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Sandra Bullock comedy that got slammed by critics is now trending on Netflix ahead of 25th anniversary

Sandra Bullock comedy that got slammed by critics is now trending on Netflix ahead of 25th anniversary

Sandra Bullock’s underrated comedy is trending on Netflix ahead of its 25th anniversary.

The same movie was panned by critics when it was released back in late 2000 but now appears to be getting the recognition fans say the actress, now 60, and her film deserved. 

Bullock — who has unexpectedly been dragged into the legal drama between Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni — starred in the action romantic comedy Miss Congeniality, which premiered back in December 2000.

At the time of its release, the actress and producer received less praise for starring as a smart but clumsy FBI agent, who happens to be a huge tomboy but ends up going undercover in a beauty pageant. 

Ahead of the movie turning 25 in 2025, the movie is now climbing the charts on streaming service Netflix despite its low 41 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

However, at the time of its release, Miss Congeniality grossed $212 million, a notable box office number against its budget of $45 million. 

Sandra Bullock's underrated comedy is trending on Netflix ahead of its 25th anniversary. The same movie was panned by critics when it was released back in late 2000 but now appears to be getting the recognition fans say the actress, now 60, and her film deserved; pictured March 2022 at The Lost City premiere in London

Sandra Bullock’s underrated comedy is trending on Netflix ahead of its 25th anniversary. The same movie was panned by critics when it was released back in late 2000 but now appears to be getting the recognition fans say the actress, now 60, and her film deserved; pictured March 2022 at The Lost City premiere in London

The underrated action rom-com also did well enough that Bullock ended up reprising the role for a 2005 sequel.

In the original flick, Bullock stars as Gracie Hart, a tomboyish FBI special agent who undergoes a major transformation when she chosen to go undercover at a Miss United States pageant after the agency learns of a bomb threat targeting the event.

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She plays opposite a star-studded cast including Michael Caine, Candice Bergen, William Shatner, Ernie Hudson and Heather Burns.

Several years ago, Bullock was asked about a potential Miss Congeniality 3 and had a strong, adverse reaction. 

‘God no! No, no,’ Bullock replied when probed about the possibility of her reprising her role. 

She also shared her regrets about the sequel and said Miss Congeniality 2 ‘shouldn’t have been done’ in a April 2022 interview with Metro UK. 

However, she said that she’s ‘glad’ the follow-up movie was filmed anyway ‘because of Regina [King], who I just freaking adore.’ 

King joined the sequel as Bullock’s character Gracie’s partner Sam Fuller. 

Bullock starred in the action romantic comedy Miss Congeniality, which premiered back in December 2000; pictured alongside Michael Caine and Benjamin Bratt in movie still

Bullock starred in the action romantic comedy Miss Congeniality, which premiered back in December 2000; pictured alongside Michael Caine and Benjamin Bratt in movie still

At the time of its release, the actress and producer received less praise for starring as a smart but clumsy FBI agent, who happens to be a huge tomboy but ends up going undercover in a beauty pageant

At the time of its release, the actress and producer received less praise for starring as a smart but clumsy FBI agent, who happens to be a huge tomboy but ends up going undercover in a beauty pageant

Ahead of the movie turning 25 in 2025, the movie is now climbing the charts on streaming service Netflix despite its low 41 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes; pictured alongside Michael Caine in movie still

Ahead of the movie turning 25 in 2025, the movie is now climbing the charts on streaming service Netflix despite its low 41 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes; pictured alongside Michael Caine in movie still

In the original flick, Bullock stars as Gracie Hart, a tomboyish FBI special agent who undergoes a major transformation when she chosen to go undercover at a Miss United States pageant after the agency learns of a bomb threat targeting the event

In the original flick, Bullock stars as Gracie Hart, a tomboyish FBI special agent who undergoes a major transformation when she chosen to go undercover at a Miss United States pageant after the agency learns of a bomb threat targeting the event

About the original Miss Congeniality, Bullock added: ‘That one should have remained a one-off.’ 

In Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, Bullock reprises her role as Gracie, who is now facing her newfound fame after going undercover and competing in a beauty pageant. 

But her overnight celebrity status does not faze her new partner Sam Fuller, portrayed by Regina King.

The partners must put their differences aside, however, when one of Gracie’s former beauty queen pals Cheryl Frasier (Heather Burns) goes missing and the FBI is put on the case. 

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