The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

Viewership

Luminate, which measures streaming performance in the U.S. by analyzing viewership data, audience engagement metrics, and content reach across various platforms, calculated that The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat was the fifth most-streamed original movie during the week of August 12–23, with 139.2 million minutes of watch time.^[17] JustWatch, a guide to streaming content with access to data from more than 40 million users around the world, estimated that it was the fifth most-streamed film in the U.S. from August 26 to September 1.^[18] The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat ranked No. 13 on Hulu's "Top 15 Today" list—a daily updated list of the platform's most-watched titles—on September 5, 2024.^[19]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 65% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.8/10.^[20] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 55 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.^[21] Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter said Mabry’s adaptation of Moore’s book effectively portrays deep friendships among older Black women, focusing on their reflections following the death of a patriarchal figure. Gyarkye found the film notable for its tender handling of the characters' personal and romantic struggles, with strong performances from the cast adding depth to its sentimental narrative.^[22] Amy Nicholson of The New York Times said The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat offers a melodramatic array of themes, including adultery, alcoholism, and murder, presented with a mix of humor and pathos. Nicholson stated that the film is engaging due to its vibrant portrayal of three friends, strong performances by the cast, and the film's indulgent, if occasionally over-the-top, narrative style.^[23]

Robert Daniels of RogerEbert.com said that the film grabs attention towards its eye-catching plot details and performances, but pushes audiences away due to its ludicrous plot points.^[24] Lisa Kennedy of Variety added that the film had moments of minor magic owing to the friendship dynamic.^[25] Kate Erbland of IndieWire added that the adult cast members anchor the film through their performances.^[26] Radheyan Simonpillai of The Guardian criticised that the erratic storytelling, like a bunch of detailed sketches and monologues, making the film never intended to be how it shaped. She, however, complimented the performances despite the narrative flaws.^[27] B. Panther of Paste added that despite the exceptional talent and promising story about friendship through adversity, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat seems destined to be lost to the platform's over-extended menu of lukewarm film library and overlooked in favor of more nourishing and enjoyable food.^[28]

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