It seems like Netflix does not give a damn about critical reception when it comes to delivering original films. The streaming giant has earned a name for bestowing critically-acclaimed shows to its viewers. But when it comes to original films, the platform fails miserably. Yet, for some reason, viewers like watching Netflix’s original movies, despite their horrible critical reception. The Out-Laws, starring Pierce Brosnan and Adam DeVine, has become the latest example of this scenario.
The Out-Laws is currently reigning on Netflix’s Global Top 10 charts of the most-watched films and TV shows with over 28.6 million views. Another critical failure, Adam Driver’s 65, is in the second spot with over 6.8 million views. Believe it or not, the film is nearly five times as popular as Chris Hemsworth’s Extraction 2 (5.2 million views) right now.
The Out-Laws has a horrible critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, 21% (based on 62 reviews). On Metacritic, the flick has scored 36 out of 100 (based on 17 reviews).
This is not the first time a horrible Netflix original film has topped the streaming platform’s viewership charts. Remember Interceptor (2022)? Yup, we are talking about that absolute joke of an action thriller film with Elsa Pataky in the leading role. Despite being declared one of the worst Netflix offerings, the film stayed at the top of the streaming charts for several weeks.
The Out-Laws revolves around a bank manager during his wedding week when his bank gets robbed by a group of criminals. Strangely enough, he suspects those criminals could be his future in-laws. It stars Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan, Nina Dobrev, and Ellen Barkin. You can stream the film on Netflix (at your own risk). Stay tuned for more updates.