Guy Ritchie’sFountain of Youthhas been a dominant force on Apple TV+ ever since it debuted. StarringJohn KrasinskiandNatalie Portmanas the sibling duo of Luke and Charlotte Purdue, the movie has been a huge hit for the streamer and reportedly earned 765.5 million minutes watched in its first week alone, despite receiving just 35% from critics and 38% from audiences. However, one ofFountain of Youth’s big early rivals has finally bitten back,reclaiming its throneon the streaming platform.
As of August 7, directorScott Derrickson’sThe Gorgeis back at the top of Apple TV+’s movie streaming charts in the U.S. StarringAnya Taylor-JoyandMiles Teller, the movie received a much better reception than Ritchie’sFountain of Youthupon arrival, illustrated by a 62% critics' score and a 75% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Both movies hold the #1 and #2 spots on Apple TV+, with the likes ofEcho Valley,Brad PittandGeorge Clooney’sWolfs, andKillersof the Flower Moonalso in the top 10. For those yet to seeThe Gorge, here’s a look at the movie’s synopsis:
“Two highly-trained operatives (Teller and Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.”
Not Everyone Was Left Pleased With ‘The Gorge’
Although impressive streaming figures and a positive Rotten Tomatoes score would suggestThe Gorgeis worth your time,not every critic was left impressed by the Taylor-Joy-led sci-fi flick.For Collider,Therese Lacsongave the film a poor4/10 in her review, saying, “At the end of the day, no one was going intoThe Gorgeexpecting a theatrical masterpiece. But, if you’re looking for a popcorn Valentine’s movie, one that is seemingly tailor-made for the average couple with equal helpings of romance and action (even with a few jump-scares so you can hide in your loved one’s arms), then you need look no further.”
The Gorgeis topping Apple TV+’s streaming charts. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.
