak of impressive Rotten Tomatoes ratings may have been broken, Spaceman still holds the third spot on the site's global chart.
Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre in Maestro back with Leonard Bernstein smiling - Carey Mulligan Has Only Had 4 "Rotten" Movies In Her Movie Career
Carey Mulligan's big break came in 2009 with her role in the movie An Education, which also earned her an Academy Award nomination. Throughout her career, she has consistently chosen roles in highly praised films, with only four movies receiving low ratings. This shows her knack for selecting quality projects, often opting for supporting roles in award-winning dramas over leading roles in poorly received films. The four "Rotten" movies in her filmography are:
Carey Mulligan Movies | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
|---|---|
The Greatest (2009) | 55% |
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) | 55% |
The Great Gatsby (2013) | 48% |
Spaceman (2024) | 50% |
Editor's P/S:
This article highlights the contrasting critical reception between Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan's recent film, "Spaceman." Despite Sandler's history of subpar critical reviews, his films continue to perform well, suggesting that his popularity transcends critical opinion. On the other hand, Mulligan's consistently high critical acclaim has been tarnished by "Spaceman," which marks her lowest-rated live-action film since "The Great Gatsby."
The article also emphasizes Mulligan's remarkable career, characterized by versatility and award-winning performances. Despite the setback of "Spaceman," she has a strong track record of selecting quality projects. The film's poor critical reception is likely to have minimal impact on its viewership on Netflix, as many of the platform's most popular films have also received negative reviews.
