After some fairly positive social media reactions, the full review embargo for Ti West's horror-tinged adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer, has lifted.
Though some critics enjoyed the movie, the majority found a lot of problems with it, and chief among them seems to be star Johnny Depp.
Ebenezer is currently sitting at a "Rotten" 52% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews.
This movie marks Depp's mainstream Hollywood comeback after the controversial actor was "cancelled" following a bitter court battle with ex-wife Amber Heard. Depp was ultimately acquitted, but the stigma of the serious accusations followed him for a few years.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star has retained much of his fanbase, however, and Ebenezer looks set to claim the domestic box office No. 1 spot this weekend with a $20 million to $23 million debut.
This November, prepare to be ghosted. Johnny Depp is the deliciously unpleasant Ebenezer Scrooge in a thrilling reimagining of the most iconic ghost story of all time. On one unforgettable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer collides with his past, present, and future on a supernatural journey that will decide his ultimate fate. If you think you know his story, think again. Directed by Ti West and with a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern, Ebenezer also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen.