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There were high hopes for Henry Cavill’s latest spy thrillerThe Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfarewhich had its premier in New York on April 13th, and released across the country on April 19th. After the failure of the actor’s previous filmArgylle, fans have been eager to see the actor strike gold in his second collaboration with Guy Ritchie.
While the film started positively by earning great reviews and ratings from critics and preview audiences, it looks like luck has run out for Cavill and Ritchie at the box office following its public release across the USA. The movie has achieved a dubious record held byArgylleas far as domestic box office collection is concerned.
Henry Cavill’s Spy Thriller Has Opened Worse ThanArgylleAt The Box Office
A lot was expected fromThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfarewhich released in the USA over the weekend. The narrative based on the historical book by Damien Lewis, presents a fictionalized version of Operation Postmaster, a British special operation conducted on the Spanish island of Fernando Po during the 2nd World War.
With Ritchie’s stylized approach to action and Henry Cavill’s charismatic presence on screen, the film was one of the most anticipated releases that fans were eagerly looking forward to seeing. After the Superman actor’s exit from two big franchises namely DC andThe Witcherseries, audiences were also keen to see what he would attempt next.
As it turned out, theMan of Steelstar’s spy thrillerArgyllesank without a trace, with audiences and critics panning it across the board. As far as the domestic box office was concerned, the film made a pretty slow start by earning $18 million over its opening weekend in the USA, according toIGN.
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But it looks likeThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfarehas a worse fate than Cavill’s previous film judging by its domestic weekend earnings.The Hollywood Handlehas reported that the film, which was made on a $60 million budget, managed to collect a dismal $9 million in its opening weekend, which is half of whatArgyllemade.
Despite this disappointing start to its journey, the Guy Ritchie film is earning a few glowing critical reviews, with Cavill’s unabashed and enjoyable performance also being lauded.
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DespiteThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfarenot setting the weekend box office on fire, the film looks to be resurrectingHenry Cavill’scareer after the actor’s exit from DC andThe Witcher. While the initial collections are not looking all that favorable, the Superman actor and the film are both getting praise from critics.
While theNew York Postfelt that the movie was an extremely entertaining take on a significant event in history,The Wrapcalled it a ‘larger than life World War II thriller in the Guy Ritchie house style’.The Hollywood Handlepraised many aspects of the film including the British filmmaker’s flair for stylized action along with his penchant for comedy.
“An adrenaline rollercoaster that plunges viewers into a whirlwind of action. Meticulously choreographed combat scenes and a formidable cast, the film exudes an atmosphere of bravery. Ridiculously and aggressively funny, one of Guy Ritchies best movies yet.”
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Cavill could take heart from the fact that many films have pushed forward strongly in their second week at the box office to make up the numbers. More significantly, the fans’ reactions to the actor’s performance and role will ultimately decide if the film ends up as a hit or a miss.
Argylleis available for purchase on Apple TV.
Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
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