Ridley Scott says who he blamed for the box office failure of the Last Duel
Last match Released in theaters for nearly a month, but the historical epic quickly became a box office bomb, grossing only $ 28.1 million worldwide. The film’s financial failures have now led director Ridley Scott to blame millennials.
20th Century Studios‘ Last match is a historical drama revolving around the venerable knight Jean de Carrouges, who challenges his friend Jacques Le Gris to a duel with the judiciary after Jean’s wife, Marguerite, accuses Jacques of raping her. . The film stars big names like Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer. Although it performed poorly financially, Last match received critical acclaim for its direction, performance, and writing (currently 86% rotten tomatoes), as many viewers believe it to be one of Scott’s best films to date. since you 2000 Oscar winner Fighter.
Scott recently spoke on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast about his recent career and work, including two films to be released in 2021 (Last match and Gucci house). As for his explanation for Last matchBox office failures, Scott blamed Millennials for not giving the film a chance. “I think it sums it up – what we have today [are] the audience was brought up on these damn cell phones. Millennium [sic] Scott said. “This is a broad stroke, but I think we are working on it right now with Facebook. This is a misdirection that has occurred as it has brought misguided beliefs to this latest generation, I think. ”
The director will add that he stood Last matchof the script, believing it’s important to “be your own critic. The only thing you should really have an opinion of what you’ve just done. Walk away. Make sure you’re happy happy. And don’t look back.” Scott even remembers his box office failure with his classic 1982 Blade Runner, and how that movie helped shape his mindset to stop all criticism and continue making content based on his own interests. Last match will get a second chance in return for its low performance, as Disney Plus recently announced the movie will be available to stream in select locations starting in early December.
While that’s fun Last matchThe power of the stars in front and behind the camera did not attract a wider audience, it is important to consider the marketing of the film (as there seem to be very few commercials/television spots being featured). ) and when the movie was released (it was around the time when other blockbusters like There’s no time to die, Halloween Kills, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Sand dunes all released). Either way, great to see Disney Plus expands content and willing to share this stellar film, just as Scott continues to follow his gut instincts by creating more engaging content and not bogged down by any critical or box office failures.
Last match Currently showing in theaters.
The source: WTF with Marc Maron
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