Netflix is currently streaming Taylor Swift in a 2022 period drama that has been labelled the 'worst movie of the 2020s' by some critics. The film, titled Amsterdam, features an all-star ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, and Anya Taylor-Joy, with Swift in a supporting role as Elizabeth Meekins. This comes just days after Swift married Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, at Madison Square Garden in New York, in a ceremony officiated by Hollywood A-lister Adam Sandler and attended by approximately 1,000 guests.
The Film: Amsterdam's Critical and Commercial Reception
Directed by David O. Russell, Amsterdam is a mystery thriller set during the 1930s, drawing from the real-life Business Plot case of 1933, which investigated the death of a retired US general. Produced on a budget of $80 million (£59 million), the film was a box office disaster for 20th Century Studios, with estimated losses exceeding $100 million (£74.9 million). According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a critical mauling, with one user describing it as 'A confused mess that was painful to watch.' Another viewer wrote: 'Honestly in contention for the worst movie of the 2020s.'
Fan Reactions and Alternative Viewing Options
Despite the negative reviews, Amsterdam has its supporters. One enthusiast claimed: 'An instant classic. Given time, it will be regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. The cast is outstanding. I can't remember ever seeing so many talented actors in one film like this before. Everyone brought their A-Game and absolutely nailed their respective performances.' However, on IMDb, a user condemned the film as 'Quite literally one of the most worthless movies I've ever seen,' adding that it 'had serious potential, with an amazing cast.'
For fans seeking a Swiftie fix on Netflix, the documentary Miss Americana, a Netflix Original from 2020, is also available to stream. Additionally, Swift's concert film The Eras Tour can be streamed on Disney+. Amsterdam is currently available to stream on Netflix in the UK.
