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These 19 "Bad" Movies Are Hated By Critics But Loved By Everyone Else — I'm Curious Who You Agree With
Sometimes critics just hate fun, but that doesn't have to be you. Take the quiz here.
These 17 Popular Movies Are Famously "Hated," And These 19 Bad Movies Are Secretly "Loved" — But I Want To Know Your Thoughts
It'll surprise you to see how polarizing some of these movies are, but you can settle the debate once and for all. Take the quiz here.
People Are Naming The Most Beloved Movies Of All Time, And I'm Nodding Along To Every Single One
X user @CoreyAtad once said, "someone should make a movie everyone likes," and the internet responded with their picks. Do you agree with them? Take the quiz here.
These 36 Movies Have A 99% Rotten Tomato Score — How Many Have You Seen?
Finally, here are a bunch of movies that critics think are basically perfect, but have you seen them? If nothing else, they'll make a good addition to your watchlist. Take the quiz here.
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