Netflix's The Last Thing He Wanted Fails to Impress Despite A-List Talent

Streaming giant Netflix continues to dominate the global streaming market. Despite its success, not all of the platform's original content has been well-received. One such example is the film The Last Thing He Wanted, directed by Dee Rees.

Even with A-list talent like Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck in the lead roles, the film failed to impress audiences.The Last Thing He Wanted follows the story of a journalist from Washington D.C.

who jeopardizes her career by assisting her father with an arms deal in South America. While the premise of the film is intriguing, its execution fell short of expectations. Critics were harsh in their assessment of The Last Thing He Wanted, giving it a meager 5% rating on rottentomatoes.

com based on 56 reviews. Audience reception was not much better, with a score of only 13%.Critics did not fault the performances of the cast, acknowledging the talent of Hathaway, Affleck, and Willem Dafoe.

However, they felt that something was lacking in the overall film. One reviewer noted, "The central theme of this film is that it just doesn't add up." Another remarked, "This is the last thing viewers want to see.

" Despite the star power and potential, The Last Thing He Wanted failed to connect with audiences.The film's high production budget of $100 million only added to its disappointment. While Hathaway's performance was praised by some critics, she received a nomination for Worst Female Lead at the Golden Raspberry Awards, commonly known as the 'Razzies'.

This was not the only setback for the actress, as she also received a Razzie nomination for her role in The Witches that same year.If you are curious to see for yourself, The Last Thing He Wanted is available for streaming on Netflix. While the film may not have been a hit with critics and audiences, it still offers an opportunity for viewers to form their own opinions.

Despite its flaws, The Last Thing He Wanted remains a part of Netflix's diverse library of original content.