There's a huge gap between critics' and audiences' reactions to Nate Bargatz's debut film, The Baker.<\/p>\n
Critics called the film bland, while audiences loved it. All the complaints boil down to one main problem: Bargatze's pursuit of pure, accessible humor deprives the film of creative comedy, conflict, and much-needed urgency.<\/p>\n
The Hollywood Reporter called the film "harmless to the point of being utterly boring," and The Epoch Times wrote, "While it's smart to play it safe from a marketing standpoint, the film is creatively flawed... and incredibly dull.".<\/p>\n
The AV Club criticized the film: "Bargatze's commitment to 'clean' comedy\u2014that is, material that won't offend white, upper-class suburbanites\u2014means that 'The Bread Baker' loses the edge that 'The Bread Baker' might have had.".<\/p>\n
However, audiences seem to appreciate exactly what the critics criticized: a light, family-friendly comedy that doesn't try to shock, preach, or reinvent the wheel.<\/p>\n
\u00ab"We took the whole family and had a great time," one viewer wrote, adding that he enjoyed "knowing it was a movie we could watch together without worrying about the content being inappropriate.".<\/p>\n
Another user wrote: "It's exactly what you'd expect: a refreshing comedy for the whole family.".<\/p>\n
The gap between critics' and audiences' reviews of the film on Rotten Tomatoes is clear: critics gave the film a score of just 191 TP3T, while audiences gave it an 861 TP3T.<\/p>\n
Billed as a revival of the family comedy, "The Breadwinner" tells the story of a successful car salesman, played by the mega-popular comedian Bargatze. After his wife, played by Mandy Moore, leaves for a month-long business trip that could dramatically change her career, she is forced to become a housewife and stay-at-home dad.<\/p>\n
With three young daughters to care for and little experience in housekeeping, he quickly realizes that family life is much more complicated than he expected.<\/p>\n
The plot is simple\u2014if a little dated and cliched\u2014and both fans and critics agree it's nothing groundbreaking. The difference? Fans could overlook the film's weaknesses and still enjoy it. Critics couldn't.<\/p>\n
\u00ab"We all laughed a lot," one fan wrote. "There weren't any mind-blowing plot twists, but it was a lot of fun.".<\/p>\n
Another fan said, "Not a masterpiece, but charming, definitely family-friendly, and has a few good laughs... the kind of movie you rarely see in theaters anymore. Definitely a family watch again.".<\/p>\n
Perhaps Bargatze is a one-genre comedian: if you take him outside of his stand-up routine, his humor isn't fully understood. Or, more likely, critics simply dislike his style of comedy\u2014a clean, accessible style that has nonetheless earned him a huge following.<\/p>\n
Bargatze's fans, however, seem unconcerned. Accustomed to his laconic style, they were able to enjoy his film despite its flaws.<\/p>\n
The discrepancy between critics and audiences is nothing new. Audiences regularly disagree with critics' harsher assessments, but does it matter? Not really.<\/p>\n
There is a trend towards declining trust in expert opinion, with moviegoers becoming more concerned with the opinion of the majority.<\/p>\n
Midway through the year, Super Mario Galaxy Movie became the highest-grossing film to date, after a barrage of negative reviews from critics ("utterly stupid," "empty emptiness," "agonizing to watch").<\/p>\n
Last year's box office leader, "A Minecraft Movie," surpassed $930 million worldwide despite similarly unfavorable reviews ("a hot pink mess," "a phenomenally lazy film," "a clumsy mess").<\/p>\n
Having grossed nearly a billion dollars worldwide, "Mario" demonstrates that poor critical reviews don't dampen box office returns. While higher-rated films like the thriller "The Help" and the romantic comedy "Drama" earned only a fraction of "Mario's" total box office revenue, "Mario" is a true example of a film with a strong reputation.<\/p>\n
Even for film studios, money talks. Positive critical reviews can boost a film's marketing campaign, especially for low-budget films, but they generally don't determine its box office performance, especially if audiences are positive.<\/p>\n
But, like any other business, cinema is a product that must generate profit. When films generate high box office revenue, studios become interested in future projects.<\/p>\n
For example, Grown Ups received a 10% positive review rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes but ultimately grossed over $271 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing comedies of all time. The film received a sequel, and another installment in the franchise is currently in development.<\/p>\n
Of course, positive reviews and high profits are ideal for film studios. But big action films and low-budget comedies invariably receive poor reviews\u2014and audiences still come to the cinema.<\/p>\n
Critics don't always sense what content is in demand or what audiences like, and moviegoers understand this. While reviews can provide insight into a film's artistic quality, they can't predict how it will be received by audiences.<\/p>\n
So, Bargatze fans, ignore the harsh reviews, you'll probably enjoy The Breadwinner.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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