Why Ryan Reynolds Netflix Movies Are So Popular (Even If They're Bad)

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The announcement thatThe Adam Project has become the fourth biggest Netflix movie of all time has only reinforced the unmistakable popularity of Ryan Reynolds' Netflix movies. Reynolds now has three such movies in the top ten — 6 Underground, Red Notice, and The Adam Project — with the latter two rising to the top five on the streaming platform. Such success is especially interesting since none of these movies have been particularly praised by critics.

At the time of writing, 6 Underground and Red Notice both have a 36 percent critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers for both films criticizing their plot holes and confusing elements despite impressive casts and fun moments. The disparity between both movies' poor reviews and their popularity was striking, especially when Red Notice first released. The Adam Project received significantly more praise, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a 69 percent critic score. Yet regardless of whether or not they are actually bad, Reynolds' Netflix movies seem to be bulletproof when it comes to audience interest.

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The reason why Ryan Reynolds has proven to be such a huge draw for Netflix is likely thanks to the star's consistent charm on screen. Although there are some variations to his characters, notably with the more serious portrayal of Future Adam Reed in The Adam Project, the bare bones of many of Reynolds' roles are rather similar. Whether in an action flick or comedy, Reynolds tends to play fast-talkers who use sarcasm as a defense mechanism against other, more straightforward characters. His particular brand of self-aware — and sometimes even self-deprecating — humor was firmly established