Summary
Channing Tatum’s great year is even better thanks to his new thrillerBlink Twice. Tatum has starred in dozens of critically acclaimed movies in various genres, such as comedy (21 Jump Street), action (White House Down), and serious drama (Foxcatcher).The acclaimed actor has had an excellent 2024 so far, starring in Apple’s popularspace-themed rom-comFly Me to the Moonalongside Scarlett Johansson and guest appearing in thesummer box office hitDeadpool & Wolverine.
Tatum’s other recent works include 2023’sMagic Mike’s Last Dance, 2022’sThe Lost City, and 2022’sDog. Outside ofMagic Mike’s Last Dance, Tatum’s most recent films have all received Certified Fresh critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes, withhis latest movieBlink Twiceearning a score of 79%.Fly Me to the Moonreceived a 65% critic score but was widely loved by viewers, earning an impressive 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is the highest audience score of Tatum’s movie career.
Blink Twice’s Reviews Are Even Better For Channing Tatum Than His Other 2024 Movies
Blink Twice is Tatum’s best movie on Rotten Tomatoes in years
WhileFly Me to the Moonwas beloved by audiences,Blink Twicehas received mostly positive reviewsthat have resulted in Tatum’s best Rotten Tomatoes critic score in years. Sophie Butcher ofEmpire Magazinewrites in her 4-star review, “A seriously effective, incisive thriller which establishes Zoë Kravitz as a bold directorial talent, and shows you a side of Channing Tatum that you’ve never seen before.” Kristy Puchko ofMashablewrites, “Perhaps the greatest surprise of Blink Twice is just how slyly humorous it is.”
However, not all critics are as enthused aboutBlink Twice. Lovia Gyarkye ofThe Hollywood Reporterwrites in her “Rotten” review, “Blink Twice is ultimately too scattered, stretched thin by the demands of its weighted themes, conspicuous imagery, half-baked plot points and partially realized characters.” Blink Twice is the feature film directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz. Kate Erbland ofIndieWirewrites, “Despite the heavier implications of Kravitz’s film, the first-time filmmaker maintains an enviable buzz throughout.”
Blink Twice Could Capitalize On Channing Tatum’s Deadpool & Wolverine Popularity
Blink Twice could ride off Tatum’s surprise cameo
Because of Tatum’s surprise cameo inDeadpool & Wolverine,Blink Twicecould potentially be an even bigger hit now if it rides off the momentum of the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.Fly Me To The Moonwasn’t much of a box office success but gained popularity on Apple TV+, whereasBlink Twicecould surprise at the late August 2024 box office with stronger reviews andDeadpool & Wolverinemomentum.Blink Twicewill be released in theaters on July 27, 2025.
Blink Twice
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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.
