Mark Wahlberg’s new Prime Video movie is getting a big thumbs-down from audiences.
Mark Wahlberg has starred in several movies that critics haven’t liked, including Max Payne, The Happening, and Flight Risk. While reviewers often pan his films, some have actually been popular with audiences. For example, Father Stu, Uncharted, Shooter, and Four Brothers all received poor reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, but viewers loved them, as reflected in the site’s audience scores.
Mark Wahlberg’s new movie, Balls Up, isn’t being well-received. In fact, it’s currently his lowest-rated film ever with audiences, scoring just 17%. It’s even surpassed previous low points like The Union and The Happening in terms of negative feedback.
Okay, so I’ve been checking out the buzz around Balls Up, and honestly, it’s not pretty. Critics are being slightly more generous than regular moviegoers, but even they only give it a 32% on Rotten Tomatoes – still a pretty rough score. The main issue seems to be the humor; reviewers are saying it’s just cheap and doesn’t land. Mark Wahlberg isn’t getting much love for his comedic timing, and everyone’s really disappointed in Peter Farrelly. It’s sad to see, because this is the guy who gave us hilarious movies like Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and Kingpin, but he just seems to have lost his touch with this one.
Viewers are strongly criticizing RT’s Balls Up, using harsh words like “disgraceful” and “terrible.” Many are also unhappy with Prime Video in general, seeing this film as another predictable and uninspired addition to their catalog of content.
Netflix hasn’t always showcased Mark Wahlberg at his best either, with films like The Union and Me Time receiving poor reviews. His generally lower-rated movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes, include several that were released in theaters throughout his career.
| Mark Wahlberg’s Ten Worst Movies On The Popcornmeter | RT Audience Score | RT Critics’ Score |
|---|---|---|
| Balls Up | 17% | 32% |
| The Union | 24% | 36% |
| The Happening | 24% | 17% |
| The Truth About Charlie | 27% | 35% |
| Planet of the Apes | 27% | 42% |
| Max Payne | 29% | 16% |
| Mojave | 30% | 31% |
| The Gambler | 31% | 43% |
| Me Time | 32% | 7% |
| The Family Plan 2 | 33% | 30% |
Mark Wahlberg’s move towards making mostly streaming movies hasn’t been well-received, based on recent reviews and public opinion. Along with films like Balls Up on Prime Video and two other Netflix movies, The Family Plan 2 on AppleTV+ is among his lowest-rated projects.
Mark Wahlberg might eventually star in a fantastic streaming film that both critics and viewers love. However, right now, he appears to be prioritizing easy, formulaic projects over truly challenging or creative work, focusing instead on simply providing content for companies that need to consistently release new movies.
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2026-04-17 22:50