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The O.C. confuses "subtle" with "the cast forgot to act".
“Even the credits needed a rewrite.”
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2003 · Drama
The O.C.
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
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RELEASE DATE
2003
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GENRE
Drama
PLOT SUMMARY
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.
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@ROW_F_REGRET2025-12-21 05:00 UTC
Even the popcorn looked bored during The O.C..
@ENDING_LEAKS2025-12-25 22:00 UTC
The O.C. is a cinematic experience designed specifically for film students who want to feel superior at dinner parties.
@SCREEN_SHADE2025-12-13 01:00 UTC
If The O.C. was a meal, it'd be unsalted rice with extra ego.
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Why is The O.C. rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
The O.C. (2003) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 23/100. Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, Calif…
What streaming era or audience vibe does The O.C. fit best?+
The O.C. works best as a modern catalog staple for drama fans. With a Burn Index of 23/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is The O.C. worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
The O.C. scores 23/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/criticalkino · u/ContinuityKaren🔥 3.4k points
Unpopular opinion: The O.C. is the most overrated film of the decade
Rewatched The O.C. last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.
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r/movies · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 0.8k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in The O.C.?
Everyone praising the The O.C. performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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r/boxoffice · u/PopcornPhilosopher🔥 3.2k points
Hot Take: The O.C.'s third act ruined what could have been a masterpiece
Honestly, The O.C. would be a tight 95-minute movie. Instead we got a bloated runtime padded with B-roll and lingering shots that add nothing.
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r/boxoffice · u/ThirdActTrouble🔥 3.5k points
Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in The O.C. actually is?
Look, I wanted to love The O.C.. The trailer had me hyped. But sitting through the second hour felt like a homework assignment. The dialogue is exposition stacked on exposition and the score keeps telling me how to feel.
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