Lonely planet Landed in the top three on Netflix’s global chart just days after its release. Written and directed by Susannah Grant, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind Erin BrockovichNetflix’s new romantic drama follows a successful female novelist who, while on retreat in Morocco, meets a younger man and their acquaintanceship unexpectedly evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair. Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth lead these Lonely planet Cast alongside Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini and Rachida Brakni.
Now, just days after it was released on October 11, Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth’s new movie has landed in the top three on Netflixs global chart. Lonely planet Ranked third on Netflix’s Global Top 10 Films (English) for the week of October 7-13 with 11 million views and 17.6 million hours viewed. It ranks behind only The Predator (2018) and the new Mendez Brothers Documentary for the week.
Why you should (or shouldn’t) watch Lonely Planet
What critics and audiences are saying
Lonely planet is Netflix’s latest movie to land on their global top 10 chart despite receiving mostly negative reactions from critics and audiences, resulting in 39% Rotten Tomatoes scores From both groups, that didn’t stop audiences from streaming the movie. for critics, Lonely planet Reviews praise the film for its subtlety, decent performances and moments of charm, while others criticize it for lacking depth, chemistry and engagement, often describing it as bland or formulaic. Overall, the movie seems to struggle with balancing its romantic elements with a deeper exploration of its characters, leaving many viewers feeling unsatisfied.
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Audience reviews for Lonely planet are more of the same, with many criticizing the lack of chemistry between Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth and calling the plot boring and the dialogue cringeworthy. However, there is a small minority who appreciate the beautiful Moroccan setting and romance, finding it an easy, escapist watch. In turn, those who enjoy romantic dramas with beautiful settings and escapism should watch Lonely planet. However, viewers looking for a compelling chemistry-driven romantic drama with an engaging plot and deep exploration of its characters should steer clear.
Our take on the success of Lonely Planet on Netflix
It’s another mediocre Netflix movie
Lonely planet Landing in the top three on Netflix’s Global Top 10 despite poor reviews is just another example of how the platform’s algorithm-driven content consumption rewards visibility over quality. The streaming service has a history of seeing mediocre movies climb the charts because of its vast subscriber base and the power of visibility. As with many of their past releases, a movie doesn’t need much to be successful on Netflix, it just needs to be easy to watch and accessible to a vast global audience.
Source: Netflix