{"id":452955,"date":"2026-02-06T18:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T18:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/452955\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T18:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T18:24:13","slug":"forget-this-45-rated-mystery-comedy-in-the-netflix-top-10-i-found-a-20-year-old-movie-thats-way-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/452955\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget this 45%-rated mystery-comedy in the Netflix top 10 \u2014 I found a 20-year old movie that\u2019s way better"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because a movie hits the top 10 on a streaming service<\/a> doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s actually worth your time. Netflix<\/a>, the biggest service of them all, adds new content every month, and it\u2019s easy to get swept up in the hype of what\u2019s trending. This week, for example, saw a wave of new releases, including the 2025 comedy-mystery \u201cHoney Don\u2019t,\u201d which somehow shot straight into the top 10.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to Watch This, Not That<\/a>, a column where we dig into the latest streaming top 10 picks, call out the one lackluster title you should skip, and highlight the better alternative you absolutely should watch instead.<\/p>\n

But let me save you the disappointment. This is exactly the kind of movie you\u2019ll want to avoid if you care about witty writing, clever plotting or just a good time one evening. That’s where I come in. I scroll, watch and sift through the top 10 every day, so you don\u2019t have to. My goal is to spot the lackluster picks, call them out, and offer a smarter, far more satisfying alternative that\u2019s actually worth adding to your watchlist.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHoney Don\u2019t\u201d is a neo\u2011noir dark comedy about Honey (Margaret Qualley), a small\u2011town private investigator in Bakersfield, California, who gets pulled into a bizarre mystery after the suspicious death of a woman. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a string of strange deaths tied to a cult\u2011like church. This movie had all the style in the world but lacked the substance to back it up, ultimately buckling under a chaotic plot and inconsistent humor, hence its weak score of 45% on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a>. So, instead, there\u2019s one 2005 movie you should definitely stream.<\/p>\n

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Alix watches countless movies and shows so you don\u2019t have to, digging through streaming libraries to find the hits, the misses, and the hidden gems. Her mission is to give you the best recommendations across every major streaming service, helping you spend your time on what\u2019s actually worth watching.<\/p>\n

\u2018Kiss Kiss Bang Bang\u2019 will save you from disappointment<\/p>\n

An instant movie recommendation that came to mind was \u201cKiss Kiss Bang Bang.\u201d This 2005 neo\u2011noir comedy\u2011thriller still holds up over 20 years later and has the essential ingredients from \u201cHoney Don\u2019t\u201d but uses them in a much more compelling and enjoyable way. Directed by Shane Black (known for \u201cIron Man 3\u201d and \u201cThe Nice Guys\u201d), and part crime caper, \u201cKiss Kiss Bang Bang\u201d is just an absolute blast.<\/p>\n

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It focuses on small\u2011time crook Harry Lockhart, who narrowly escapes arrest and, through a bizarre twist, ends up in Los Angeles (Robert Downey Jr.) for a screen test. Mistaken for an actor, he\u2019s paired with private investigator Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer) to prepare for a role. While in L.A., Harry runs into his childhood crush, Harmony (Michelle Monaghan), and soon becomes entangled in a real murder investigation involving a missing woman.<\/p>\n

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\u201cKiss Kiss Bang Bang\u201d is often considered a \u201cChristmas movie in disguise,\u201d but that shouldn\u2019t stop you from streaming it. While the festive touches are simply there for pretty decoration, this fun crime-comedy\u2019s quirky characters and consistently funny dialogue elevate it from B-grade silliness to must-watch cult status. Plus, Robert Downey Jr. knows exactly how to keep the energy high in a movie that\u2019s fully aware of what it is, hence why it\u2019s stronger than \u201cHoney Don\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Right now, \u201cKiss Kiss Bang Bang\u201d isn\u2019t included on any streaming service since you can only buy or rent it. That might be annoying for some, but honestly, it\u2019s worth the small effort just to avoid wasting time on \u201cHoney Don\u2019t.\u201d Plus, even renting it on its own is a small price to pay for a movie this clever, fast-paced, and genuinely entertaining.<\/p>\n

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