Thescreescore – Michelle Pfeiffer, the celebrated actress with three Oscar nominations under her belt, is facing a frosty reception for her latest venture, the Christmas comedy "Oh. What. Fun." The Prime Video release, directed by Michael Showalter, sees Pfeiffer as Claire Clauster, a disgruntled matriarch whose holiday meltdown throws her family’s festivities into disarray. However, critics haven’t been feeling the festive spirit, handing the film a disappointing score on Rotten Tomatoes.
As of today, with 24 critics weighing in, "Oh. What. Fun." has earned a "Rotten" score of 38% on the Tomatometer. While individual reviews haven’t been universally scathing, the overall consensus points to a lackluster experience. Molly Freeman of thescreescore.com, for instance, awarded the film a 4 out of 10, labeling it "a mean-spirited, rarely funny story."
This 38% rating marks a low point for Pfeiffer on Rotten Tomatoes, representing her worst score in 12 years, since the 2013 release of "The Family," which garnered a mere 28%. The film joins a list of Pfeiffer’s less critically acclaimed works, including "Grease 2" (37%), "Dangerous Minds" (36%), and "Dark Shadows" (35%). Her lowest-rated film remains the ensemble rom-com "New Year’s Eve" at a dismal 7%.
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The audience response mirrors the critics’ sentiment, with "Oh. What. Fun." also scoring a 38% on the Popcornmeter, based on over 50 user reviews. This places it among Pfeiffer’s lowest-rated films by audiences, tied with 1981’s "Callie & Son."
Despite the critical drubbing, "Oh. What. Fun." seems to be holding its own on Prime Video, currently ranking No. 4 worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. It remains to be seen whether the negative reviews will ultimately impact the film’s long-term viewership, but for now, Pfeiffer’s holiday offering is proving to be a mixed bag. The film also stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Felicity Jones, Jason Schwartzman, Denis Leary, Joan Chen, and Eva Longoria.
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