New Netflix sci-fi is creeping up the charts, but it's really dividing critics and viewers
Mar. 4, 2024Adam Sandler’s Spaceman is proving a big hit among subscribers
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New Netflix sci-fiSpacemanis creeping up the streamer’s chart, despite the movie getting mixed reviews from critics.
At time of writing, theAdam Sandler-led flick has a pretty disappointing 51% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with some describing it as “slow”, “self-seriously somber”, and “on the wrong side of the line between cerebral and silly”. Yet that doesn’t seem to be putting off subscribers, who have tuned in in their droves over the weekend, off, resulting in the title bagging the #2 slot on Netflix’s worldwide Top 10. (Code 8 Part II is currently #1).
“Really enjoyed #Spaceman on Netflix. Never been interested in Adam Sandler’s dumb comedy movies but he’s surprisingly good here in a serious role,“wrote one enthusiastic viewer on Twitter. “A strange, poignant and imaginative film that went in very unexpected directions.”
Check out a few more positive reactions below…
Spaceman is streaming on Netflix now. For more, find out whySandler found the shoot so “tough"or howDano got into the mindset of a giant alien spider. Or, check out our picks of thebest sci-fi moviesof all time for some further viewing inspiration.
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