With Anything But You reigning supreme atop Netflix’s top 10 movie charts for what feels like an eternity, a new contender has emerged, featuring none other than the streaming giant’s darling, Jenna Ortega.
Enter Miller’s Girl, a film that stirred up quite the storm upon its release, largely due to Ortega’s captivating performance alongside Martin Freeman of The Office and The Hobbit fame. The plot revolves around a controversial romantic entanglement between Ortega’s character, a student, and her professor.
Despite the initial buzz surrounding it, Miller’s Girl fails to deliver on its promise. Critics have panned it with a dismal 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience scores fare only slightly better at 42%. IMDb users have been equally unimpressed, granting it a paltry 5.2/10 rating.
Navigating the Controversy: Jenna Ortega’s “Miller’s Girl” on Netflix
Ortega’s post-Wednesday endeavors have been a mixed bag. While her role in Scream VI garnered praise, her performance in Finestkind went largely unnoticed, likely due to its status as a Paramount Plus original with a lackluster 30% critic score.
However, Ortega’s plate seems full with six other projects lined up, including the highly anticipated Beetlejuice sequel, where she’ll star alongside Michael Keaton. This busy schedule might pose a challenge for Netflix, which is eagerly awaiting the return of Wednesday for its second season. With the first season becoming the most-watched single season in Netflix history, surpassing even Stranger Things, the pressure is on for Ortega to deliver.
As for Miller’s Girl, it debuted at a respectable #4 on the charts, but its trajectory remains uncertain. While fans of Ortega may be tempted to give it a watch, the film’s lackluster reception suggests otherwise. With Netflix’s ambiguous rating system obscuring its true quality, viewers are encouraged to make their own judgments.
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