Netflix's 'Uglies' Faces Harsh Criticism

Netflix's latest dystopian film 'Uglies,' starring Joey King, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews despite debuting at number one globally and number two in the UK. Critics have panned the movie for its bizarre plot, poor CGI, and outdated themes, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 19%. Based on Scott Westerfeld's 2005 novel, the story revolves around a society where teenagers undergo mandatory cosmetic surgery to become 'Pretties.' While some fans of the original book series were excited, many felt the film did not live up to expectations, describing it as a 'parody' of YA fiction. The movie's execution and plot have been criticized as 'stale' and 'generic,' though Joey King's performance has been noted as a highlight.