‘The Bride’ Bombs As ‘Hoppers’ Breaks Pixar’s 9-Year Box Office Streak
From the beginning, the high price tag for the film The Bride! seemed questionable, considering its unusual story: Jessie Buckley plays a woman brought back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein’s monster in 1930s Chicago. The pair then embark on a cross-country adventure reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde, sparking a feminist movement along the way – and there are even musical numbers! The film is directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, known for her acting roles in films like Secretary and The Dark Knight. This is her second feature film after the critically acclaimed The Lost Daughter (2021). While The Lost Daughter was a smaller, intimate film that didn’t perform hugely at the box office, it also cost much less to make and was released on Netflix in the US, which doesn’t prioritize theatrical releases. Warner Bros. is facing potentially significant losses with The Bride!, which has received mixed reviews. Critics generally agree the film is ambitious and daring, but they’re divided on whether its ideas truly succeed.
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