While cinema films are starring in Hollywood, films tailored for television continue to quietly entertain audiences at home.
Made-for-TV films have traditionally not proven popular with critics, however there are numerous that show many excellent films that are never released in theaters.
The film critic aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has watched the very best television titles and classified these films according to their adjusted Tomatometer values (critics).
These are the top rated television films according to Rotten Tomatoes …
17.The Honeymooners (13 Prozent)
2005 ‧ Comedy ‧ 1h 30m
A bus driver (Cedric the Entertainer) is constantly devising elaborate actions to get rich, but things get out of hand when a scheme causes him to lose all his money.
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “This pointless remake of the classic TV series only features generic characters and gags.”
16.I Am (36 percent)
2010 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 20m
A Hollywood filmmaker speaks to philosophers, scientists, and others to find out how people can live more enlightened lives.
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “I Amis undeniably well-intentioned – and unfortunately proof that a filmmaker’s best intentions are not enough to guarantee a rewarding viewing experience. “
15.No Strings Attached (49 Prozent)
2011 ‧ Romance/Rom-com ‧ 1h 50m
Boy meets girl, and they agree to keep is strictly physical – but their affair gets complicated after they fall in love.
The consensus among critics of Rotten Tomatoes is: “It benefits from the steady hand of Natalie Portman and director Ivan Reitman, howeverNo Strings Attacheddoes not have the courage or the conviction to enforce his rude premise. “
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14.I’m still here (53 percent)
2010 ‧ Dokumentarfilm/Drama ‧ 1h 46m
Director Casey Affleck follows Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix in this mockumentary aser plans to retire from acting and embark on a bizarre new career path as a hip-hop artist.
The consensus of the Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “As neglected and inscrutable as Joaquin Phoenix himself, I’m Still Hereraises some interesting questions about its subject, as well as the nature of celebrity, but it cannot answer many of them convincingly. “
13.Cinema Verite (61 percent)
2011 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 26m
A film crew follows a family on a groundbreaking reality show as the husband and wife relationship begins to fall apart.
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “Cinema Veriteis a disappointingly curious glimpse into the birth of reality television, but grandiose feats and the inherent intrigue behind the making of An AmericanFamily keep this drama compelling. ”
12.POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (72 Prozent)
2011 ‧ Documentary / Comedy ‧ 1h 30m
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock wants to make a film that will be financed solely through advertising and product placement.
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “The Greatest Movie Ever Soldcleverly plays off the strengths of Spurlock, and the result is an airy, if not particularly informative, documentary. ”
11.Blank City (82 percent)
2009 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 39m
This documents New York’s independent DIY filmmaking, inspired by the punk rock era of the late 1970s.
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “Blank Cityis a loving homage to the no-wave filmmaking movement — and the past New York City from which it emerged. “
10.Trumbo (84 percent)
2007 ‧ Documentary / Political Cinema ‧ 1h 36m
Blacklisted in Hollywood for refusing to work with legendary screenwriter House Un-American Activities, Dalton Trumbo writes screenplays under a pseudonym.
The consensus of Rotten Tomatoes critics is: “Trumbocelebrates the life and work of blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo with a measure of humor and sadness. “
9.Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (92 Prozent)
2011 ‧ Documentation ‧ 2h 5m
Stars including Jack Nichol’s son Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Ron Howard pay tribute to the legendary low-budget producer-director-entrepreneur Roger Corman.
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