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Despite a persistent global pandemic, Netflix continues to produce many films. There’s something for everyone with entries in practically every genre – comedy, drama, horror, musical, and sci-fi, to name a few. However, certain films are not suitable for all audiences. What is the reason for this? For the simple reason that they aren’t very good.

With ambitious projects like The Harder They Fall, tick, click Boom!, and The Power of the Dog, Netflix hit some great high notes, but several films completely missed their mark. Whether it’s because of a convoluted plot, unrealistic dialogue, or weird plot devices, these films fall short of what Netflix is capable of. We understand that you don’t have time to see them all with hundreds of titles to pick from on the platform. That’s why we’ve chosen to make the choice procedure a little more straightforward for you. These are films that we advise you to avoid unless you’re seeking a movie to hate-watch with your pals. In that scenario, keep your eyes peeled.

Everyone has distinct movie preferences. The following films were well-received by audiences, and several of them notched up amazing viewing figures upon their initial release. However, when we analyzed these films with a critical eye, we discovered that they have several faults, even if they did manage to gain some public attention.

Outside the Barbed Wire

Watch The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+ if you want to witness Anthony Mackie thrive in a military drama. Outside The Wire on Netflix is a forgettable science fiction action thriller in which he plays android police. Captain Leo (Mackie) must work with drone pilot Lt. Thomas Harp (Damson Idris) to avert a global disaster. Outside The Wire isn’t even close to being the worst film on my list; its main flaw is that it doesn’t offer anything particularly memorable or challenging. While it may be adequate for sci-fi fans, it lacks the major swings required to leave a lasting impact.

Yes, Today is the Day

The notion of Yes Day is simple: it’s a kind of wish fulfillment for kids and a nightmare for parents. Two parents (Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez) agree to offer their three children a “Yes Day” in which they give in to their children’s most irrational demands for the entire Day. Dressing up in their youngest daughter’s outlandish clothing, driving through the car wash with the windows down, and heading to Six Flags are just a few examples. Yes, Day’s setup could have been more elaborate, as the end outcome — an out-of-control house party and an unintentional foam bomb — feels underwhelming. Garner provides the same high-quality performance we’ve come to expect from Hollywood’s resident mom. However, Yes Day isn’t quite as entertaining as it could be.

Things I’ve Heard and Seen

New York City residents have long fantasized about packing their belongings and moving to rural, idyllic upstate New York, but this film implies a horrible idea. Things Heard & Seen stars Amanda Seyfried as Catherine Claire, a Manhattan-based art restorer who travels to the Hudson Valley to teach art history with her husband. Things start to turn strange as they move into their rustic farmhouse with their daughter Franny. The house is haunted, but Catherine’s greatest fear comes when she discovers her husband isn’t who he claims to be. Unfortunately, the creepy atmosphere never connects with the unsettling source material, Elizabeth Brundage’s novel All Things Cease To Appear. Instead, we’re left with a hollow shell — a ghost of a film that aspires to be terrifying but ultimately falls flat.