Overview

• The adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel debuted July 30 exclusively on Prime Video and unfolds entirely through computer and smartphone screens.
• It holds a rare 0% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and an 11% audience rating on the same aggregator.
• Reviewers criticize its blurry, low-resolution visuals and overt Amazon product placement, noting key plot turns revolve around in-film orders and gift cards.
• Despite the backlash, it has climbed to become Prime Video’s most-streamed movie in early August, topping charts tracked by FlixPatrol.
• Rich Lee, whose background is in music videos and commercials, faces scrutiny over his transition to feature filmmaking.