10 of the best and 10 of the worst movies of the year

Meghan CookDec 23, 2020, 20:58 IST

"Palm Springs" and "Holidate" came out in 2020.Hulu; Netflix

Film critics and audiences often clash on movie opinions, but this year there were at least 20 films they seemed to share a consensus on.
Critics and audiences alike praised movies such as "Portrait of a Lady on Fire," "Words on Bathroom Walls," and "Palm Springs."
They also agreed that "Superintelligence," "Holidate," and "The Last Thing He Wanted" were among the worst movies of the year.

Although critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes don't always have the same opinions on films, sometimes they totally agree.

Read on for the best and worst movies of the year, according to critics and audiences.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" earned praise for its delicately wrought love story.

Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Neon

"Rocks" was an emotional experience for viewers and critics.

"Rocks" premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. A24 Apple

Nearly every viewer was mesmerized by "Sound of Metal."

Riz Ahmed in "Sound of Metal." Amazon Studios

Critics and audiences bonded over the unique humor in "Palm Springs."

Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in "Palm Springs." Neon

"Babyteeth" emotionally impacted viewers across the board.

Eliza Scanlen in "Babyteeth." IFC Films

"Love and Monsters" was praised for its infectious charm.

Dylan O'Brien in "Love and Monsters." Paramount

"The Invisible Man" kept viewers and critics on the edge of their seats.

Elisabeth Moss in "The Invisible Man." Universal

"The Trial of the Chicago 7" renewed attention for a landmark case.

"The Trial of the Chicago 7" is set in 1969. Netflix

"Words on Bathroom Walls" hit all the right notes with critics and viewers.

Charlie Plummer starred in "Words on Bathroom Walls." Roadside Attractions

Ben Affleck's turn in "The Way Back" was praised as a career-high performance.

Ben Affleck in "The Way Back" Warner Bros.

On the other hand, "Holidate" was lumped in with the worst movies of the year.

Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey in "Holidate." Netflix

The supernatural war movie "Ghosts of War" led to some bemused reviews.

"Ghosts of War" was an overall flop. Vertical Entertainment

Critics and audiences were often bored by "The Night Clerk."

Ana de Armas in "The Night Clerk." Saban Films

"Love Wedding Repeat" was an unconventional comedy that missed the mark.

Sam Claflin and Olivia Munn in "Love Wedding Repeat." Netflix

Critics and audiences felt like "Superintelligence" failed to impress.

Despite its strong cast, "Superintelligence" was not a hit. HBO Max

"Money Plane" was largely panned for its wacky plot.

Adam Copeland in "Money Plane." Quiver Distribution

"The Grudge" was disregarded as an unnecessary installment.

"The Grudge" is the fourth installment in the American version of the series. Sony

"Desperados" failed to garner a lot of laughs.

Nasim Pedrad starred in "Desperados." Netflix

Critics and audiences grew tired of "The Turning."

"The Turning" was based on the same story that inspired the Netflix show "The Haunting of Bly Manor." Universal Pictures

"The Last Thing He Wanted" was called silly and overwrought.

Anne Hathaway in "The Last Thing He Wanted." Netflix

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