This 2016 Flop Is A Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” is currently the second most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform’s public ranking system.
The 2016 action thriller is a sequel to 2012′s “Jack Reacher.” Based on Lee Child’s series of crime novels, both films star Tom Cruise as the titular hero, a former U.S. military cop.
“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” received mostly negative reviews from critics and fared worse at the box office than its predecessor. The book series has since been adapted into an Amazon Prime TV series, however, with Alan Ritchson in the starring role.
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“Faye”
The new documentary “Faye” joined Max on July 13, two months after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
As the title suggests, the film details the life and career of Academy Award-winning actor Faye Dunaway, from her rise to stardom to her struggles with mental health to her reputation as a challenging artist to work with. “Faye” features interviews with Dunaway, her son Liam Dunaway O’Neill, actors Sharon Stone and Mickey Rourke and other Hollywood and entertainment media figures.
“Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black”
“Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black” was released on Amazon Prime Video on July 11. The two-hour drama thriller stars Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict as an estranged couple with a dark past.
Although the movie was panned by critics, some praised the performance by Good, who also served as a producer.
“On the Rocks”
“On the Rocks” is trending on Apple TV+ at the moment. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, the comedy-drama revolves around a father-daughter duo played by Bill Murray and Rashida Jones.
The movie had a limited theatrical release in 2020 but is reaching new audiences on the streaming platform. “On the Rocks” also features Marlon Wayans, Jessica Henwick and Jenny Slate.
“Casino”
Martin Scorses’s classic 1995 crime drama “Casino” is having a moment on Hulu right now.
The film is an adaptation of the nonfiction book by Nicholas Pileggi “Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas” and is based on the life of casino executive, organized crime associate and FBI informant Frank Rosenthal. The star-studded cast includes Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, Kevin Pollak, and James Woods.