17 Movies That Got Really Low Ratings, But Are Actually Great
I'd like to have a word with whoever gave Sister Act 2 17%.
1. Hook
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 28%
This is easily one of the most impressive retellings of the Peter Pan story I don't care what anyone says. The special effects may not have been the best, but Robin Williams didn't deserve to be disrespected like that.
2. Final Destination
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 35%
As far as horror movies go, Final Destination has it all – the shocks, the tension, and best of all, the real-life plausibility. What more could you want?!
3. Jennifer's Body
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 44%
A hot demonically possessed girl killing her male classmates – that's an award-winning concept and I can't be convinced otherwise. Jennifer's Body deserved better.
4. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 33%
I'm really confused about the low rating on this one, seeing as the plot is almost exactly the same as its predecessor, but the stakes are majorly raised by throwing in a big city backdrop.
5. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 17%
You're probably thinking this a typo, but no – it would appear that critics hated the story of Sister Mary Clarence teaching inner-city kids to sing. If you've seen Sister Act 2, you'll know this rating is movie blasphemy.
6. Space Jam
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 43%
This a true '90s classic, and between Michael Jordan and Porky Pig shooting hoops, I don't know what's not to love. Okay, so the plot might not hold up today, but I think it deserves a little higher than 43%, for nostalgia's sake at the least.
7. Step Up
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 20%
As far as '00s dance films go, Step Up is top tier. Channing Tatum's take on the bad teen from the wrong side of town was just *chef's kiss*.
8. Spice World
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 35%
Spice World gave us mockumentary vibes waaay before it was cool, and I think I speak for all '90s kids when I say this nostalgiafest deserved better.
9. The Beach
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 20%
Yes, I know this adaptation doesn't do the novel justice, but we all know that Leo's character discovering the intricacies of paradise life isn't 20% material.
10. Rat Race
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 44%
If you've seen Rat Race, you'll know it's not a 44% kinda movie. If you haven't seen it, it's about a bunch of people racing against each other to track down a two million dollars, and it's hilarious.
11. The Craft
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 55%
A movie about a bunch of teenagers becoming WITCHES deserves way more credit than this. The Craft walked so Chilling Adventures of Sabrina could run.
12. The Rugrats Movie
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 59%
The adventures of Tommy and Chucky et al aren't exactly highbrow, but you know they had the drama factor. I challenge anyone to watch the toddlers trying to rescue baby Dil and not be at the edge of their seat.
13. The Princess Diaries
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 48%
Shocked to see such a masterpiece here, aren't you? Apparently, critics thought the story was a bit of a fairytale cliché, but I guess they were bitter about not being Genovian royalty.
14. She's the Man
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 43%
Okay, so as far as Shakespeare inspired adaptations go, She's the Man probably isn't classed as groundbreaking. But as a teen movie that taught us that girls can do anything – iconic.
15. Polar Express
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 56%
We all know how many terrible Christmas movies there are out there, so I'm shocked that this is one that critics didn't rate. The experts found the animation style surreal, but don't you think it makes you feel like you're in the North Pole?
16. Bring It On: All or Nothing
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 20%
Bring it On has FOUR sequels, but none of them hold a candle to All or Nothing. It should've gotten 100%. for Solange's appearance alone,
17. And finally, Cruel Intentions.
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 54%
It has an all-star cast, genius plot, and one of the most iconic final scenes of '90s film. Critics – what were you thinking?!