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Actor Henry Cavill expressed his dislike for sex scenes in movies and TV shows, stating that they are often overused and can be a "cop-out." He believes that the human imagination is more powerful and that sex scenes are not always necessary for storytelling. Fortunately, his latest film "Argylle" does not feature any sex scenes.
Argylle, the new spy action comedy film, has been generating buzz for its numerous unexpected plot twists and turns. The story follows Elly Conway, an author whose spy novels about Agent Argylle become entangled with real-life espionage plots. The film's convoluted narrative includes a conspiracy theory linking the fictional author to pop star Taylor Swift. Despite its box office struggles, the movie's star-studded cast and over-the-top performances have kept audiences engaged, with the plot culminating in a series of dramatic revelations and a post-credits scene that ties the story to the Kingsman series.
The film "Argylle" has a twist that involves brainwashing the protagonist, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, into becoming a successful author to uncover a secret. However, the twist is criticized for its lack of narrative sense and the miscasting of Howard in the dual role. The film also faces criticism for its lapses in logic and wasted potential with its star-studded cast, ultimately failing to deliver on its promising premise.
Despite winning the domestic weekend box office, the spy thriller Argylle had a slow start with only $18.0 million in North America, adding $17.3 million overseas for a worldwide total of $35.3 million. With a reported $200 million production budget and a star-studded cast, including Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, and Samuel L. Jackson, the film's disappointing debut was noted. The theatrical release of The Chosen's fourth season took second place with $6.0 million, followed by The Beekeeper, Wonka, and Migration in the top five.
Despite a star-studded cast and a $200 million production budget, director Matthew Vaughn's film Argylle is bombing at the box office, with an estimated $16.5 million domestic opening and lackluster international numbers. The spy flick, which features Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill, has been criticized as one of the worst movies ever made, with a 35% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes after Dua Lipa's successful feature film debut in Barbie, which grossed $1.44 billion and received eight Academy Award nominations.
Matthew Vaughn's spy comedy "Argylle" debuts with a disappointing $18 million in the U.S. and $35.3 million globally, falling short of expectations given its high production cost of $200-250 million. Despite little competition, the film's lackluster performance raises questions about Apple's theatrical ambitions. Meanwhile, the faith-based series "The Chosen: Season 4, Episodes 1-3" surprises with a strong $6.1 million weekend debut, and other musicals like Warner Bros.' "Wonka" and Paramount's "Mean Girls" continue to perform well at the box office.
"Argylle," a spy-comedy starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Sam Rockwell, bombed at the box office with an estimated opening of $16.5 million against its $200 million production budget. Despite poor reviews and lackluster audience reception, the film's performance is viewed differently due to its association with Apple Studios. The disappointing debut raises concerns for director Matthew Vaughn's plans for potential sequels, while Universal Pictures, which is distributing the movie, remains unaffected financially.
Matthew Vaughn's big-budget spy-comedy "Argylle" is struggling at the North American box office with an estimated $16.5 million debut, marking a significant setback for Apple's theatrical ambitions. Despite a star-studded cast and a reported $200 million production cost, the film has received poor reviews and underwhelming box office numbers. Meanwhile, the faith-based series "The Chosen" is making a special nationwide theatrical release, and holdovers like Warner Bros.' "Wonka" and Paramount's "Mean Girls" are achieving box office milestones.
Apple's mega-budgeted film "Argylle" underperforms at the box office on its opening day, only grossing $6.5 million in North America despite a star-studded ensemble and a $200 million production budget. The film, directed by Matthew Vaughn and featuring a cast including Henry Cavill and Bryce Dallas Howard, has received negative reviews and a lackluster audience response. With its disappointing start, "Argylle" faces an uphill battle to become the franchise starter it was intended to be, while upcoming releases like "Bob Marley: One Love" and "Madame Web" are expected to draw more attention at the box office.
The spy comedy "Argylle" reveals that protagonist Elly is actually a CIA operative named Rachel Kyle, setting up potential sequels and crossovers with other spy franchises. The post-credits scene hints at a prequel set in the same universe as "Kingsman," and the real authors behind the "Argylle" book are finally revealed to be Terry Hayes and Tammy Cohen.
Director Matthew Vaughn discusses his latest film "Argylle," addressing the Taylor Swift conspiracy theory, his involvement in Daniel Craig becoming James Bond, and his thoughts on Marvel's decline. Vaughn also talks about casting Dua Lipa in the film, his experience with the X-Men series, and his interest in potentially directing a Marvel movie in the future.
Matthew Vaughn's action spy-comedy film "Argylle" kicks off its box office run with $1.7 million in previews, facing a subdued start amid critical reception. The $200 million movie, distributed by Universal on behalf of Apple Original Films, is expected to earn $15-20 million domestically. Despite the challenging outlook, the film's release is a positive development for theater owners amidst a slowdown in new releases. "Argylle" features a star-studded ensemble cast and is playing in Imax and other premium large format screens worldwide.
"Argylle," a star-studded action comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn, opened with $1.7 million in Thursday previews at the box office and is expected to make between $15 million and $20 million in its opening weekend. Despite the low preview grosses and poor reviews, the film, backed by Apple Studios, is anticipated to generate buzz for Apple TV+ streaming service. Starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, and an ensemble cast, "Argylle" faces competition from upcoming releases "Madame Web" and "Bob Marley: One Love."
The North American box office is expecting a boost with the release of two wide films, "Argylle" and "The Chosen: Season 4 Episodes 1-3," following a slow weekend. "Argylle," directed by Matthew Vaughn and featuring a star-studded cast, is projected to open with a range of $13M-$21M, while "The Chosen" is anticipated to bring in $2.5M-$5.5M. However, mixed social media sentiment and lower critics' ratings for "Argylle" may impact its performance, while "The Chosen" faces uncertainty due to simultaneous ticket availability for multiple episode launches and a longer runtime. Overall, the weekend box office is projected to see a decrease from previous years.
The review of "Argylle" criticizes the film for lacking the affection, understanding, and respect typically associated with a homage to spy movies, instead feeling soulless and pasted together. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, the movie offers mild surprises but fails to deliver any real pleasure, with the protagonist, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, being a best-selling spy novelist and a cat lady. The review concludes that "Argylle" embodies the worry about soulless, human-free content in the film industry.