Anyone but you, became one of the biggest phenomena of the season. Grossing over $100 million on a budget of just $25, it is one of the highest-grossing films in recent years. Moreover, it has become a mass phenomenon that has managed to capitalize on the viral problem TIK Takparodying his final titles, in a colossal collection. It’s all about exploring romantic comedy from a classic perspective and showing that the genre is more alive than ever.
But this weekend the film broke another new record that surprised many fans: became the highest-grossing William Shakespeare adaptation in history.. The plot is based on one of the most popular works of the British writer and, in fact, is a recreation, almost point by point, of its best elements. Lots of noise, few nutstells how Benedicto and Beatrice fall madly in love as soon as they see each other, but due to a series of misunderstandings they end up breaking up. Only for fate to bring them together again and again.
Anyone but youtakes a premise and turns it into a charming one RomCom in which Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) struggle with mutual disappointment. At the same time, they joke and convince themselves that the best thing for both of them is to be separated. But just like the original text, the more they try, the more obvious it becomes that love will eventually bring them together. What makes the film both a traditional romantic comedy, ideal for fans of the genre, like a funny version of the classic British love story.
Unexpected numbers for “Anyone But You”
Until now, Anyone but you It grossed $189 million at the worldwide box office. But beyond its box office success, what’s astonishing is the film’s ability to remain in the top ten most-watched films in the US two months after its release. The film grossed $7.8 million internationally over the weekend and $2.83 million in four days in the United States. Which makes it one of the biggest triumphs of the Christmas season, of which it is considered a part due to its release on certain dates, and the overall genre to which it belongs.
As an adaptation of Shakespeare, it also occupies a curious place in pop culture. Box office receipts show that the writer’s great novels continue to be among the public’s favorites. Anyone But You had a disappointing $8 million debut, receiving mixed reviews. But thanks to social media and word of mouth, it became the huge success it is today. Including, once again, glorifying the immortal work to which he adapts.
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