Amazon Prime viewers can’t seem to get enough of a film inspired by true crime stories, despite it being labelled as ‘possibly the worst movie ever made’.
The film, titled Boneyard, has consistently ranked in the top ten most viewed titles on the streaming platform since its addition earlier this month. It has held its high ranking even amidst other high-profile additions to the service, including Civil War, Longlegs and the Molly-Mae docuseries.
Boneyard unfolds as the skeletal remains of eleven women and girls are unearthed in the New Mexico desert, sparking a comprehensive investigation.
The crime-thriller, inspired by real-life crime stories, follows Detective Ortega, portrayed by Brian Van Holt, Police Chief Carter played by Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, and Agent Petrovick, enacted by Mel Gibson, as they join forces across agencies to identify and capture the killer. However, their conflicting agendas and methods weave a complex web of intrigue, casting doubt in all directions.
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The film’s narrative is rooted in the West Mesa murders, a case that continues to be shrouded in mystery and fascination. Despite the chilling real-life story serving as the foundation for the movie, many film enthusiasts have been far from impressed, reports Surrey Live.
Even though it’s one of the most streamed titles on Amazon Prime, it has predominantly received negative reviews from critics and viewers. Critics are slamming the latest cinematic release as “possibly the worst movie ever made” with viewers equally scathing, asserting: “This is so badly done it’s like Hallmark have started to make thrillers.”
While some concede that Mel Gibson’s acting stands out, they argue that co-star 50 Cent and others just don’t measure up. One viewer claimed: “Mel Gibson put’s an OK performance in while the rest of the cast is dire, luckily the story was enough to get me to the end of the movie, my advice, watch it for free, but don’t waste your money paying for it on demand.”
Someone else regretted their viewing choice, remarking: “The premise and familiar faces made me think it had the potential to be decent, but I wish I hadn’t wasted my time. Between the bad acting and the storyline being all over the place it’s tough to follow.”
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They continued to pan the film further: “Even the editing is poor, there’s plenty scenes where the footage is slowed so much it reminds me of watching movies downloaded on Limewire. The audio score was also just annoying with a constant background of eerie tones often nowhere near fitting to the scene.”
In an interesting twist, one individual likened Boneyard to an ’80s B Movie’, yet indicated similar to others its so bad it’s good quality by watching it through to the bitter end.
They criticised: “Almost as if the director wanted to put all of the clichés in one film. Bad dubbing / inner monologues / strange camera angles / slow motion / flashbacks etc. And, the script, storyline and acting are awful. So bad I watched it all the way to the end!”
Boneyard is streaming on Amazon Prime
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