Out of all movie genres, Westerns have a charm that attracts all kinds of viewers. There’s something about the dry, rugged, brutal world that keeps the viewers engaged and connected to the story. This charm has now helpedPeter Dinklage’sThe Thicketto dethroneJason Statham’sHomefronton streaming charts. Per FlixPatrol,a day after the Tubi original’s debut on Amazon Prime, the movie has risen to the #8 spot, while Statham’sHomefrontdropped to #10. WithThe Thicketdebuting in the top 10, we can expect the movie to rise to a better spot on the charts in the coming days and weeks.
Directed byElliott Lester,The Thicketfollows an orphanwho puts together a ragtag team of unlikely heroes to rescue his kidnapped sister from a brutal killer. Things take a deadly turn when, during the quest, the band comes across a deadly no-man’s-land called The Thicket. The movie was acclaimed by both fans and critics and has aRotten Tomatoesscore of 80%. It also cast a slew of powerful performers, including Dinklage as Reginald Jones,Juliette Lewisas antagonist Cut Throat Bill,Esmé Creed-Milesas Lula Parker,Levon Hawkeas Jack Parker,Andrew Schulzas Hector,James Hetfieldas Simon Deasy,Leslie Graceas Jimmy Sue, andGbenga Akinnagbeas Eustace Howard.
What Is ‘Homefront’ About?
The Thicketwas a passion project for Dinklage and, being a Tubi original, it didn’t get a theatrical release.Homefront, on the other hand, was expected to be a blockbusterbut did not get its due till it hit streaming. Directed byGary Flederfroma script bySylvester Stallone,Homefrontfollows Broker (Statham) as he squares off against a local crime boss named Gator (James Franco), after their children were involved in a school fight. Stallone originally intended to play Broker, but instead handed the role to Statham.
Homefrontalso starsWinona Ryderas Sheryl Marie Mott,Kate Bosworthas Cassie Bodine Klum,Rachelle Lefevreas Susan Hetch,Frank Grilloas Cyrus Hanks, andClancy Brownas Sheriff Keith Rodrigue. The feature earned $51.7 million at the box office against a $22 million budget, but, despite having a capable cast and a good story,it failed to amuse the audience. The divisive reaction to the movie can be seen in itsRotten Tomatoesscore: Critics gave it a 42% while the audience was more generous with a 61% rating.
The ThicketandHomefrontare streaming on Amazon Prime. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.
The Thicket
Source:FlixPatrol
