The Brie Larson Drama Flop That's Defying Odds And Killing It On Netflix

Though critical reviews for "The Glass Castle" put the film at a mixed 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film's audience score is much higher at 70%, indicating that there are plenty of film watchers who appreciate the movie in spite of its lackluster reception. Since the film joined Netflix on May 1, there has also been a slew of users across social media who are giving "The Glass Castle" a newfound level of appreciation nearly 6 years after its initial premiere.

"Just watched 'The Glass Castle' on Netflix and I'm in shambles," wrote @stephykc_ on Twitter. "Such an emotional and amazing movie." Meanwhile, @iamcocodevine shared this sentiment, writing, "The Glass Castle On #netflix is so good." Other users like @mann_tay and @calilmoo said that the movie made them cry, further emphasizing how much new appreciation this film has earned since it joined Netflix.

Where professional reviewers were overtly critical of the emotional tone of the movie, these new viewers have made it clear that they found the movie to be heartbreaking and incredibly moving despite its flaws. This might help "The Glass Castle" continue to increase in popularity as it climbs the Netflix Top 10 list.