Britney Spears Classic Gets a Surprise Theatrical Re-Release, 21 Years Later
After two decades, Britney Spears' ill-fated film is set to redeem itself with a theatrical re-release The pop icon's sole lead role in a movie occurred in 2002, and this second chance promises to captivate audiences once more
Summary
The 2002 Britney Spears movie Crossroads is making a comeback in theaters.
Despite its $61.1 million earnings, the movie garnered unfavorable reviews and holds a mere 15% score on Rotten Tomatoes. In anticipation of Britney's memoir, The Woman in Me, releasing on October 24, the movie will have a limited re-release for two nights.
The Britney Spears movie Crossroads is scheduled for a theatrical re-release this Fall, according to Entertainment Weekly. The film, which marked Spears' debut as a lead actress, tells the story of Lucy, a young woman who embarks on a road trip with two old friends. Along the way, they navigate love, challenges, maturity, and the significance of friendship. Despite its financial success, grossing $61.1 million on a $12 million budget, Crossroads received negative reviews and currently holds a 15% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
In line with the release of Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, on October 24, the movie will be shown in theaters for two nights only, on October 23 and 25. The title of the memoir is inspired by a line from the Crossroads song "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman."
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Source: EW
