Sofia Carson called 'dreadful actress' for her 'bad acting' in Netflix's My Oxford Year: 'Even Corey Mylchreest couldn't save it'
What is My Oxford Year about?
My Oxford Year follows Anna De Le VAGA (Sofia Carson), an ambitious American who heads to Oxford to study poetry before starting a prestigious finance job in New York. There, she meets Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest), a witty teaching assistant, and the two fall for each other despite starting off on the wrong foot.
Just as their romance deepens, Anna discovers Jamie is terminally ill and has chosen to stop treatment. What begins as a classic academic romance turns into an emotional journey about love, loss, and finding meaning beyond ambition. The film, based on Julia Whelan's novel of the same name, blends charm and tragedy, leaving viewers heartbroken.
Fans are slamming Sofia Carson's 'bad acting' online
My Oxford Year centres entirely around Anna's journey, placing much of the spotlight on Sofia Carson. As the emotional anchor of the film, Carson was meant to carry the weight of the story, but many viewers felt her performance fell flat. Critics and fans alike pointed out that her emotional scenes lacked depth, making it harder for the audience to fully connect with the character. Combined with what some called a weak script, her portrayal may have softened the overall impact the film was aiming for.
One user wrote, "Watching my Oxford year solidified my opinion that Sofia Carson is a dreadful actress; my goodness, was that shit."
watching my oxford year solidified my opinion that sophia carson is a dreadful actress, my goodness was that shit. pic.twitter.com/av1y51OthB
"Watching my oxford year, and it's truly incredible how Sofia Carson's superpower is making every movie she's in genuine trash. Not even corey could save it," a second disappointed user added.
watching my oxford year, and it's truly incredible how sofia carson's superpower is making every movie she's in genuine trash. not even corey could save it. pic.twitter.com/rxjigZJwx2
One user bluntly criticised the actress, writing, "Sofia Carson needs to start taking serious acting classes. My Oxford Year did not hit me as hard as it should have because her acting kept annoying me. She acts the same way for every character she plays. The acting always feels forced. I don't know how to describe it, but iykyk."
Sofia Carson needs to start taking serious acting classes. My Oxford Year did not hit me as hard as it should have bcuz her acting kept annoying me. She acts the same way for every character she plays. The acting always gives forced. I don't know how to describe it but iykyk.
"It had some nice visuals, beautiful scenery, and a good amount of romance, but it lacked raw emotion. The storyline and ending felt rushed. Sofia Carson's acting was bad. Acting was weak overall. Btw, IT'S NOT A ROMCOM. My rating would be 5.5/10," one user said.
It had some nice visuals, beautiful scenery and a good amount of romance but it lacked raw emotion. The storyline and ending felt rushed. Sofia carson's acting was bad. Acting was weak overall. Btw, IT'S NOT A ROMCOM. My rating would be: 5.5/10 pic.twitter.com/dImX5mJBpk
"I'm watching my Oxford year & they really should've cast someone other than Sofia Carson. Like, I just can't get behind her acting; she doesn't pull me in i can't get into any of her movies, which really sucks because I love romcoms, and I LOVE Corey Mylchreest so much," stated another disappointed user.
im watching my oxford year & they really shouldve casted someone other than sofia carson like i just cant get behind her acting she doesn't pull me in i cant get into any of her movies which really sucks bc i love romcoms and I LOVE corey mylchreest so much :(
Check out some more reactions below:
this can NOT be my evelyn hugo dawg 😭😭 SOFIA CARSON CAN NOT ACT WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO US???? pic.twitter.com/UnMz24502O
She's easily one of the Worst mainstream actres and has two worst performances in last year. My favorite time is when gays use this caricature emotion scene to justify that she can ACT when this style of acting would've got her worst actor award in the 90s and 00s pic.twitter.com/cacQGYOjK6
just finished watching my oxford year...two hours of my life i'll never get back. plot made no sense and sofia carson can't act. im irritated asl
i just finished my oxford year and it was in theory good, but i found it really hard to enjoy when sofia carson's acting is a bit unnatural, something's off i can't put my finger on it. maybe she's just too pretty😭 #MyOxfordYear
More about Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson first found fame as Evie in Disney Channel's Descendants and has since carved out a steady space in Netflix's romance lineup. She's starred in Feel the Beat, Purple Hearts—which she also co-produced and co-wrote music for—and Carry-On alongside Taron Egerton, one of Netflix's biggest English-language hits. In 2025, she led The Life List and now My Oxford Year, where she also serves as executive producer.
Outside of acting, Carson is also known for her advocacy work as a UNICEF Ambassador and champion for Latina voices in Hollywood.
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