Summary
In 2019,Chris Hemsworthhelped make the iconic andrecord-breaking movie,Avengers: Endgame,but after that movie’s release, the actor has struggled to make any more films with strong Rotten Tomatoes scores- until now. Hemsworth is an Australian actor whose career first began in the early 2000s with small roles in television series such as the soap operaHome and Away.His first big movie roles include George Kirk in thecast of J.J. Abrams’Star Trekand Kale Garrity inThe Perfect Getaway.However, Chris Hemsworth’s true breakout came when he portrayed Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Based on his Rotten Tomatoes, Chris Hemsworth has enjoyed a resume that is filled to the brim with good movies. Of the 32 movies he has been in,13 of those are Certified Fresh, while another five have very strong scores. This stat alone shows just how lucky Hemsworth has been in regard to choosing his projects. But, on the other hand, 9 ofChris Hemsworth’s movieshave also received the green splatter, denoting that they received a rather disappointing percentage. In this way,Hemsworth’s ride has been a bit up and down, especially in the last few years.
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5 of the 7 movies earned under 70%
Among Chris Hemsworth’s top-rated movies is 2019’sAvengers: Endgame,which earned a Certified Fresh 94% critics' score and a 90% audience score. Unfortunately though, after this success,Hemsworth saw a definite lull in the quality of his movies, at least according to Rotten Tomatoes. AfterEndgame,Hemsworth acted in seven movies. The first five of these had scores thatnever went above a 67%, and in fact, went as low as a 23%.To be fair, some of these movies were notbad,per se, but they definitely were not up to par with Hemsworth’s previous entries.
All in all, this period between 2019 and 2023 isa definite bad streak in Chris Hemsworth’s Rotten Tomatoes history. Immediately afterAvengers: Endgame,he appeared inMen in Black: International,which earned a 23% critics' score. The following year, he starred inExtraction,a movie with a somewhat solid 67%. Hisnext two movies were particularly bad, with and 44% and a 39%respectively. And finally,Thor: Love and Thunderbrought him back to a passable level, with a 63% critics' score and a 76% for audiences. Luckily, this streak was recently broken with Hemsworth’s last two movies.
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Furiosa Continues Chris Hemsworth’s Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes Turnaround
Furiosa is Hemsworth’s best rating since Endgame
There were two movies that helped give Hemsworth a fresh start on his Rotten Tomatoes, butonly one of them has boasted a score that has come close to 2019’sAvengers: Endgame,and that isFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga. Furiosaearned a Certified Fresh 90% critics' score and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is Hemsworth’s first movie sinceEndgameto have a score that hits 80% and above. Furthermore, it is Certified Fresh. These types of movies do not come often, but Hemsworth has been lucky enough for it to come at the right time.
Despite Furiosa’s strong reviews, it suffered from a weak opening weekend at the box office.
Theother notable movie that helped turn Hemsworth’s Rotten Tomatoes around wasExtraction 2.This movie earned a 79% critics' score and an 85% audience score, while also holding the title of Certified Fresh. Released in 2023, it was the first movie to break Chris Hemsworth’s dry spell on Rotten Tomatoes, and furthermore, led the way forFuriosa,which is a massive accomplishment on Hemsworth’s resume. All in all,both movies have shown that the Australian actor may be on an upswing in Hollywood, and hopefully, they are proof that his rotten Rotten Tomatoes streak was only a temporary issue.
Why Furiosa’s Reviews Are So Positive
Furiosa is a visually impressive and highly detailed story
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagahas definitely earned its good reputation with critics and audiences. Rotten Tomatoes' critics' reviewsinclude many praises about the film’s visual effects, action sequences, and storytelling capabilities.Furiosaacts as a strong companion piece to 2015’sMad Max: Fury Road,offeringexpandedFuriosalorebut never going beyond its limits. Wendy Ide fromGuardianwrote thatFuriosais “a piece of world-building that is fully realised down to the last diseased pustule on the last burrow-dwelling maggot farmer.” In this way,Miller impresses with his commitment to detail and storytelling.
Overall, the main reason whyFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagahas done so well is because it has stood up to its predecessor.
2015’sMad Max: Fury Roadwas a groundbreaking film, boasting incredible practically-shot action sequences and a thrilling ambiance that could hook just about any audience member. Thoughthe bar was quite high,Furiosahas managed to reach the expectations set for it, introducing even more awesome action scenes and unique characters. In this way, it has stood up to the heights expected of its franchise and of George Miller, and therefore, it has been deemed highly successful.
Will Chris Hemsworth’s Next Movies Keep His Rotten Tomatoes Streak Alive?
Hemsworth’s positive streak could be at risk
Although Chris Hemsworth has managed two Certified Fresh entries with his last two movies,this positive streak may not last for long. Hemsworth’s next two movies includeTransformers OneandProject X,an upcoming spy action movie directed by Matthew Vaughn. At face value, both of these films have a chance of doing well.Transformersis a massive, beloved franchise and Matthew Vaughn has seen incredible success with hisKingsmanfranchise. However,based on the performances of their most recent installments, things aren’t looking too great.Transformers: Rise of the Beastsearned a 52%, whileArgyllegarnered a 33%.
However, Hemsworth’s chances of success are pretty unknown until the movies actually happen. There is no telling how a movie will turn out, even if its projections are questionable. Furthermore, Hemsworth likely has other projects coming to fruition down the line as well, such as a potentialExtraction 3.Therefore, all is not lost for Chris Hemsworth. As long as he continues appearing on-screen, he will likely always be successful.Furiosais just one part of a greater, very exciting career for Australian actor,Chris Hemsworth.
