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Jonah Hill's The Sitter Tops HBO Max Despite Bad Reviews

9/14/2025

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Jonah Hill's 2011 comedy, *The Sitter*, ranks #5 and #6 on HBO Max's U.S. Top 10 movies despite a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 22% from critics and 39% from audiences.
Critics describe it as tedious, with mixed reviews labeling it "awful" while some defend it.
In contrast, the 2023 film *Bottoms* has received universal acclaim for its satire and screenplay.
Starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, it includes Nicholas Galitzine and Kaia Gerber in supporting roles.
*Bottoms* features a musical score co-composed by Charli XCX, appealing to younger viewers.

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Jonah Hill's 2011 comedy, *The Sitter*, ranks #5 and #6 on HBO Max's U.S. Top 10 movies despite a low Rotten Tomatoes score of 22% from critics and 39% from audiences.
Critics describe it as tedious, with mixed reviews labeling it "awful" while some defend it.
In contrast, the 2023 film *Bottoms* has received universal acclaim for its satire and screenplay.
Starring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri, it includes Nicholas Galitzine and Kaia Gerber in supporting roles.
*Bottoms* features a musical score co-composed by Charli XCX, appealing to younger viewers.