Crash (2004)
Crash may have won Best Picture, but several people found its message about race painfully heavy-handed. One viewer criticized its improbable character arcs and simplistic storytelling, arguing that its prestigious cast couldn’t disguise the problems.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Tom Hanks earned praise for playing Fred Rogers, but one viewer felt his interpretation missed what made the real man distinctive. They found the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? a much more convincing portrait of Rogers.
Frozen (2013)
The Disney phenomenon has plenty of devoted fans, but one viewer couldn’t understand the acclaim. Their complaints came down to a messy story, boring characters, and a particular dislike for the trolls.
The Shape of Water (2017)
Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning fantasy romance left one person completely unconvinced by its central relationship. What many critics saw as an unusual love story struck this viewer as the point where an interesting premise went off the rails.
American Hustle (2013)
Sometimes there isn’t an elaborate critical argument behind disliking an acclaimed movie. For one viewer, American Hustle’s biggest offense was much simpler: despite all the awards attention, they found it incredibly boring.
A Star Is Born (2018)
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s romance didn’t live up to the hype for one viewer who found its story surprisingly low on conflict. As the ending became increasingly predictable, their interest disappeared along with any suspense.
