The year 2024 may be remembered in the future for showing that the film industry has a lot to offer. And all this after five difficult years that included pandemic-related health measures and even a writers’ strike. The combination of both situations delayed calendars, sent projects into oblivion and influenced the development of other films such as Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. The last one, with no upcoming release date.
But the productions that were able to overcome the obstacles found better ground for success in 2024. From such epics as Dune: part 2action comedies such as Deadpool and Wolverine (Deadpool and Wolverine) even an animated like Inside Out 2 And Moana 2. The truth is, he made it clear this year that Hollywood may have a craft problem. Moreover, you can emerge from the test as a winner.
However, at the other extreme, there was a group of productions that failed miserably. Some, to the surprise of specialist critics, considered them to be among the most important games of the year. There were several reasons, and none of them are very clear, but one thing is clear: the failures of 2024 are surprising in the quality of the films. To demonstrate the above, we leave you with five that you should give a second chance. From an atypical take on the spy genre to a box office disaster that’s not as bad as it sounds. A small selection of some productions that deserve to be vindicated.
Argyle: The Secret Agent (Apple TV+)
Matthew Vaughn’s film failed at the box office, with critics finding it boring, full of clichés and poor acting. And as if that weren’t enough, it also went unnoticed on Apple TV+. the catalog of which arrived the same year.
Despite all of the above, Argyle: Secret Agent Almost a year after its release, it has some advantages that should be highlighted. On the one hand, Bryce Dallas Howard’s performance as Ellie Conway. The actress brings humor and charm to her character, a spy novelist who discovers that her stories are coming true. On the other hand, his chemistry with Sam Rockwell, who plays Aidan, his comrade and lover.
To the above should be added wonderful combat and action scenes – the director’s calling card – and a soundtrack that includes the song Electric Energy, voiced by Ariana De Bose. So, if you have some free time this Christmas, You can give the film a second chance.
Furiosa: From the Mad Max saga (Movistar+)
Nobody expected a prequel Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) may be a failure. The series centers on popular character Furiosa (now played by Anya Taylor Joy, taking over from Charlize Theron) in a detailed origin story. Moreover, Warner gave George Miller complete creative freedom. which he decided to explore through film in its complex dystopian universe.
Only the combination didn’t work. The film divided critics between those who praised it and those who considered it a missed opportunity. As if that weren’t enough, it was criticized as pretentious, overly long and offering little.
However, there is more to the film than just its flaws, which it does have and point to a script that fails to fully excite. Despite this, Furiosa: From the Mad Max saga explores the universe imagined by Miller more thoroughly than any other film in the saga. This allowed its director to rethink some of the ideas about violence, resource depletion and love that he had previously explored. If you have time – and patience – This strip could be your great discovery of the Christmas season.
Specialist (SkyShowtime)
This is one of the rare cases where there is no clear explanation as to why a film failed. Specialist had everything to become blockbuster. The main character is Ryan Gosling. He reached the peak of popularity after his role as Ken in the blockbuster Barbie.
On the other hand, his co-star Emily Blunt was just nominated for an Oscar for her role in Oppenheimer. As if that weren’t enough, director David Leitch hit the big time with bullet train, Which premiered in 2022 and received good reviews.
But the truth is that something didn’t work. The story of a stuntman who must help the director solve a mysterious disappearance, disappointed at the box office. And although the film received unanimous acclaim in the trade press, the public did not seem to be very interested in either the plot, the cast, or the stunts included in it. Despite this, the film is entertaining, with the lead couple sharing good chemistry and some impeccable special effects. If you want to give a second chance to the cinema at the end of the year, this is a great option.
Ghostbusters: Frozen (Movistar+)
Saga of Ghostbusters She’s been through a lot of trouble since Hollywood seemed determined to bring her back from the grave. From a reboot that no one liked and another that was considered pure nostalgia, the truth is that the plot has seen good times and bad. But even so, it continued to attract public interest. Whether it’s a complaint about the female cast or mourn the death of the first team member.
Except Ghostbusters: Ice Empire. A sequel to the 2021 hit, the script continues the story of the Spenglers, who are now full-time ghost hunters with their family. Once again, the film abused the resource of nostalgia, included cameos of characters and wasted time exploring mythology that led nowhere. Just now The Unconditional turned their backs on him and turned him into one of the failures of 2024.
Despite this, the film is not entirely a failure. The platonic romance between Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and the ghostly Melody (Emily Alyn Lind) is touching. Also worth remembering is Kumail Nanjiani’s funny performance as Nadeem. If you’re looking for something to watch on a boring afternoon, this could be a great option.
Kraven the Hunter (in theaters)
We know: the film failed at the box office. The critics didn’t like it either, which sent him to the basement spider universe from Sony and aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. As if that weren’t enough, it brings an almost humiliating conclusion to the studio’s villainous saga. So why give him a second chance?
Something interesting happens to the tape. Within the context Spider-ManIt turns out unsuccessful and annoying. But as an action movie, it has enough ingredients to be interesting. Which includes some interesting scenes and battles that are worth watching. So if you’re looking for something this holiday…See that it doesn’t require much effort, this is your option.
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