Movies are a great form of escape, none more so than action movies.

From superhero flicks likeVenomto heist classics likeNational Treasure, the critical reception of action movies aren’t always great.

With its lowTomatometerscore, it’s clear that critics weren’t entirely pleased withthis heist action-comedy.

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It was even announced thattwo sequels are currently in developmentbecause of its popularity.

As an addition to theSonySpider-Manuniverse, fans were very excited.

Critics not so much as seen by the very lowTomatometerscore.

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Together, the women attempt to save the world while evading the watchful eye of a mysterious looming presence.

Unfortunately,The 355suffered with its dump month slot and ran on the coattails of the COVID-19 Omicron outbreak.

Luckily, with its release on streaming services, fans gave the film new life.

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As the prequel toMatthew Vaughn’sKingsmanfilm series,the critical response was not so great.

But like so many of Vaughn’s movies,fans enjoyed his quick-paced gentlemanly action.

Unbeknownst to them, Brian is an undercover LAPD officer sent to investigate the crimes.

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Fans, on the other hand, really enjoyed it.

Desperate to clear his name and find out the truth, Mike turns to unexpected allies for help.

Luckily, the fans did not agree in the slightest.

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Its huge commercial success has now sincegreen-lit several sequels, with the fourth currently in development.

Even thoughcritics scored this action-adventure quite low, it didn’t hinder its commercial success.

Fans seemed to enjoy the heist film given that itgrossed over $347 millionon a $100 million budget.

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This allowedNational Treasureto expand its universe with a sequel picture and a recentDisney+series.

With such a lowTomatometerscore, it was obvious that critics didn’t receive this film positively.

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