Summary
Blink Twice’s Rotten Tomatoes debut is another win for Channing Tatum in Zoë Kravitz’s “unforgettable” movie. Marking Kravitz’s directorial debut, with a script she co-wrote with E.T. Feigenbaum, the upcoming psychological thriller follows a cocktail waitress who becomes enamored with a billionaire tech mogul and accompanies him to his private island for an extravagant party, though the event takes a dark turn when her friend mysteriously disappears. WithTatum in the lead role, its star-studded cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Kyle MacLachlan, Geena Davis, and Alia Shawkat.
Now, ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on August 23, reviews are being published, and itsRotten Tomatoesscore has been revealed.Blink Twicehasdebuted to 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, continuing Tatum’s recent hot streak. Since returning to acting in 2022, he now has four Fresh ratings to only one Rotten.
10 Reasons Why Blink Twice’s Reviews Are So Positive For Zoë Kravitz’s Directorial Debut
Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice has received strong reviews ahead of its August 23 release date thanks to its gripping story & great cast.
How Blink Twice’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Recent Channing Tatum Movies
Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Fly Me to the Moon, & More
Since returning from his four-year break from acting,Tatum has reinvigorated his career with an array of interesting projects. He made his own directorial debut in 2022 withDog, which was a surprise box-office success that made $85 million and earned positive reviews from critics for Tatum’s direction and his performance, resulting in a 77% Rotten Tomatoes score. After that, Tatum teamed up with Sandra Bullock for the romantic comedyThe Lost City(79%), another box office success that made over $190 million worldwide and received praise for the stars' screwball chemistry.
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In 2023,Tatum reprised perhaps his most iconic role for one final time inMagic Mike’s Last Dance(47%), which was the first film in the trilogy to earn a Rotten score but is his only score below 60% since returning to acting. Tatum has fully returned to form in 2024 withFly Me To The Moon(65%), a rom-com co-starring Scarlett Johansson that received slightly mixed reviews from critics but still managed to earn a Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Blink Twicereviewsare once again positive, with many critics calling itTatum’s most sinister performance yet. There is also much praise for Kravitz’s bold, thrilling, and darkly humorous approach as director, withScreen Rant’s Mae Abdulbaki calling it an “unforgettable movie experience.” Despite being a tonal shift from his recent roles,Blink Twicecontinues Tatum’s recent hot streak on Rotten Tomatoes, and should act as another excellent showcase for his talent.
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Directed by Zoë Kravitz, Blink Twice is a drama thriller film, marking her first foray into the world of directing. The film follows a cocktail waitress invited to a tech billionaire’s private resort home to party with them - but after arriving, she begins to discover the dark truth behind the island.
