The rivalry between Hollywood’s golden exes, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is showing no signs of cooling down. Even though they’ve been apart for years, their latest moves are keeping them firmly in the spotlight. As Angelina Jolie is making a splashy return to acting with Maria, and the buzz is through the roof.
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Not to be outdone, Brad Pitt is also stirring up excitement with his upcoming film, Wolfs. While Pitt might currently be basking in the glow of positive reviews, fans are eagerly betting that Jolie’s Maria could steal the show and give him a serious run for his money coming Oscar season. The competition is heating up, and it looks like Hollywood is in for a showdown!
Brad Pitt Pulls Ahead of Angelina Jolie in the Quest for Hollywood Glory!
The clash of the titans! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, once a power couple both on and off the screen, are now locked in a fierce battle for Hollywood supremacy. While Jolie’s Maria is a soulful exploration of a legendary opera singer, Pitt’s Wolfs is an action-comedy that promises plenty of laughs and thrills.
The early reviews are in, and it’s a close call. Jolie’s Maria has garnered with the film scoring an impressive 71% on Rotten Tomatoes from 35 reviews. While Pitt’s Wolfs currently boasts a slightly higher 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 11 reviews at the time of writing. However, the race is far from over!
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As the release dates for both films draw near, anticipation is building among both fans and critics. The question on everyone’s mind is, who will have the ultimate laugh? The stakes are sure high, and it’s all that the people can talk about.
With awards season looming, the rivalry between Jolie and Pitt is heating up to a fever pitch. Both stars are stars in their own right, known for their powerhouse performances, their latest films are set to garner significant acclaim. No matter how it shakes out, this face-off is shaping up to be a showdown that fans won’t want to miss!
The Ultimate Face-Off! Will Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie Get the Last Laugh?
While Brad Pitt’s Wolfs might currently have the upper hand, the buzz around Angelina Jolie’s Maria is hard to ignore, especially with Oscar season on the horizon. This role is the perfect storm Jolie has been waiting for over two decades, one that showcases her intense dedication to a character. In the film’s climax, her performance is so raw and powerful that it’s practically an “Oscar clip” in the making as per Variety.
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While Pablo Larraín’s previous films, such as Jackie and Spencer, have earned critical acclaim and Oscar nominations for their lead actresses, they haven’t quite captured the Academy’s full attention.
Netflix, the streaming platform behind Maria, by the looks of it, is determined to change that narrative this time around and secure a spot for the film during this awards season. With Jolie’s powerful performance and Larraín’s acclaimed direction, Maria is set to be a major contender not just for Pitt, but for the entire awards season.
Hollywood loves a great comeback story, only time will tell how the Academy feels about this one.
Maria is set to premiere on September 8, 2024, while Wolfs will hit theaters on September 20 and stream on Apple TV+ starting September 27.