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Why This Film Is Netflix's 'Biggest Flop': Already Criticized Before Release
'The Ridiculous 6' faced criticism even before it was released, highlighting the challenges Netflix faced during its early attempts at original films.
Netflix releases numerous films and series each year, but not every project is a hit. The streaming giant often faces criticism for spending hundreds of millions of dollars on blockbusters that lack substance. However, their biggest flop came out ten years ago.
In 2015, Netflix attempted something new by producing original films. The platform hoped to have a hit on its hands with The Ridiculous 6, a Western comedy starring Adam Sandler.
The streaming service aimed to create a franchise, but what followed was a fiasco Netflix would rather forget quickly. Even before the film's release, it faced backlash for alleged racism and offensive stereotypes.
Several Native American actors even left the set in protest over jokes they found disrespectful. While Sandler and Netflix claimed it was all satire, many viewers didn’t accept that as an excuse. The film was ruthlessly panned.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film achieved an embarrassing 0 percent, making The Ridiculous 6 the lowest-rated film in Netflix history. It also scored a miserable 4.9 on IMDb.
The film, intended as a parody of classic Westerns, had a huge budget but lacked finesse. The humor was described as 'flat', 'dated', and 'insufferable'. For Netflix, The Ridiculous 6 was a harsh lesson, demonstrating that a famous name and a large budget do not guarantee success, yet it seems Netflix has not learned from this mistake.
In 2015, Netflix attempted something new by producing original films. The platform hoped to have a hit on its hands with The Ridiculous 6, a Western comedy starring Adam Sandler.
Goal And Result
The streaming service aimed to create a franchise, but what followed was a fiasco Netflix would rather forget quickly. Even before the film's release, it faced backlash for alleged racism and offensive stereotypes.
Several Native American actors even left the set in protest over jokes they found disrespectful. While Sandler and Netflix claimed it was all satire, many viewers didn’t accept that as an excuse. The film was ruthlessly panned.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film achieved an embarrassing 0 percent, making The Ridiculous 6 the lowest-rated film in Netflix history. It also scored a miserable 4.9 on IMDb.
The film, intended as a parody of classic Westerns, had a huge budget but lacked finesse. The humor was described as 'flat', 'dated', and 'insufferable'. For Netflix, The Ridiculous 6 was a harsh lesson, demonstrating that a famous name and a large budget do not guarantee success, yet it seems Netflix has not learned from this mistake.
