Cameron Diaz’s highly anticipated return to acting in Netflix’s Back in Action isn’t off to a stellar start. The movie, her first in a decade, debuted on January 17 with a disappointing 26% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 23 reviews. Audience ratings are still pending, with fewer than 50 submitted so far.
While critics praise Diaz’s signature charm and her chemistry with co-star Jamie Foxx, the film itself is being panned. Casey’s Movie Mania notes that Diaz and Foxx’s dynamic is enjoyable but not enough to elevate Back in Action above other forgettable Netflix action comedies. The Wrap calls it "not interesting or ambitious enough to be bad," and The Daily Beast describes it as devoid of originality or excitement.
There are some bright spots. CBR calls the film "fun and worth it," emphasizing its family-friendly humor and sentimentality, making it a solid casual watch. However, even these positive takes suggest it’s not a film audiences are likely to revisit.
Back in Action extends an unfortunate trend for Diaz. The last film she starred in that earned a positive critics’ score was 2005’s In Her Shoes, which boasts 74% on Rotten Tomatoes. While audience reactions to Diaz’s films, like The Holiday (80% audience score), have been more favorable, critics have consistently rated her movies poorly for nearly two decades.
Despite the lukewarm reception, Diaz’s fans may still enjoy seeing her back on screen. Back in Action is now streaming on Netflix.
Source: https://www.cbr.com/cameron-diaz-back-in-action-rotten-tomatoes-score/
While critics praise Diaz’s signature charm and her chemistry with co-star Jamie Foxx, the film itself is being panned. Casey’s Movie Mania notes that Diaz and Foxx’s dynamic is enjoyable but not enough to elevate Back in Action above other forgettable Netflix action comedies. The Wrap calls it "not interesting or ambitious enough to be bad," and The Daily Beast describes it as devoid of originality or excitement.
There are some bright spots. CBR calls the film "fun and worth it," emphasizing its family-friendly humor and sentimentality, making it a solid casual watch. However, even these positive takes suggest it’s not a film audiences are likely to revisit.
Back in Action extends an unfortunate trend for Diaz. The last film she starred in that earned a positive critics’ score was 2005’s In Her Shoes, which boasts 74% on Rotten Tomatoes. While audience reactions to Diaz’s films, like The Holiday (80% audience score), have been more favorable, critics have consistently rated her movies poorly for nearly two decades.
Despite the lukewarm reception, Diaz’s fans may still enjoy seeing her back on screen. Back in Action is now streaming on Netflix.
Source: https://www.cbr.com/cameron-diaz-back-in-action-rotten-tomatoes-score/
