Critics Pan Ben Affleck's 'Animals' as a Derivative, AI-Assisted Netflix Flop
Ben Affleck’s new Netflix thriller 'Animals' has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics calling it a suspenseless, derivative remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 'High and Low.' The film, which stars Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson, follows a mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped, leading to a moral crisis. While Affleck defended the film’s exploration of marriage and his use of AI in post-production, critics argue the movie lacks tension and feels like a low-effort cash grab.
