The 10 Greatest Movies That Critics Hated (And Audiences Loved)

Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) hunts for an ancient treasure. Critics found the adventure moronic, with BBC calling it stale.

National Treasure (2004)

In this comedy, Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley) inherits a struggling auto parts business. Critics weren t impressed, labeling it a cliche and stupid comedy.

Tommy Boy (1995)

Sonny (Adam Sandler) adopts a 5-year-old to prove his maturity after his girlfriend leaves him. Critics found the film flimsy and lacking in laughs.

Big Daddy (1999)

Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson) gains godlike powers, becoming Black Adam. However, critics found the film anti-entertaining and repetitive.

Black Adam (2022)

Fashion designer Melanie (Reese Witherspoon) returns home to finalize her divorce before marrying. Critics appreciated Witherspoon s charm but found the film predictable.

Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is accused of murder, but critics found the film adaptation uninspiring compared to the bestselling novel.

Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

Journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) merges with an alien symbiote, Venom, but critics found the movie poisonously dull and lacking impact.

Venom (2018)

Robin Williams stars as an adult Peter Pan in Hook, but critics found the film s retelling of the classic story to be woefully uneven and boring.

Hook (1991)

Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) is discovered for his dance talent while doing community service, but critics found the teen drama full of clichés.

Step Up (2006)

Four childhood friends reunite for a July 4th weekend, but critics found the humor in this comedy to be full of cheap jokes and crude gags.

Grown Ups (2010)