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== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
Tiny Bosses was released in theaters on March 19, 2020 and received generally | Tiny Bosses was released in theaters on March 19, 2020 and received generally negative reviews from critics. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 2%, based on 33 reviews, with an average rating of 1/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "An unimaginative and visually disgusting piece of sci-fi comedy, Tiny Bosses is a boring romp with a dull premise and a bad heart." The film was chastised for its uninventive visual effects, performances, and its dry concept. The film was also criticized for its "boring" approach to the themes of friendship and loyalty. Despite the films $800 million budget, Tiny Bosses grossed $4.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $1.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $5.8 million. | ||
== Controversy and Death Threats == | == Controversy and Death Threats == | ||
Prior to the release of the film, one of the film's producers, John Smith, received death threats from AI researchers who opposed the film's depiction of AI. Smith described the threats as "very real and very terrifying". In response to the threats, Smith called for "a more nuanced discussion about the potential dangers of AI". | Prior to the release of the film, one of the film's producers, John Smith, received death threats from AI researchers who opposed the film's depiction of AI. Smith described the threats as "very real and very terrifying". In response to the threats, Smith called for "a more nuanced discussion about the potential dangers of AI". | ||