In a surprising turn of events Alohathe romantic comedy from 2015 with Emma Stonehas shot up to number 2 on the Netflix list in the US, despite the film being one of the notoriously worst films of the last decade. The film, directed by: Cameron Crowewas a box office flop and received heavy criticism at the time of its release, particularly for Stone’s controversial casting of a character of mixed Asian descent.

It currently sits at a shocking 20% ​​on Rotten Tomatoes, Aloha is still proving to be a streaming hit, showing that audiences are rewatching—or discovering—the film in droves. Or are they masochists? In Aloha, Bradley Cooper plays a military contractor who returns to Hawaii and reunites with an old flame (Rachel McAdams) and befriends an Air Force pilot, played by Stone. While the film boasts an all-star cast, including Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray and John KrasinskiIt was Stone’s role as Allison Ng, a character of Chinese and Hawaiian descent, that sparked the most controversy. Critics and audiences criticized the casting, accused the film of whitewashing, and sparked debates about diversity in Hollywood.

Why was “Aloha” such a controversial film?

Despite the initial backlash and low critic ratings, Aloha seems to have found new life on Netflix. Perhaps it’s the film’s nostalgic value, a reflection of its celebrity cast, or the curiosity surrounding its controversial reputation that has brought it back to the forefront of streaming. Whatever the reason, viewers are flocking to watch it, proving that even films with poor reception can have surprisingly longevity in the age of streaming. It’s also evidence that if people know nothing about the film other than its stars, over time they’ll just watch anything, regardless of its reputation.

Interesting, AlohaThe resurgence of The Movie on Netflix continues the trend of overlooked or poorly reviewed films enjoying a second lease on life on streaming platforms. It seems that, for all its faults, the allure of Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper and Hawaii’s picturesque setting has drawn in a whole new audience – or at least a curious one.

As Aloha Climbing the Netflix charts is a reminder that sometimes even the most critically panned films can find their place in pop culture through the ever-evolving landscape of streaming platforms. Whether you loved it, hated it, or never experienced it, now could be the perfect time to Aloha another look.

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