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Hollywood is a constant churning mill of content with competitiveness rooted at its core. A striking example of this is the current summer box office that has witnessed a tide of resurgence following the release of the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence starrerBad Boys: Ride or Die.The fourth installment in the franchise holds immense importance, at least for the former entertainment stalwart, who is marking his biggest return to the big screens after the 2022 Oscars debacle.
In a similar fashion, this flick also holds significance for the director duo of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. A couple of years down the line, this very pair had taken to the task of bringingThe Mummystar Brendan Fraser back to the spotlight with a potentialBatgirlmovie. Axed during its production, the movie never saw the light of the day. However, their merit has again held them high up in the limelight as they spearhead theMen In Blackactor’s comeback.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah put Will Smith on the driving seat with Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Making their second consecutive return to the action-comedy franchise following 2020’sBad Boys for Life,the directors have surpassed expectations. StarringWill Smithas Mike Lowrey andMartin Lawrenceas Marcus Burnett,Bad Boys: Ride or Diestormed into theaters as itopened and grossed past $56 million in just three daysof its release against an expected return of $30 million.
The buddy-cop plot received a revival of sorts whenAdil El ArbiandBilall Fallahtook over as the directors. Bringing alongunique camera movements, hand-to-hand combat styles, and streamlined storytelling, their latest venture has also broken the summer box office slump that saw movies struggling to clinch good numbers. Additionally, its performance comes despite tough competition from the likes ofFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagaand Netflix productions such asHit Man.
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Remarkably, the movie has already made back itsbudget of $100 millionwith a global haul of $104 million and counting. The cherry on top comes with the audience reception of the flick. Currently standing at a solid 97% on Rotten Tomatoes with over a thousand ratings, the score reflects theaudience’s approval of Will Smith’s returnto the box office after years of clamoring for the same.
Batgirl initially planned for a Brendan Fraser comeback at the hands of the directors
Set within the DCEU that started withZack Snyderand got scrapped underJames Gunn,Batgirlplanned to starBrendan Fraseras the antagonist, Firefly with Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah handling the direction and tone of the movie. However, budgetary overruns, pandemic delays, and a complete reboot of the DC Studios administration eventually got the project shelved and along with itany hopes of a return for the acclaimedGeorge of the Junglestar.
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A series of traumatic incidents and health issues had led to Fraser dropping out of the Hollywood race. Regardless, in 2022 he starred as a reclusive teacher named Charlie, struggling with his own share of problems. The resounding performance not only earned him critical acclaim anda six-minute-long standing ovationduring the film’s screening at the Venice Film Festival but also a Best Actor Oscar in 2023, marking his comeback.
Imteshal Karim
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Bearing a penchant for writing in multiple forms, I love telling a good story and hope to tell impactful ones about the fandom’s side of the Entertainment industry. I found the movie of my life in Christopher Nolan’s 2014' s Interstellar, which fascinated me with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving me curious about Hollywood. In my leisure time, you will find me indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.
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