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The Worst Movie Of 2025 Becomes A Global Streaming Sensation
Despite poor reviews and low ratings, Ice Cube's film has unexpectedly captured the attention of viewers and become a streaming sensation.
War of the Worlds has received a dubious label: the worst film of 2025. The film ranks a disappointing 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and has been harshly criticized. This may have sparked morbid curiosity, as the film is now a huge hit on Prime.
The film is the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel. It stars rapper Ice Cube as Will Radford, a leading cyber security analyst. Trouble begins when an unknown entity launches an attack that shakes the nation. Radford starts to suspect that the government is withholding information not just from him, but from the entire nation.
In addition to Ice Cube's leading role, there are also parts for Eva Longoria, Devon Bostick, and Clark Cregg. Many critics, however, are harsh towards the lead performance and the uneven execution. They also criticize the excessive product placement, which detracts from the story, although it can sometimes be unintentionally hilarious.
However, the negative reviews seem to have piqued viewers' curiosity. War of the Worlds ranks in the top 3 of the most-watched films on Prime worldwide just a week after its release. The label of the worst film of the year seems to have led audiences to engage in "hate-watching."
The poor reception may also be linked to the ambitious words of the creators. Co-creator Patrick Aiello stated: "For the first time, a studio-sized sci-fi epic has been made in a format that places the audience in the action, seen through the lenses of phones, computers, and tablets."
The creators thought that if aliens were to invade Earth, we would likely experience it through our phones. However, this approach has not worked out very well.
The film is the latest adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel. It stars rapper Ice Cube as Will Radford, a leading cyber security analyst. Trouble begins when an unknown entity launches an attack that shakes the nation. Radford starts to suspect that the government is withholding information not just from him, but from the entire nation.
Big Streaming Hit
In addition to Ice Cube's leading role, there are also parts for Eva Longoria, Devon Bostick, and Clark Cregg. Many critics, however, are harsh towards the lead performance and the uneven execution. They also criticize the excessive product placement, which detracts from the story, although it can sometimes be unintentionally hilarious.
However, the negative reviews seem to have piqued viewers' curiosity. War of the Worlds ranks in the top 3 of the most-watched films on Prime worldwide just a week after its release. The label of the worst film of the year seems to have led audiences to engage in "hate-watching."
So Bad?
The poor reception may also be linked to the ambitious words of the creators. Co-creator Patrick Aiello stated: "For the first time, a studio-sized sci-fi epic has been made in a format that places the audience in the action, seen through the lenses of phones, computers, and tablets."
The creators thought that if aliens were to invade Earth, we would likely experience it through our phones. However, this approach has not worked out very well.
