Netflix's 'Uglies' Faces Criticism Despite Popularity

'Uglies' debuts at No. 2 on Netflix but receives poor reviews for casting choices and adaptation quality.

'Uglies,' based on Scott Westerfeld's novel, premiered on Netflix on September 13 and quickly became the second most-watched film.
The film, starring Joey King and Laverne Cox, is set in a dystopian future where cosmetic surgery at age 16 creates societal 'Pretties.'
Critics and viewers have slammed the movie for featuring conventionally attractive actors as 'Uglies,' undermining its core message.
Despite its popularity, 'Uglies' has received some of the worst reviews of the year, with a 19% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Director McG defended the casting, stating that the film aims to critique society's unrealistic beauty standards exacerbated by social media.