8 Rotten Action Movies That Became Classics Anyway

Rotten Tomatoes scores don't define a film's worth, as evidenced by action flicks like Rambo with low ratings that still achieve classic status. Audience investment in a film's universe can outweigh poor reviews, as seen in the success of action franchises despite negative feedback. Enjoying the "bad" parts of action films can be part of the fun, with humor and campy elements sometimes drawing audiences in for a memorable experience.
The Rotten Tomatoes score of a movie is not a surefire way to determine if it's good or not. However, many people are quick to judge a film by its rating. This is true for action movies, which are usually harshly judged by critics for their use of tropes and gimmicks. Despite this, even a negative score on the popular reviewing website can't stop certain films from achieving classic status. As time goes on, critics and audiences might both change their original opinions,...
The Rotten Tomatoes score of a movie is not a surefire way to determine if it's good or not. However, many people are quick to judge a film by its rating. This is true for action movies, which are usually harshly judged by critics for their use of tropes and gimmicks. Despite this, even a negative score on the popular reviewing website can't stop certain films from achieving classic status. As time goes on, critics and audiences might both change their original opinions,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Mary Kassel
- ScreenRant
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