The 2008 rom-com starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher has been branded “awful” by critics and has just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Laugh out loud’ rom-com flies up Netflix chart despite 25% score (Image: 20TH CENTURY FOX)
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Netflix has lately introduced a romantic-comedy movie featuring two A-list performers that received harsh criticism upon release but has surged into the platform’s top 10 film rankings.

This 2008 production has garnered merely 25 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and been labelled “awful” and “derivative” by reviewers.

Nevertheless, the noughties favourite evidently possesses a devoted following prepared to champion its cause as it currently ranks as the seventh most-watched film on Netflix’s platform.

What Happens in Vegas features Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher as two New Yorkers who encounter each other during a raucous evening of revelry in Las Vegas and awaken with no recollection of having wed.

What Happens in Vegas is streaming on Netflix (Image: 20TH CENTURY FOX)

Enthusiasts have disregarded the reviewers to transform the amusing and frequently poignant underappreciated treasure into a streaming triumph, and it’s essential viewing for rom-com aficionados seeking a comfortable comfort watch this week.

One 10/10 assessment on IMDb enthused: “I am still smiling after watching the movie. I started watching it expecting completely nothing at all….and boy was I surprised. I feel confident enough to say that I’m by all means, a movie buff…I watch any and all genres…but I found this movie such a delight to watch…its definitely and rightfully so, A FEEL GOOD MOVIE.

“It is pretty light-hearted fun on the surface but my my…it makes you feel the love brewing in the air. The exchange of dialogues at the end even gave me a wake up call onto how I actually view love. I highly recommend this for smiles, laughs and emotions you’ll never forget.”

Two New Yorkers accidentally get married in Las Vegas (Image: 20TH CENTURY FOX)

Another viewer proclaimed it “Never gets old!”, noting: “I think everyone can relate to this movie on some level! It’s so funny and I love these actors together!”

“Absolute BLAST… So Much Fun! Absolutely Worth Seeing!!!” a further enthusiast concurred. “We laughed out loud along with the rest of the audience throughout the majority of the movie… There was never a dull moment!”

The glowing testimonials continued on Letterboxd where one 5/5 review declared: “I adore this movie so much it hurts. I feel like we all have a film that is a guilty pleasure and this one is mine.

“I have seen this film over 30 times and can quote about every line. I am well aware that this film is far from perfect but I can’t personally see myself giving it anything less than 5 stars since it’s one of my favorite movies of all time.”

It’s flown up the charts despite a 25% score on Rotten Tomatoes (Image: 20TH CENTURY FOX)

A different user characterised What Happens in Vegas as a “peak enemies to lovers” romance film.

While a final devotee wrote: “This is my comfort movie, I know every single word but it still never gets old!”

According to these passionate rom-com enthusiasts, Diaz and Kutcher’s on-screen collaboration is absolutely essential viewing.