From "The Little Mermaid" To "Chicken Run" – 17 Movies That Audiences And Critics Couldn't Agree On

Critics Score: 63%

Audience Score: 90%

It seems like the primary criticism of Blood Diamond was that it was a bit directionless and formulaic, while it was praised for its acting and production value. Audiences, however, found it exciting, and heartbreaking and TBH, I'm with them. I remember being captivated right from the beginning, and it's certainly a film I'd watch again!

Critics score: 68%

Audience score: 88%

Somehow the audience scored this higher than the first movie?! Some films require sequels. I agree that some films require sequels and some sequels can make movie franchises even better, but this one... Not so much. I loved the first film, but realistically this is just some more zombies and some more alive people, with not much else going on. I thought the critics were being very kind. 

Critics score: 49%

Audience score: 72%

I feel like both sides were too stingy here, it's actually a little gem. It's one of those movies that I'll just throw on if I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself. With a stacked cast and a simple but smart script, We're The Millers is silly yet hilarious. Sorry critics, you're clearly taking yourself too seriously here. 

Critics Score: 93%

Audience Score: 70%

This bizarre comedy was lauded for its social commentary along with its ambitious commitment to the absurd. Perhaps some of these elements were lost on the audience, who were seemingly split by the comedic style. I've gotta say I'm with the critics here – the uniqueness was refreshing and I found the themes came through really well, which isn't always the case with comedy. 

Critics score: 50%

Audience score: 89%

I always assumed that Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was a chaotic but well-liked film, although that's probably just because of its cult status among some film fans. It definitely doesn't fit into the 'easy watch' category, but I wouldn't say it's that bad. At the same time, 89% feels way too high for a film that is both interesting and sort of boring at the same time...? I'm somewhere in the middle here. 

Critic score: 97%

Audience score: 65%

I'm assuming that the 35% of audience members that voted this incredible film negatively only did so because it made them feel guilty about eating chicken. Chicken Run is stop-motion's answer to The Great Escape, and they couldn't have done a better job. Another point to the critics from me!

Critics Score: 73%

Audience Score: 90%

While a lot of critics enjoyed the dystopian political story, some found it "clunky" and failed to get any enjoyment from it – I'm not sure how though. I, like much of the audience, was gripped by Natalie Portman's performance, and found the whole film a highly enjoyable watch. Another point for the audience!!

Critics score: 67%

Audience score: 94%

TBF, the critics usually aren't too kind to live-action Disney remakes, so 67% isn't too bad, considering. Even so, many film experts weren't drawn in by the project and found it to be too "safe" and to be more like an "imitation." The audience, however, fell in love with Halle Bailey and found the other additions to the story to be very welcome. While I agree that it was one of the better live-action remakes, and did love Halle's performance, the live-action, reboot, sequel merry-go-round is beginning to irk me. 

Critics score: 93%

Audience score: 59%

While Us doesn't cut quite as deep as Get Out, it is most definitely still a great (but creepy) film. I was a bit disappointed after the first watch, but this for sure fits into the 'better the second time' category. The fighting-dance scene to that string version of "I Got 5 On It" is a work of art, and the ending still gives me goosebumps. 

Critics Score: 57%

Audience Score: 84%

Okay, this is a fairly predictable split in opinion here. The critics have to review the movie, the 10th film in a long-running and opinion-splitting franchise, so if they're not a fan of the action-packed formula, they won't review it favourably. However, any audience member seeing Fast X will most likely be a big fan of the franchise, and it seems like the writers gave them exactly what they were after (more of the same). 

Critics score: 86%

Audience score: 44%

Hail, Caesar! is clearly a divisive film, but I don't know why. Maybe people had a problem with the lengthy dance numbers, but I found the whole movie a busy bundle of joy! I don't know if viewers were expecting a Fargo or a No Country for Old Men-type thriller, but it was about time the Coen brothers had some fun, which this film most certainly is! 

Critics score: 30%

Audience score: 81%

I was shocked when I saw how low the critics scored this and personally, I'm with the audience all the way. While I didn't love Venom, I found it quite a fun take on a superhero film, and Tom Hardy never disappoints. The plot was fairly simple and Riot wasn't the most amazing baddie, but come on guys, this isn't The Godfather we're talking about, 30% is a bit dramatic... 

Critics score: 92%

Audience score: 64%

The above gif was my reaction when I saw that one of my favourite films as a kid (and to this day) scored a mere 64% with the audience. Okaaay, it may essentially be a movie about a washed-up musician who illegally manipulates a school class into competing in a rock competition... But it's one of the most joyful, funny, and quotable films out there. Thankfully the critics have my back. 

Critics score: 91%

Audience score: 42%

Visually, this film could be considered a success, but that's about as good as it gets. There are way too many plot holes and there seems to be a strange rejection of all the character development that had been done by the previous trilogy (they also pretty much trashed Luke's character). Also, who TF thought a flying-Leia, a massive CGI dog, and a space-casino were good ideas?! Siding with the audience here I am. 

Critics Score: 61%

Audience Score: 89%

The critics were pretty resounding in their review of Zack Snyder's 2007 epic. They all pretty much agree that it's a one-dimensional, rather inaccurate movie with a heavy emphasis on shredded bods and over-the-top violence. Perhaps the difference here is that over-the-top violence and some hunky soldiers are what the people want? It's no Gladiator, but I remember the movie as a fun action-filled watch!

Critics score: 83%

Audience score: 51%

I think 51% is being a bit harsh, but realistically, living up to Gene Wilder was always going to be too much to ask. I'm also not sure how the critics gave it 83%... All I can really remember about this film is it changing my opinions on squirrels, which says a lot, right? I think Tim Burton's style worked fairly well with Roald Dahl's world of pure imagination, but nothing really stuck with me which is weird, because I've always loved chocolate. 

Critics Score: 88%

Audience Score: 50%

Without a doubt the best film based on a 14th-century poem I've ever seen... (shoutout to O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and The Nightmare Before Christmas for other notable poem-inspired films). Seriously though, I sort of get the disparity on this one. From the outside, it seems more classically 'questy' and magical, but it's actually a wonderfully weird and beautifully shot journey, and who better to take you on that journey than Dev Patel?