{"id":137415,"date":"2025-10-22T03:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/137415\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T03:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:08:09","slug":"2-years-later-ana-de-armas-disastrous-23-rt-action-movie-is-a-sleeper-hit-on-streaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/137415\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Years Later, Ana de Armas\u2019 Disastrous 23% RT Action Movie Is a Sleeper Hit on Streaming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two years after being written off as one of 2023\u2019s biggest streaming flops, Ghosted<\/strong><\/a> has pulled off a comeback no one saw coming. The action-rom-com starring Ana de Armas<\/strong><\/a> and Chris Evans<\/strong><\/a> is now the #6 most-streamed movie on Apple TV. <\/strong>When Ghosted premiered in April 2023, it was met with brutal reviews. The film scored a 25% critics rating<\/strong> and 55% audience score<\/strong> on Rotten Tomatoes, with many calling it a missed opportunity despite its star power. Written by Rhett Reese<\/strong>, Paul Wernick<\/strong>, Chris McKenna<\/strong>, and Erik Sommers<\/strong> \u2014 the same team behind Deadpool<\/strong> and Spider-Man: Homecoming<\/strong> \u2014 the movie follows Cole (Evans), an unlucky-in-love farmer who discovers his crush, Sadie (de Armas), is a secret agent. What follows is a globe-trotting series of shootouts, betrayals, and banter-heavy chaos.<\/p>\n

Despite the lackluster critical reception, the movie is now outperforming several of Apple TV\u2019s more prestigious offerings. Part of the appeal for modern viewers may come from Ghosted\u2019s jaw-dropping supporting cast. The film features Adrien Brody<\/strong><\/a>, Amy Sedaris<\/strong>, Tate Donovan<\/strong>, Anthony Mackie<\/strong>, Sebastian Stan<\/strong>, Mike Moh<\/strong>, and even Ryan Reynolds<\/strong><\/a>, who pops in for a tongue-in-cheek cameo. Before de Armas joined, Scarlett Johansson<\/strong> was originally attached to star opposite Evans, but scheduling conflicts forced her out, ending what could\u2019ve been another Marvel reunion for the ages.<\/p>\n

So, How Bad Is ‘Ghosted’?<\/p>\n

Not every critic dismissed Ghosted outright. Collider\u2019s Nate Richard<\/strong><\/a> called the film \u201cfar from perfect<\/a>\u201d but still \u201cirresistibly charming\u201d thanks to Evans and de Armas\u2019 chemistry. He wrote: \u201cEvans and de Armas are charming as ever alongside a rock-solid supporting cast. There are enough laughs and fun action scenes to warrant a recommendation, just don\u2019t expect much more from it.\u201d Still, Richard pointed out the film\u2019s biggest weaknesses \u2014 from over-edited dialogue scenes to a two-hour runtime that overstays its welcome. \u201cEven in simple dialogue scenes,\u201d he noted, \u201cit feels over-edited to the point that it just becomes too distracting.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans who missedGhostedthe first time seem to be streaming it out of curiosity \u2014 or maybe for the pure comfort of watching two of Hollywood\u2019s most likable leads flirt and bicker their way through chaos. After all, streaming is the perfect place to give something a try that you can just turn off.<\/p>\n

And while it\u2019s unlikely Ghosted will ever be considered a critical success, its Top 10 placement shows that timing and star power can sometimes do what reviews cannot: bring a movie back to life.<\/p>\n

Ghosted is streaming now on Apple TV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\n Release Date<\/strong>\n <\/dt>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 18, 2023<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

\n Runtime<\/strong>\n <\/dt>\n
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\t\t\t\t117 Minutes<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n

\n Writers<\/strong>\n <\/dt>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPaul Wernick, Rhett Reese, Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n