It's one of the worst movies of 2024, but it's surpassed Dune and is already #1 on Netflix

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There are times when Netflix gives us results that we couldn't foresee until we see them. This past weekend, 'Dune', the film directed by Denis Villeneuve, was released on the platform, which made us expect it to occupy the first position in the most watched films. However, there was one film that managed to make a splash. It is 'Uglies'a film based on the novel of the same name by Scott Westerfeld, which in less than 24 hours reached first place in Netflix's top in countries like France.

The curious thing about this phenomenon is that 'Uglies' has been widely criticized by specialized critics. Currently, has a rating of 16% in Rotten Tomatoesa reference site for film reviews. However, this reception has not prevented the film from capturing the attention of those who have started zapping on the streaming platform, surpassing one of the best films of 2021.

'Uglies' is one of the worst films of 2024 according to critics

'Uglies' presents a story set in a dystopian future, where 16-year-old girls must undergo surgery to transform from “ugly” to “beautiful”The protagonist, Tally (played by Joey King), is about to undergo this procedure, but soon realizes that there is a group of rebels who resist this social imposition of perfect beauty. And although the plot has an intriguing discourse on the superficiality of beauty standards, the film has failed to impress critics.

Media such as Ready Steady Cut They pointed out that the film lacks originality and its elements, such as sets, costumes and CGI effects, are so generic that nothing stands out. Meanwhile, Pop Culture Planet He said that while Uglies may have been successful in the 2000s, it now feels “dated” with a “clumsy” script and “outdated” social commentary.

However, it is quite a success that a work considered one of the worst films of 2024 has managed to surpass a whole blockbuster like 'Dune'. Now it remains to be seen whether it can stay at the top for a long time, or if it was just a one-weekend thing.