The Marksman originally hit theaters on January 15, 2021 but officially landed on Netflix on November 14, where it immediately shot up the rankings. And judging by Rotten Tomatoes, critics and audiences are definitely not on the same page. Critics have the movie at a pretty rough 37 percent, while audiences have it all the way up at 83 percent.
“While some will argue that there’s nothing new here, it’s a classic story, well told and acted,” one critic wrote. Another said, “The Marksman is a road movie but one that takes the meandering back roads to get where it is going.”
But viewers are pushing back. “Watching Liam kick ass never gets old. Great story, and loved Katheryn Winnick in this. Ignore the critic ratings,” one person said. Another added, “It’s a good movie. Watch it with your kids, watch it with your grandfather, watch it with your dad. Not everything has to be some deep artistic expression.”
