Steve Martin fans all have their favorite among his many hit movies. However, it’s a testament to how rich his filmography is that Martin’s career is filled with underrated entries. In particular, the actor’s most critically acclaimed movie often gets lost in the shuffle amid some of his more commercially successful ones. But Martin’s fans should consider taking a deep dive into one of his most well-reviewed and, these days, least-talked-about projects.

Steve Martin movies tend to divide fans and critics

Comedy is perhaps the most subjective type of storytelling. So it isn’t entirely surprising that many of Martin’s biggest hit movies are not exactly critical darlings. Films like 2003’s Cheaper by the Dozen, its 2005 sequel, HouseSitter, and Bringing Down the House all overcame poor scores on Rotten Tomatoes to become box office hits. Even Martin’s highest-grossing movie, 2015 animated film Home, received a poor reception from critics.