An over 20-year-old movie is suddenly climbing Netflix’s Top 10—and no, I’m not talking about Happy Gilmore (which, let’s be real, earned its spot thanks to the buzz around its sequel). I’m talking about After the Sunset, a title that didn’t exactly ring any bells for me at first. But one quick look at the cast had me doing a double take… and then a deep Google dive.
Turns out, this movie totally flopped when it hit theaters back in 2004. It pulled in just under $63 million against a $60 million budget, so not great. And the critics weren’t any kinder. After the Sunset holds a rough 18% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences were slightly more generous, giving it a 52% rating. Still, not exactly a cinematic triumph.
But honestly? I gave it a shot anyway and I’m glad I did.
