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Ryan Gosling has appeared in a string of commercial hits, but his filmography always has an underrated masterpiece that fans come to appreciate later. FromBlade Runner 2049to the more recentThe Fall Guy, Gosling’s films may fail at the box office but never fail to amuse viewers. One such underrated film in Gosling’s filmography is the 2016 neo-noir action comedy,The Nice Guys.
The film was recently added to Netflix, withAgents of SHIELDstar Patton Oswalt praising it on social media. While Oswalt had kind words for the movie despite its poor box-office performance, the actor-comedian slammed fans for letting down the underrated film when it was first released. Here is what Oswalt had to say regardingThe Nice Guys.
Agents of SHIELDstar Patton Oswalt reacts to Ryan Gosling’sThe Nice Guyslanding on Netflix
The Nice Guysis a 2016 neo-noir action-comedy movie directed by Shane Black. It stars Russell Crowe andRyan Goslingin the lead roles and emerged as a box-office disaster. It currently holds a critic approval rating of 91% onRotten Tomatoesand was recently added to Netflix.
On X, actor-comedianPatton Oswalt, known for his role as the Koenigs inMarvel Television’sAgents of SHIELD, reacted to the film landing on Netflix. Here is what Oswalt had to say about the critically well-received box-office disaster.
This movie should have made a billion dollars and we should be on the 3rd sequel. A ridiculously funny, entertaining, heartfelt slice of action and comedy with a truly well thought-out mystery at its center. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️https://t.co/7ZCx1wXThn
From Oswalt’s words, it is evident that the actor enjoyed the Gosling-led film and praised it for its performances and mystery elements. As a result, it is safe to say that Oswalt is a fan of the movie.
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Moreover, Oswalt suggested that the film should’ve been a blockbuster spawning multiple sequels, especially since the premise supported the idea. However, Oswalt slammed fans for sleeping on the underrated movie when it was first released, resulting in it tanking at the box office.
The Nice Guysdirector Shane Black wanted to make a sequel
The Nice Guyscenters onGosling’s private eye Holland Marchand tough enforcer for hire Jackson Healy (Crowe) as they investigate the disappearance of a girl in 1977 Los Angeles. It was made of a reported budget of $50 million and only managed to gross $71.2 million globally (viaBox Office Mojo).
Ahead of the film’s release, director Shane Black had expressed caution about plans for a sequel but wanted to make it if the first installment proved to be a hit (viaCinemaBlend). However, given the film’s poor commercial performance, Black cast doubts on a sequel happening in 2018.
In a heartbeat, if someone would pay for it. We had all kinds of ideas. The problem is it didn’t do that well at the box office. I imagine it will break even, which is not a formula for reacquiring two very expensive movie stars and proceeding with a sequel.
Black made the above statement (viaFandango), expressing that while he was interested in exploring sequel ideas, the film’s financial bottom line made it nearly impossible.
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Since its original release, the film has garnered a cult following, primarily because of Gosling and Crowe’s chemistry. As a result, if it draws in strong numbers on Netflix and stays on the top charts for weeks, the streaming giant might just consider greenlighting a sequel.
The Nice Guysis streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
