Rubber

In a Southern California desert, a sentient, telekinetic car tire named Robert discovers its murderous potential. As it rolls along, it inexplicably destroys living beings and inanimate objects with its mind. A group of spectators is forced to watch the tire's destructive rampage, unaware that they are part of a meta-narrative designed by a filmmaker.

Quentin Dupieux's "Rubber" is a polarizing film that gained a cult following for its bizarre premise and surrealist execution. Critics were divided, with some praising its originality and absurdist humor, while others found it tedious and self-indulgent. Audiences who appreciate unconventional and avant-garde cinema tend to enjoy its unique take on horror tropes.

• Praised for its audacious and original concept.

• Criticized for its pacing and perceived lack of substance.

• Appreciated by fans of absurdist and meta-cinematic works.

Google audience: Google users are divided, with many finding the film's premise hilariously absurd and unique, while others express frustration with its slow pace and lack of clear narrative direction, often describing it as "weird" or "pointless."

Director Quentin Dupieux initially conceived the idea for "Rubber" after seeing a discarded car tire on the side of the road and thinking, "That tire must be so bored. It needs to move."