Clint Eastwood may first have been known as an actor, due in part to his starring roles in Westerns, including the iconicDollarstrilogy, but he’s now just as well known for his directing. Eastwood’s first directing gig wasPlay Misty for Mein 1971, and he followed that film up with others likeHigh Plains Drifter(1973),The Outlaw Josey Wales(1976),Heartbreak Ridge(1986), and, of course,Unforgiven(1992).
Eastwood continued to appear in films throughout the 2000s, but the 2010s saw his career shift to one more focused on directing. He gave audiences films likeAmerican Sniper(2014),Sully(2016), andRichard Jewell(2019), while also doing double duty as star and director inThe Mule(2018) andCry Macho(2021). At 94 years old, most in Hollywood would be long retired, butEastwood put out yet another film this year, and it’s been a success with critics and audiences.
Juror #2 Dominates VOD Charts After A Controversial Release
The Film Has Clint Eastwood’s Best Reviews In Years
After a shortened theatrical window,Juror #2is a top performing film on VOD. Eastwood’s latest movie is a legal thriller starring Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, a man serving on the jury of a murder case who comes to realize he may actually be culpable for the victim’s death. Despite theJuror #2reviewsbeing largely positive across the board from critics, resulting in a strong 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes,the film was only given a limited theatrical release in the U.S. before going straight to VODon December 3.
New data fromIndieWirenow reveals thatJuror #2is making waves on digital platforms, ranking first place on both iTunes and Fandango at Home. On iTunes for December 9, the Eastwood film ranks aboveHow the Grinch Stole Christmas,Conclave, andThe Substance, while on Fandango at Home for December 2 – 8, it beatsElevation,How the Grinch Stole Christmas, andThe Wild Robot. Check out the full top 10 lists below:
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What Juror #2’s VOD Performance Means For The Film
Eastwood’s Latest Deserved A Proper Release
Official domestic box office numbers forJuror #2haven’t been reported, but the shortened and limited run seemingly earned it less than $500,000. Internationally, however, the movie actually performed quite well, andit’s total overseas sits at $18 million, with France alone contributing about $10 millionof this. The international box office figures combined with the VOD performance certainly suggest thatJuror #2deserved of a proper theatrical releasein the U.S. instead of the odd strategy Warner Bros. opted for.
Juror No. 2 Cast & Character Guide: Who Stars In Clint Eastwood’s Thriller
Juror No. 2 is a courtroom drama thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, and it boasts an impressive ensemble for the Hollywood legend’s new movie.
Juror #2had an estimated production budget of $30 million, meaning its break-even point was likely at least $60 million. An enthusiastic marketing campaign combined with positive word-of-mouth –the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is 91%– could have gotten Eastwood’s latest film to this figure. Even if it didn’t, it would likely have gotten close enough that VOD performance could make up much of the difference. It’s possible thatJuror #2will be Eastwood’s final movie, and if it is, it’s a shame that it didn’t get the theatrical push it deserved.
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Justin Kemp, a juror in a prominent murder trial, encounters a moral conflict as he realizes his influence over the jury’s decision. Struggling with the potential consequences, he faces the ethical challenge of possibly swaying the verdict to either convict or free the wrong individual, complicating his role significantly.
