10 of the best and 10 of the worst Netflix original movies that have come out this year, so far

Meghan CookSep 17, 2023, 19:35 IST

A number of new original movies have hit Netflix this year, but critics haven't loved all of them.Netflix; Scott Yamano/Netflix

Netflix has released a number of new films in 2023, with more on the way this fall and winter.
Some of the originals, like "Nimona" and "They Cloned Tyrone," earned a flood of great reviews.

The fantastical thriller "They Cloned Tyrone" blew reviewers away.

Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, and John Boyega in "They Cloned Tyrone."Parrish Lewis/Netflix

"Nimona" wowed critics with its high-quality animation and clever writing.

Riz Ahmed and Chloë Grace Moretz voiced characters in "Nimona."Courtesy Netflix

"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" charmed reviewers.

Sunny Sandler in "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah."Netflix

"Extraction 2" matched the electric energy of its first installment.

Golshifteh Farahani and Chris Hemsworth in "Extraction 2."Jasin Boland/Netflix

"True Spirit" won over critics with its sincerity and warmth.

Teagan Croft in "True Spirit."Netflix

"The Perfect Find" earned a solid spot in the modern rom-com greats.

Keith Powers and Gabrielle Union in "The Perfect Find."Emily Aragones/Netflix

"Luther: The Fallen Sun" measured up to the merit of the original TV show.

Idris Elba in "Luther: The Fallen Sun."Netflix

"Chupa" was deemed a hit for the whole family.

Evan Whitten in "Chupa."Netflix

Critics couldn't help but have a soft spot for "A Tourist's Guide to Love."

Scott Ly and Rachael Leigh Cook in "A Tourist's Guide to Love."Sasidis Sasisakulporn/Netflix

"The Pale Blue Eye" was praised for its style and direction.

Christian Bale in "The Pale Blue Eye."Netflix

On the other hand, some critics said "The Strays" didn't deliver on its premise.

Bukky Bakray in "The Strays."Chris Harris/Netflix

"Murder Mystery 2" was seen as a forgettable affair.

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in "Murder Mystery 2."Scott Yamano/Netflix

Jennifer Lopez's performance couldn't save "The Mother" from bad reviews.

Jennifer Lopez in "The Mother."Eric Milner/Netflix

"We Have a Ghost" had too many tonal shifts.

David Harbour, Anthony Mackie, and Jahi Winston in "We Have a Ghost."Netflix

The plot of "Dog Gone" was too cheesy to tug at critics' heartstrings.

Rob Lowe and Johnny Berchtold in "Dog Gone."Bob Mahoney/Netflix

Most critics thought "You People" didn't live up to its potential.

Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill in "You People."Parrish Lewis/Netflix

The plot of "Happiness for Beginners" was too contrived for most reviewers.

Luke Grimes and Ellie Kemper in "Happiness for Beginners."Barbara Nitke/Netflix

"Your Place or Mine" couldn't breathe new life into the rom-com genre.

Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher in "Your Place or Mine."Netflix

Critics agreed that "Heart of Stone" was a lesser imitation of a good action thriller.

Gal Gadot in "Heart of Stone."Chris Baker/Netflix

Critics said jokes in "The Out-Laws" were few and far between.

Pierce Brosnan, Adam DeVine, Ellen Barkin, and Nina Dobrev in "The Out-Laws."Scott Yamano/Netflix

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