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A thrilling pitch meeting turns into a nightmare as a new film, 65, takes a dark twist With unexpected events and gripping performances, this Netflix hit captivates audiences with its intense storyline and leaves them wanting more
Summary
Despite initial disappointment and negative reviews, the movie 65 may gain a cult following due to its survival thriller elements and streaming success.
The film's storyline and unexpected plot twists, including the revelation that the main characters are actually aliens, failed to captivate and satisfy the audience.
Despite facing fierce competition at the box office, 65 had a hard time sustaining its momentum beyond the initial weekend and only managed to barely surpass its production budget in terms of earnings.
Screen Rant's Pitch Meeting series has found success with the streaming hit 65. Starring Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt, the sci-fi action movie follows a pilot from an alien planet whose mission is interrupted when an asteroid damages his ship, stranding him on Earth with one other survivor. Together, they must find a way back home. Co-written and directed by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, creators of the Quiet Place franchise, the film received mixed-to-negative reviews and underperformed at the box office, earning only $60 million against its $45 million budget.
Now, six months after its theatrical release, Screen Rant's Pitch Meeting revisits 65. In a humorous video, the episode brings attention to the movie's flaws, particularly its reliance on the familiar storyline of an older man and a young girl who cannot communicate, similar to Logan. Additionally, the episode playfully teases the film's marketing strategy, which heavily promoted the surprising twist that the story takes place 65 million years ago and that the protagonists are actually aliens disguised as humans (despite their apparent human appearances).
What Went Wrong With 65
Before its release, there was excitement surrounding 65 due to its unique twist on futuristic humans arriving on Earth 65 million years ago, with Driver having to deal with dinosaurs. The fact that Woods and Beck had co-written the successful A Quiet Place and received positive reviews for their previous directorial work, Haunt, also built anticipation among audiences.
However, both critics and viewers were ultimately disappointed with the final product. They felt that the story was too predictable and lacked originality, and were let down by the revelation that Driver and Greenblatt were aliens instead of being involved in a time travel scenario. Many reviews also criticized the lack of thrills and criticized the slow pace of the film, despite its relatively short runtime of 93 minutes.
65 faced additional challenges at the box office, with the competition from Scream VI. Although it initially performed well in its opening weekend, the film quickly declined in the following weeks due to negative word-of-mouth.
Despite its initial shortcomings, it seems that 65 may develop a cult following in the future. Upon being released on Netflix, it swiftly claimed the top spot on the streaming platform. Additionally, with a 65% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, it appears that the movie's pursuit of survival thrills has struck a chord with certain viewers.
