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Stephen King's Dark Tower Vanishes from Netflix Soon
22 Nov
Summary
- The Dark Tower leaves Netflix streaming on December 1.
- The film received harsh criticism from critics and audiences alike.
- Some viewers defended the movie, praising its visuals and unique universe.
Stephen King's ambitious sci-fi adaptation, The Dark Tower, is scheduled to depart Netflix on December 1, offering a final opportunity for viewers to watch it. The film, featuring Idris Elba as a gunslinger and Matthew McConaughey as his nemesis, attempted to condense King's expansive eight-book series into a single movie.
Despite aspirations for a franchise, the film faced significant backlash. Critics awarded it a mere 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many lambasting its condensed plot and poor adaptation. Audiences offered slightly more leniency with 44%, though many still found it a "jumbled mess."
However, amidst the widespread disappointment, some viewers found merit in The Dark Tower. They cited impressive visuals and an intriguing universe, with a few even defending the filmmakers' efforts to adapt the dense material. These differing opinions make it a unique, albeit flawed, cinematic experience before its streaming exit.
