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50 movies that critics really hate but normal people love

Published by Business Insider on Thu, 27 Apr 2017


We need critics to tell us which movies to watch and which to avoid. But their tastes don't necessarily match what audiences actually want.Critically derided movies turn into cult classics despite ' or maybe because ' they're poorly made. Everyone has different tastes when it comes to comedy, so films like"The Replacements" and "Soul Plane" still have their fans. And no matter how much critics despise them, exploitative low-budget horror films have always found an audience.Metacriticprovided INSIDERwith data about which movies since the year 2000 have most divided critics and regular viewers, looking at titles with high user scores but very low critic averages.Check out Metacritic's50 movies that people love but critics hate, ranked from least divergent critic and user scores to most divergent:John Lynch contributed to a previous version of this article.50. "Soul Plane" (2004)Critic score: 33/100User score:8.6/10Plot summary: After a humiliating and horrific experience on a commercial flight, Nashawn Wade (Kevin Hart) sues and is awarded a $100 million settlement. Determined to make good with his newfound wealth he decides to create the airline of his dreams.What critics said:"An hour and a half of real airplane turbulence is better than sitting through the bad, offensive material that makes up 'Soul Plane.'"The Washington Post49. "Self/less" (2015)Critic score: 34/100User score:8.8/10Plot summary: An extremely wealthy man (Ben Kingsley) dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man (Ryan Reynolds). But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the bodys origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause.What critics said:"'Self/less' is a celluloid smoothie blended from dozens of familiar elements, but its neither tasty nor nutritious."New York Post48. "Sweet November" (2001)Critic score: 27/100User score:8.1/10Plot summary: Nelson (Keanu Reeves) and Sara (Charlize Theron) have nothing in common except an hour spent in DMV hell. Intrigued by each other, but not quite ready to commit, they settle on a rather unconventional courtship: a one-month trial, after which they'll go their separate ways.What critics said:"Passes off pathological behavior as romantic bliss. It's about two sick and twisted people playing mind games and calling it love."Chicago Sun-TimesSee the rest of the story at Business Insider
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