Top 10 Most Divisive Movies of 2019

The critics and audiences seem to be very divided on this film for different reasons. My reaction to Joker differs from the general consensus, as I have my own opinions and disagree with many others. I had issues with its depiction of mental illness, which I felt wasn't well fleshed out. I also think that Joker misses some points that Taxi Driver, a much superior film, handles better.

I believe critics and audiences are influenced in their liking or disliking of a movie. Critics have criticized Joker for some extremely unreasonable reasons, such as being too dark, which was intentional given the character and origin story. They also criticized it for supposedly inciting violence, which I disagree with. Early reactions to Joker were more lenient than later ones, which makes me think some critics aimed to undermine the movie.

As for the audience, some wanted to love this movie simply because critics didn't, which I find a very foolish way to judge a movie. Since this film appeals to audiences used to big blockbuster movies, there's a large division. I don't think this movie is as deep a social commentary as many audiences believe. Most viewers of this film haven't seen many movies executed better than Joker.

In the end, this movie became a hype train and a tool for some critics wanting to destroy it.

Captain Marvel, in my opinion, was a pretty good movie. It was cool to see a younger Nick Fury and a semi-origin story for Carol. Some MCU fans and critics, however, might have found the movie boring and viewed the main heroine as a generic Mary Sue. I can sort of see why but mostly disagree.

Critics pointed out that the plot was lacking and the script was disorganized. Some also believed the hero was too powerful, making the film unbalanced. People who liked it found it very watchable and thought it improved as the film progressed.

The Lion King (2019) is now the 7th highest-grossing film of all time, showing how many people were excited for it. Some thought it was a great adaptation of the classic, while others found it inferior to the original due to changes in songs and other elements. It has a 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating critics were also divided. Some believed the film was a shot-for-shot remake made only for profit.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix, or Dark Phoenix for short, is considered one of the worst X-Men franchise films according to what I've heard. Some fans and casual moviegoers enjoyed the action and storyline, but many did not, claiming it killed the X-Men franchise and did injustice to its ideas despite attempting to be complex and challenging. Others found it unmemorable. Some fans thought it was an okay film that didn't deserve all the hate but wasn't among the best in the series.

King of the Monsters was highly anticipated, especially with the beloved trailers. However, it has a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning many critics didn't like it. Some people criticized the plot and comedy and claimed the thrill slowly faded. Others loved the visuals and action. Many might have found the movie disappointing considering how great the trailers looked, while Godzilla fans probably loved it.

Another live-action Disney remake on this list - what a surprise. I rank this below The Lion King since TLK was more divisive. However, many people were divided on Aladdin too. Some criticized the casting of Will Smith as Genie, believing he didn't fit the role well. In my opinion, he was alright.

The fact that it's a live-action remake makes it divisive even before its release. Like other live-action Disney remakes, many people found this film to be a cash grab with no reason to exist. Those who liked it found it interesting to see a live version of an originally animated story.

I'm pretty sure most people didn't like this film, but some found it somewhat enjoyable. It was kind of like the Batman vs. Superman of superhero movie division for the year, except a lot less popular. The choice of David Harbour to play Hellboy was great since he's a good actor, but the rest of the film felt rushed and poorly entertaining according to some. Those who liked it appreciated the effort to make the film and thought the acting was decent.

This movie isn't that divisive, which is why I put it at #10. Most people consider it a fun and entertaining sequel that lives up to the original. However, some believe it doesn't match the original and needs work in terms of storyline and comedy. Those who liked it also see it as a great family movie for all ages and an overall fun ride.

From what I've seen, some people adore this movie, like the rest of the franchise, because of how conclusive and developed Woody has become. At the same time, some people hate it for exactly that reason, thinking Woody was "out of character," which I think is illogical.

This should be here. Reviews are mixed.

Peter Parker only cared about getting a girlfriend instead of being an actual hero in this movie. He gave away a dead billionaire's glasses to a guy he knew for less than a day. Peter was not smart at all. Whatever happened to your dead uncle's words, "With great power comes great responsibility," Pete?

After I saw Midsommar, I said to myself that Midsommar is as diverse as Hereditary. I'm not surprised.