Unstoppable Will Smith: Action Flop Reigns Supreme on Netflix's Top 10 Chart for 4th Consecutive Week!
Despite high expectations, Will Smith's action film, Gemini Man, has been dominating Netflix's Top 10 Chart for a remarkable 4 consecutive weeks, leaving audiences puzzled about its underperformance at the box office
Summary
Despite being a critical and financial flop upon its release in 2019, Gemini Man has been dominating Netflix's charts for four consecutive weeks.
The film was heavily criticized for its lackluster plot and failure to explore the complexities of cloning, which led to a poor rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite some positive feedback on Will Smith's performance and the impressive visuals, the de-aging technology and high frame rate received significant backlash. Nevertheless, the film maintains a decent audience score, suggesting that viewers still find enjoyment in it.
Gemini Man, directed by Ang Lee, shows no signs of slowing down on Netflix. Despite its initial failure in theaters in 2019, the sci-fi action film has now spent its fourth consecutive week in the Global Top 10. From October 9 to October 15, Gemini Man was viewed for a total of 10.3 million hours and received 5.3 million views, placing it in the third position just behind the new Netflix originals Reptile and Fair Play. This achievement marks the longest run any film has had in Netflix's Top 10.
Why Gemini Man Bombed At The Box Office
Gemini Man's unexpected dominance on Netflix's Top 10 for four consecutive weeks is surprising given its initial failure upon release in 2019. Despite generating $174 million in revenue against a $138 million budget, Paramount suffered an estimated loss of $111 million, leading to Gemini Man being labeled as a commercial disappointment. While some praise was given to Smith's performance and Lee's impressive cinematography, critics largely criticized the film for its lackluster plot and failure to effectively address the complex subject of cloning. As a result, Gemini Man received a low rating of 26 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
In addition to these criticisms, the de-aging technology used on Smith's character in Gemini Man received considerable backlash and was regarded as one of the worst implementations of this technology. The film's decision to utilize an unusually high frame rate of 120 fps also faced criticism for its perceived garishness compared to the standard 24 fps. However, despite these shortcomings, Gemini Man still manages to hold an audience score of 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a positive reception among those who watched it. This ongoing success on Netflix's charts after four years suggests that audiences continue to find elements to enjoy in Gemini Man.
Source: Netflix
