Ben Affleck's New Netflix Action Thriller Officially Unites Critics and Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes
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Key Points:
- Ben Affleck's film "Animals" subverts typical kidnap drama tropes by presenting a morally ambiguous protagonist and integrating social and political commentary, encouraging viewers to form their own judgments.
- The movie, which focuses on a botched kidnapping and a politician's descent into corruption, has received largely negative reviews, with its Rotten Tomatoes approval rating dropping from 42% to 36% within a day and an audience score of 41%.
- Critics and viewers are divided on the film's plot twists; some appreciate its exploration of moral ambiguity and character motivations, while others criticize its execution and character development as implausible and unengaging.
- "Animals" contrasts with Affleck's earlier directorial successes like "Gone Baby Gone" and "Argo," marking a downturn in critical reception and audience approval for his recent work.
