Key Points:
– Both Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have summer movies that have created a buzz.
– Reynold's film ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' is a mega-event of the year, while Lively's movie ‘It Ends With Us' is a dramatic romance.
– The romantic drama ‘It Ends With Us' has impressively earned $7 million after Thursday previews.
– ‘It Ends With Us' enjoys 95% audience reception, despite a 58% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
– ‘Borderlands', a competitor to ‘It Ends With Us', has been severely criticized by both audiences and critics.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Hollywood's power couple, are making waves in the summer movie season. With back-to-back releases from this dynamic duo, the film industry is set to experience exciting and high-performing features that bring a unique blend of high-action and deep, emotional storylines.
While Reynolds' ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' is set as the event movie of the year, his promotion of his wife's film ‘It Ends With Us' demonstrates their united front in the film industry. The promotional activities led by Reynolds spoke volumes about his support for Lively's romantic drama, and has likely pushed the performance of the movie even further.
‘High Praises and Solid Box Office Performance for It Ends With Us'
Falling under the romance drama genre, ‘It Ends With Us' landed a solid $7 million at the box office just after Thursday previews alone. According to Deadline, this is the first time since 1990 that a superstar couple has had back-to-back theatrical releases that have boosted each other's performance. The last time this happened was with Bruce Willis in ‘Die Hard 2' and Demi Moore in ‘Ghost'.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, with a score of 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences appear to be more receptive to the film. It commands an impressive score of 95% from the audience, showcasing the film's popularity amongst the general public.
‘Borderlands Being Overshadowed'
Interestingly, ‘It Ends With Us' seems to be faring better than its big-budget competitor ‘Borderlands'. Despite being pegged as a potential summer hit, ‘Borderlands' is receiving harsh criticism from both critics and audiences. The movie currently stands at a shocking 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of only 48%. Where ‘It Ends With Us' has shown resilience, ‘Borderlands' seems to be finding its momentum.
To conclude, the summer movie season is off to a fascinating start, thanks to the ‘power couple' effect. Reynold's ‘Deadpool & Wolverine' is a mega-attractor of eyes and wallets, while Lively's ‘It Ends With Us', despite its genre, is turning heads and filling seats at the cinemas. Despite falling under the intense scrutiny of critics, fans have embraced ‘It Ends With Us', pushing it above big-budget competitors like ‘Borderlands.' As the season unfolds, more developments are sure to emerge. Stay tuned for more exciting news on the summer movie season and the remarkable impact of Hollywood's power couple.
