# 10 Movies Critics Hated, But Audiences Loved > Critics and audiences clash over 10 films with stark Rotten Tomatoes divides. - Title: 10 Movies Critics Hated, But Audiences Loved · ScreenRant - Summary: Critics and audiences clash over 10 films with stark Rotten Tomatoes divides. Ten movies that critics panned but audiences loved, including The Super Mario… - Keywords: rotten tomatoes, audiences, critics, movies, super mario bros movie, five nights at freddy's, venom, harlem nights, super troopers, where the crawdads sing, boondock saints, entertainment - Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/10-movies-critics-hated-but-audiences-loved - Author: August Barham - Published: 2026-10-19T19:55:17+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: rotten tomatoes, audiences, critics, movies, super mario bros movie, five nights at freddy's, venom, harlem nights, super troopers, where the crawdads sing, boondock saints, entertainment ## Why critics and audiences see movies differently Professional reviewers examine film artistry while audiences judge entertainment value. > Critics examine a film closely to identify flaws in its fabric. Meanwhile, moviegoers let a film wash over them and react based on the feeling they have leaving the theater. ## But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences scored 75%. > I would have preferred to know more in documentary terms about the actual reality of these terrible camps, rather than sit through this heavy-handed and oddly lenient comedy. ## The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) Critics gave it 58% while audiences scored 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. > A checklist of fan expectations. ## Uncharted (2022) Critics rated it 41% while audiences gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. > Fun joyride and global treasure hunt with an engaging cast. Critics are overthinking this one. ## Venom (2018) Critics gave it 31% while audiences scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. > An occasionally entertaining misfire that only scratches the surface of what a Venom movie could truly be. ## Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) Critics rated it 33% while audiences gave it 85% on Rotten Tom.atoes. > Unfortunately, this adaptation of the popular 2014 video game fails at delivering scares or cheeky laughs, resulting in a tedious experience that relies heavily on horror’s most cliched trope s. ## Harlem Nights (1989) Critics gave it 28% while audiences scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. > Harlem Nights, it's worth remembering, is a comedy, though as the body count piles up and entire reels go by without a joke in sight, it's also easy to forget. ## Super Troopers (2001) Critics rated it 37% while audiences gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. > There's nothing super about Super Troopers except for those deep into the low end of the frat-house mentality that equates smart-alecky with hilarity. ## Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Critics gave it 17% while audiences scored 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. > A laughably cheesy, empty-headed follow-up that makes the mediocre prior film shine in comparison. ## Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) Critics rated it 34% while audiences gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. > Daisy Edgar-Jones’ central performance is among the film’s greatest strengths. ## The Boondock Saints (1999) Critics gave it 26% while audiences scored 91% on Rotten Tomatoes. > A macho bloodbath with a lot of juvenile humor and fake Catholic mysticism... ## Why audiences love these films Viewers enjoy the films for their fun, nostalgia, and strong performances despite critical flaws. > They consider Venom a fun ride despite narrative bumps. ## The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel The film earned a 2026 sequel due to strong audience reception. > We’re really focused on making these films on the fan base and the audience that we knew were going to want to come out and see it. ## Five Nights at Freddy's sequel The franchise earned a 2025 sequel and upcoming third installment due to audience love. > We’re really focused on making these films on the fan base and the audience that we knew were going to want to come out and see it. ## What happens next More films with critical and audience divides will follow as audiences continue to outperform critics. ## Key takeaway Ten movies that critics panned but audiences loved, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy's.