It’s been a mammoth month for Hollywood as ‘Barbenheimer’ fever has gripped audiences worldwide. In what was a historic weekend for cinema, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer locked horns with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. While Barbie took top honors for its record breaking opening weekend collection, Oppenheimer is already being regarded as Nolan’s best film yet.
Both films gaining immense recognition with their respective audience well into the second week is an indicator that the month of July well and truly belongs to ‘Barbenheimer’. But the Owen Wilson starrer Haunted Mansion looks to be up for a challenge with its release on July 28th. This decision though, has been looked upon with scepticism by netizens who have also questioned the massive budget that the film has been made on.
Netizens Question The Worth Of Owen Wilson’s Haunted Mansion
It’s difficult to look past July’s two massive releases that are currently the talk of the town. While Oppenheimer and Barbie are ruling the roost at the box office, Owen Wilson’s Haunted Mansion has quietly made its way to the theaters this week. The film which is a theatrical adaptation of Disney’s famous theme park ride, is a reboot of the original 2003 film. Haunted Mansion also stars veterans Danny DeVito and Jamie Lee Curtis along with Tiffany Haddish and Rosario Dawson.
The film has opened to mixed reviews from audiences and critics despite having the Disney banner behind it. In addition, netizens are calling out the ill-timing of its release which follows a week after the month’s biggest films Oppenheimer and Barbie. Other viewers are also questioning the high scale $150 million budget of the film stating that the script of the original as well as the reboot are not worthy of such lofty spending.
Should have come out on Halloween instead of the same month as Barbie & Oppenhimer. Also why tf does this movie have a $150 Million budget? the original haunted mansion wasn’t even that popular to begin with.
— Rick (@rickniks3) July 29, 2023
The phrase “sent out to die” comes to mind.
Does someone at Disney have a grudge against this movie’s director? This is a family movie that doesn’t belong among “summer blockbuster” titles.
Sad thing is it seems to be getting good reviews.— visoredavenger (@visoredavenger) July 28, 2023
that’s what happens when you barely promote it
— ~ (@hopfiIms) July 28, 2023
It has nothing to do here in summer. Disney does not believe in their movie
— Carafichon (booking.com hate account) (@Carafichon) July 29, 2023
Is there an explanation of why Disney is flopping so bad?, They made tons of films every year and they are all so bad beside 2 or 3
— AtrePl (@Atreides002) July 28, 2023
From the initial responses, it looks like Disney may have got their tactics wrong with the timing of their release while also not finding favor with fans through the narrative. It now remains to be seen if the Owen Wilson starrer will gain momentum as the days go on.
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Owen Wilson Was Scared Into Action In Haunted Mansion
Hollywood star Owen Wilson is out with his new film Haunted Mansion which released on the 28th of July worldwide. The comedian plays the role of Father Kent in the adaptation of the famous Disney theme park ride. Though the film has opened to mixed reviews, Wilson, in an earlier interview, said that he cherished his memorable experiences on set with a glittering ensemble cast. The actor added that his performance was further heightened by the believable nature of the scares which made him get into character organically.
“I actually think some of the ghosts, some of the makeup and everything. The way these ghosts looked was pretty terrifying and unnerving, and so that was just one less thing to act because it kind of throws you, so it was easy to sort of get that feeling.”
Wilson also praised his A-list co-stars Danny DeVito and Jamie Lee Curtis for being being complete sports on set and enlivening it with their humor and wit. The Marley and Me star stated that the horror comedy was a genre which connected with viewers worldwide and was always a safe bet for success.
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