Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars stirred up a lot of drama and led to some serious consequences, including a ten-year ban from the event. Everyone was buzzing about it for a while, and it got plenty of criticism. But even before that incident, Smith was already facing criticism for his movie Bright, which had been hit with a wave of negative reviews.
It turns out that, upon taking a closer look, the film isn’t as bad as it seemed. Many people have been discussing it on social media, with some even praising the whole production and storyline. Sure, it has its flaws — like any project — but fans argue that it’s not quite the disaster movie critics made it out to be.
Why Did Bright Receive Poor Reviews?
Bright is a 2017 action, mystery, and fantasy film featuring Will Smith. The actor has a history of working in similar genres, which gives a good sense of what to expect even before hitting play.
The story unfolds in a futuristic world where humans and fantastical creatures coexist. Despite this unique setting, crime still runs rampant. A human police officer teams up with an orc partner on patrol to stop a powerful artifact from getting into the wrong hands.
Even though the film has an intriguing plot, it seems to lack a well-developed narrative, which makes it feel tedious and even anticlimactic. That’s the general opinion of critics, at least. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the weak script has led most reviewers to label the movie as forced, generic, and unable to reach its full potential.
Bright received a score of 26% on RT, primarily because it was a production that could have featured a much better explained and developed plot. Critics argue that the story is too complex to fit into a two-hour film. This raises the question: could it work better as a series instead?
There’s also the question of whether the direction played a significant role in the film’s reception. Bringing a script to life on screen is a major responsibility that can make or break a film as well. David Ayer was brought in to direct Bright, having previously helmed Suicide Squad in 2016 — film that also received mixed reviews and left a lot to be desired.
The truth is that bringing fantasy to life requires a lot of careful consideration. Since it’s not grounded in reality, it allows for greater creative freedom, but that doesn’t always translate well into audiovisual form.
Some of the criticism has resulted from a perceived lack of originality, as the film borrows elements from classics like The Lord of the Rings and mixes them into the thriller genre, which some feel isn’t very innovative or surprising. However, for fans, it seems to be a different story.
What Does The Audience Think About Bright?
Smith’s movie didn’t really live up to what people were expecting, and that’s a pretty common feeling. Still, the general audience has pointed out some positive aspects during discussions that are worth mentioning.
Honestly, many movie critics tend to expect a more dramatic tone when watching a film, especially when it features an actor like Smith, who usually takes on serious roles. So, it’s only natural for them to anticipate something along those lines. However, Bright doesn’t fit that mold at all.
The film definitely has its ups and downs and might even stumble with cliché dialogues, world-building, and character development. However, it feels like the critics might have been a bit harsh. While fans didn’t exactly rave about it, they found it to be reasonably enjoyable in its own way:
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In the end, the takeaway is that the movie isn’t for everyone. Nothing is perfect, but it can still entertain those who are open to watching something a bit different.
Bright is available for streaming on Netflix.
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