10 More Times Rotten Tomatoes and I Disagreed

***Disclaimer***

Once again, I will be ranking these movies in the following manner: The greater the divide between Rotten Tomatoes and I, the higher up on the list (referring to the critic's score, not the audience score). I will also show Rotten Tomatoes' score for each film in addition to my score (next to the film title).

I know there will be plenty of folks who disagree with me and am very curious to know what everyone thinks. So please let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

#1 - Moana, 2016 (50%)

The fact that this piece of s**t film scored higher than Arrival, released the same year, is astounding to me. I honestly can't say enough negative things about Moana.

Dwayne Johnson's Maui is incredibly annoying (I am not impressed with The Rock as an actor anyway, he is the same exact sarcastic, tough guy character in every film he stars in). The plot is shallow, unoriginal and predictable. The "Hero's Journey" narrative for Moana is exhausting—Disney really needs to retire that. The supporting animal characters are pointless and dumb. None of the jokes in the film land—big surprise there, most of them are told by Maui. And overall, the film really lacks true Disney magic. Frankly, its boring and forgettable.

#2 - Ratatouille, 2007 (65%)

I am expecting a significant amount of pushback on this one, but I have to get this off my chest. I think Ratatouille, though mildly entertaining, is one of Disney's weakest animated films.

I think the biggest issue for me is I don't really find any of the characters very likeable.

• Remy is stuck up and petty with a set of highly unrealistic goals for himself. He is a literal rat. I don't care how many times he washes his hands, rats are capable of transmitting more than 35 different diseases to humans. He should be nowhere near our food supply.

• Linguini is a lazy klutz who is happy to piggyback off everyone else's success and talent to get ahead in life. He piggybacks off his own father, his best friend Remy and his girlfriend Colette.

• Emile, Remy's brother, is a selfish doofus who ruins everything. He encourages his friends to steal food from the kitchen his brother Remy works in, he is the reason the entire rat colony is discovered trying to rob the kitchen's walk-in fridge and he is the reason Remy gets trapped in a cage and is nearly killed.

• Django, Remy's father, only sees value in his son when he is useful to his father or the rest of the rat colony.

• Even Anton Ego, though a solid Disney villain, is very cringy at times with his constant over-the-top, grandiose speeches about himself and the ruthless nature of his restaurant reviews. You are a food critic Ego, not an overlord.

If I don't really like or care about the characters in a film or TV show, I don't enjoy watching them much. After all, why should I care about the outcome if the characters are stale?

#3 - The Lord of the Rings (70% for all three)

Sorry everyone. I can understand the appeal and I know for many fellow nerds out there, this series is very near and dear to people's hearts. I won't insult the films, but I will say I think they are incredibly overrated. I often find myself bored and confused by the plot of each one, which takes away from any enjoyment I might feel while watching. I've seen all three films at least once, I don't really need to see any of them a second time. I'd prefer to watch Harry Potter or Indiana Jones as far as series go.

#4 - Ex Machina, 2014 (70%)

While interesting, this was a very grim, depressing movie to watch. It is a cautionary tale about the use of A.I. and its potential negative impact on the human race. I respect the message, but it is a little boring and left me feeling mentally and emotionally drained by its conclusion. Other films like The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) have explored similar themes in far more entertaining, impactful ways.

#5 - Backrooms, 2026 (70%)

I don't think Backrooms is a bad movie. While I didn't enjoy it and think it is overrated, I can admit there are good things about it and I applaud director and YouTuber Kane Parsons for bringing the bizarre urban legend to life.

However, when compared to other 21st century horror films like Obsession (2025), Get Out (2017), It (2017), Midsommar (2019), The Descent (2005), 28 Days Later (2002), Sinners (2025), Ready or Not (2019), Weapons (2025), Hereditary (2018), Nope (2022), or Us (2019), all of which received Rotten Tomatoes scores of 80% and up, Backrooms can't hold a candle to them, in my opinion.

I pretty much align with the audience score on this one. I was super hyped to see it, but in the end, another let down.

#6 - Mean Girls, 2004 (70%)

I have always thought this film was overrated, both before and after watching. Plus, it's just not my style. My sister convinced me to watch it years ago, and while there were parts that made me laugh, overall I found the film boring and a little painful to sit through. I hate movies centered around high school drama, so I blame myself on this one. I should have known better.

#7 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, 2009 (70%)

First and foremost, I love the entirety of the Harry Potter series, this film included. I know the sixth movie plays a pivotal role in the story and without it, there would be significant plot holes throughout Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows parts I and II.

But I also know I am not the only person out there who finds this film incredibly slow-paced and difficult to sit through, uncharacteristically so when compared to the other seven movies in the series. There is hardly any action, the normally vibrant, colorful atmosphere of the wizarding world feels muddled and gray and the main plot of the film—Dumbledore and Harry learning how to kill Voldemort—feels like a side quest.

There are so many repetitive scenes showcasing the main trio's awkwardness and pettiness in their interactions with each other, their peers and their professors I sometimes feel like I am watching a bleak high school drama/teen romance movie rather than a whimsical, exciting fantasy/action film.

#8 - The Exorcist, 1973 (65%)

The only thing this film really suffers from nowadays is old age. While some of the effects still hold up, I think many people would agree it is not as scary today as it was more than 50 years ago. However, I do have a lot of respect for this classic film and its contributions to modern horror. I remember my Pappy telling me it scared him so badly he had to leave the theater the year it was released.

#9 - Kung Fu Panda, 2008 (75%)

I know what you're thinking, but never fear. I love this movie. I just don't agree with critics that Kung Fu Panda should have received an 87% while Kung Fu Panda 2 received only an 82%. I think Kung Fu Panda 2 is a much better film.

#10 - Superman, 2025 (75%)

Another film I will admit is decent, however, I cannot in good conscience agree with the critics' score here.

Superman received exactly the same score as classics like Titanic (1997), Corpse Bride (2005), Scream (1996), A League of Their Own (1992) and Erin Brockovich (2000), all of which are far superior films, in my opinion.

I will always admit when a superhero movie is objectively good—Wonder Woman (2017), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and The Incredibles (2004) for instance are all great movies I thoroughly enjoy. Superman just didn't leave the same impact, despite his super-human strength.