29 Movies That Critics Absolutely Hated But People Swear Are Actually Amazing

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We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which films with low Rotten Tomatoes scores are so much better than their ratings may lead you to believe. The responses were unique, the defenses were passionate, and the call-to-actions remain urgent. So here are 29 films that need a reappraisal ASAP:

1.Sucker Punch (2011)

Three characters, including Babydoll, from the film "Sucker Punch" engaging in an action scene, with Babydoll in the center foreground

2.Just Go With It (2011)

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in a casual restaurant scene, sitting at a table with drinks and food, having a conversation

3.Amsterdam (2022)

Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington in vintage attire, walking through an Art Deco-inspired hallway, looking ahead with serious expressions

4.Femme Fatale (2002)

Rebecca Romijn and Antonio Banderas are closely posing, looking directly at the camera. Romijn has curly hair and glossy lips; Banderas has a serious expression

5.Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Milo Thatch, wearing a brown tank top and glasses, shows a book to Kida, who has white hair and is wearing a blue bandeau top and jewelry, in a lush jungle setting

6.Couples Retreat (2009)

Group shot of people, including Jason Bateman, Kristen Bell, and Vince Vaughn, standing together on a tropical vacation, enjoying coconut drinks and leis

7.The Haunted Mansion (2003)

Eddie Murphy in a scene from "The Haunted Mansion," holding a lit torch with an expression of surprise

8.Grease 2 (1982)

Michelle Pfeiffer, in a black top and pink satin jacket with "Stephanie" on it, smiles with her hands on her hips

9.Cabin Boy (1994)

Person in period costume suit and curly wig, holding a hat and leaning forward with a playful expression. Looks like a classroom setting

10.Sahara (2005)

A shirtless man stands on a beach with his hands raised in a fighting stance, wearing a beaded necklace and watch

11.Catwoman (2004)

Halle Berry in a Catwoman suit with clawed gloves, mask, and ears, crawling on a ledge in a dramatic scene

12.Venom (2018)

Venom, an alien symbiote with a large mouth full of sharp teeth and a long tongue, faces an unseen character. His expression appears threatening

Rotten Tomatoes score: 30%

"He deserved better than 30."

—cobrakaier30

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13.Masterminds (2016)

Kristen Wiig and Zach Galifianakis are in uniform, wearing safety glasses and earmuffs, at a shooting range. Kristen is smiling and gesturing, while Zach looks at her

14.The Lovely Bones (2010)

A person wearing glasses and a dark coat in a dimly lit room. They have a serious expression and are slightly looking to the side

15.The Wedding Planner (2001)

Jennifer Lopez in a sleeveless dress and Matthew McConaughey in a sweater and glasses pose against a floral backdrop, her head resting on her hand

16.John Carter (2012)

A person with long hair and muscular physique is wearing warrior-like attire, holding a sword, and standing in a desert setting

17.The New Mutants (2020)

Maisie Williams, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, Charlie Heaton, and Anya Taylor-Joy stand outside an old brick building, dressed in casual and edgy outfits

18.Mortdecai (2015)

Paul Bettany, Johnny Depp, and Gwyneth Paltrow dressed formally, Depp in a green velvet suit, Bettany in a leather jacket, and Paltrow in a strapless gown

Rotten Tomatoes score: 12%

"Mortdecai is a genius movie, and it's sitting at 12%."

—Anonymous

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19.Club Paradise (1986)

A scene from a movie featuring actors wearing casual clothes. The woman has a light-colored tank top and the man wears a patterned shirt, looking at her. Names unknown

20.Van Helsing (2004)

A person holding a crossbow and aiming, wearing dark and rugged medieval-style clothing with long hair, in a tense action scene

Rotten Tomatoes score: 24%

"Critics didn't like it, and it didn't do well enough in theaters for the planned franchise, but it's awesome. Great action, fantastic effects, and simply a very fun movie!"

—Anonymous

Universal / courtesy Everett Collection

21.The Great Gatsby (2013)

Leonardo DiCaprio in a tuxedo with a bow tie, smiling against a festive background with fireworks

22.Hoodwinked! (2005)

Red Riding Hood character riding a bike, carrying a basket and books, in a forest setting

Rotten Tomatoes score: 46%

"It was such a classic in my house growing up, and my siblings and I still quote it regularly to each other. I was shocked when I heard a lot of people didn't like it."

—Anonymous

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23.P.S. I Love You (2007)

Hilary Swank wearing a stylish black hat and coat, holds papers while Gerard Butler, in a leather jacket, looks on. They are outdoors with a blurred background

Rotten Tomatoes score: 25%

"You will never convince me that it is not one of the greatest love stories of all time, even if it only scored 25% on Rotten Tomatoes."

—Anonymous

Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection

24.Bewitched (2005)

Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell sit on a porch. Nicole is dressed in a light jacket and pink top, while Will wears a brown jacket over a blue shirt

25.Glitter (2001)

Mariah Carey smiles and talks with fans in a lively nightclub setting, wearing a headscarf and casual attire. Several people surround her, engaged in conversation

26.Battleship (2012)

Rihanna in a naval uniform operates a large ship-mounted machine gun with an intense expression amidst a rainy backdrop

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34%

"It's really better than most people think. Give it a chance; you may be surprised. If it's on broadcast TV, chances are I'm watching it. It's a good escapist movie."

— Anonymous

Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

27.Jupiter Ascending (2015)

Channing Tatum is seated in a room, wearing a sleeveless, textured top, displaying a tattoo on his right arm. He appears to be in mid-conversation or thought

28.The Postman (1997)

Kevin Costner holds a rifle, while Olivia Williams stands beside him, looking in the same direction, in an outdoor setting

29.Finally, A Cinderella Story (2004)

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing small red novelty glasses, holds a decorative cup with a straw

Rotten Tomatoes score: 11%

"Jennifer Coolidge did NOT give us the camp performance of a lifetime in A Cinderella Story for it to get a measly 11% on Rotten Tomatoes. We need JUSTICE."

—Anonymous

Warner Brothers / courtesy Everett Collection

Responses were edited for spelling, length, clarity, and grammar.

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