Chris Hemsworth’s Box Office Flop Gains New Life as Streaming Success
Chris Hemsworth’s new heist thriller, Crime 101, is generating significant buzz ahead of its release. Co-starring Mark Ruffalo, the film has garnered praise from early critics. It has been described as “classy” and “slickly crafted,” with an immersive atmosphere set in Los Angeles. As excitement builds for Crime 101, fans are revisiting one of Hemsworth’s earlier works, Blackhat.
Blackhat: The Box Office Flop
Blackhat, directed by Michael Mann, was released on January 16, 2015. The film features a star-studded cast, including Viola Davis and Tang Wei. Hemsworth plays the role of Nick Hathaway, a hacker enlisted to assist in capturing a dangerous cybercriminal. Despite its intriguing premise, Blackhat was a commercial failure. With a production budget of $70 million, it earned only $19.6 million globally.
Critical Reception and Streaming Success
Upon its release, Blackhat received poor reviews, holding a mere 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics described it as “thematically timely but dramatically inert.” However, the film has found new life as a streaming success, ranking among the most-streamed movies on HBO Max. This resurgence highlights how past disappointments can find a second chance in the streaming age.
- Release Date: January 16, 2015
- Runtime: 133 minutes
- Director: Michael Mann
- Writers: Morgan Davis Foehl
- Producers: Jon Jashni
Synopsis of Blackhat
The film’s plot revolves around a series of high-profile hacks at a nuclear plant in Hong Kong and a trade exchange in Chicago. A federal agent proposes cooperation between the FBI and the Chinese authorities to track down the hackers. Nick Hathaway is released from prison to aid in the investigation as they uncover a deeper, more sinister motive behind the cyber attacks.
As Hemsworth’s fanbase eagerly anticipates Crime 101, the revival of Blackhat serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of box office success and audience engagement in the streaming landscape.
