Melania's UK Box Office Plummets by 88% as Critics Pan Film
The biographical drama, which has been met with scathing reviews from critics, opened in the UK with a lackluster performance, charting at No 29 and raking in £32,974 across just 155 cinemas. The modest start marked a far cry from its explosive US debut 10 days ago, where it snagged the third spot and grossed $7.2m (£5.76m).
However, the film's fortunes took an even darker turn in its second week of release, with tracking organisation Comscore revealing that it has taken just £4,091 from 62 locations, resulting in a site average of £65.98 - or around six tickets per venue. This represents an alarming 88% decline since last week, albeit not quite as steep as the 67% drop in the US.
The film's dismal performance has been attributed to the harsh reception it received from critics, with many branding it "a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest" and "two hours of pure, endless hell". The near-universal critical disdain has left some questioning whether audience reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes are genuine.
A spokesperson for the site attempted to defend the unusual disparity between critic and audience reviews, claiming that all opinions were verified through Fandango ticket purchases. However, this move seems little more than a desperate attempt to deflect criticism from an underwhelming film.
The documentary's poor showing has significant implications for Amazon, which reportedly paid $75m (£55m) for the rights to the film. A streaming date is now expected to be announced soon, although it remains to be seen whether even this will be enough to salvage the project's troubled reputation.
The biographical drama, which has been met with scathing reviews from critics, opened in the UK with a lackluster performance, charting at No 29 and raking in £32,974 across just 155 cinemas. The modest start marked a far cry from its explosive US debut 10 days ago, where it snagged the third spot and grossed $7.2m (£5.76m).
However, the film's fortunes took an even darker turn in its second week of release, with tracking organisation Comscore revealing that it has taken just £4,091 from 62 locations, resulting in a site average of £65.98 - or around six tickets per venue. This represents an alarming 88% decline since last week, albeit not quite as steep as the 67% drop in the US.
The film's dismal performance has been attributed to the harsh reception it received from critics, with many branding it "a gilded trash remake of The Zone of Interest" and "two hours of pure, endless hell". The near-universal critical disdain has left some questioning whether audience reviews on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes are genuine.
A spokesperson for the site attempted to defend the unusual disparity between critic and audience reviews, claiming that all opinions were verified through Fandango ticket purchases. However, this move seems little more than a desperate attempt to deflect criticism from an underwhelming film.
The documentary's poor showing has significant implications for Amazon, which reportedly paid $75m (£55m) for the rights to the film. A streaming date is now expected to be announced soon, although it remains to be seen whether even this will be enough to salvage the project's troubled reputation.
! I mean, £32k in 155 cinemas? that's like, a tiny handful of people showing up 
. and now it's tanking by 88%?! 
that's just crazy talk! I guess the critics were right to roast this film... some movies are just trash, you know? 
and amazon is gonna take a big hit on this one too 
... poor guy, gotta pay $75m for this disaster 
. can't wait to see if it'll even be worth streaming 
. 88% decline in just two weeks? That's crazy! I was expecting a lot more buzz around her film, especially after that big US debut. I mean, who wouldn't want to see a biopic about this lady's life on the big screen? 
But I guess critics were harsh and that really took its toll.
. What do you guys think? Want to share your thoughts on this? 
but now its doing super bad in the uk 
i wonder if amazon made a huge mistake paying $75m 
i mean, who wants to watch a movie with all those scathing reviews? critics can be harsh sometimes, but at least they're keeping it real. and honestly, £4,091 from 62 cinemas is like, not even enough for a decent dinner 
anyway, i guess we'll just have to wait and see if amazon's streaming date will magically transform the film into a box office hit 
. And with Amazon shelling out $75m for these rights... I'm curious to see how they'll spin this into a streaming success story 
. critics have been trashing the film left and right, and now it's tanking 
. i think amazon took a huge risk paying $75m for this flick 
. anyway, can't wait to see how this drama unfolds 
So, let's not get too hung up on what didn't work out - instead, focus on the lessons learned from our own passions and endeavors, no matter how they're received by others. 
. But at the same time, I love a good underdog story and this one seems like it could be interesting 
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. Like, yeah, maybe the critic reviews were harsh, but that's what critics are for, right? They're not just regurgitating whatever the studio wants them to say. And now they're questioning whether audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are genuine? Come on, people. It's a film, not a scientific experiment 
. I'm still waiting to see if they're going to make good on their promise of a streaming date. We'll see how that plays out 
but u know what? i'm still gonna watch it lol. i need to see how melania's story goes down on screen anyway 
The US debut was definitely a highlight, raking in $7.2m - that's some decent cash right there. But I think the bigger question is what Amazon paid for this movie in the first place... £55m seems like an awful lot for a film that's got so much criticism weighing it down 
. It'll be interesting to see how they salvage this project with a streaming release, but I'm not holding my breath 
is tanking 
critics are always right 
, can't just ignore them 
. Audiences might be more forgiving 
but since the critics are saying it's trash 
. Amazon is losing millions 
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anyway amazon paid 75 million bucks for this thing, that's just wild, hope they can salvage it or something