Legendary author Stephen King gives his review forNever Let Go.Never Let Gois an Alexandre Aja-directed horror film that came out in theaters on September 20. It stars Halle Berry as a mother who is trying to protect her young twin sons when a mysterious evil takes over the world. This threat leaves the trio having to stay together, even connecting themselves with ropes. In addition to Berry,Never Let Gofeatures a leading cast including Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne.
Now,Kinggives his review ofNever Let Go. Taking to social media, theauthor wrote a concise but positive review ofNever Let Go. This read “NEVER LET GO: A dark fairy tale for grownups. I enjoyed it. Halle Berry and a couple of fantastic little kids.” While the review did not directly urge audiences to go see the movie, King’s comment that it was “for grownups” and that he “enjoyed it' are recommendations enough.
What King’s Praise Means For Never Let Go
Never Let Go Has Gotten Mixed Reviews Overall
While King’s review ofNever Let Gois fairly positive, that has not been the case across the board for the film.Never Let Go’s reviewshave been mixed overall, with the film sitting at a63% Tomatometeramong the 68 critics who have reviewed it on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing. The audience score for the movie is even lower, sitting at a 55% overall score. Thus, King’s review seems to be higher than what the rest of the crowd is giving it overall.
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Horror fans who respect King’s opinion may be more apt to seeNever Let Goafter this review.Never Let Gohad a slow opening weekend, making just $4.4 million. This gives the film a long way to go to recoup its $20 million budget, making for an uphill battle at the box office. King’s opinion alone is not enough to change the whole trajectory ofNever Let Go, but it could be a good push for some people to go see the film who wouldn’t have otherwise.
Why Never Let Go Is Struggling At The Box Office
Never Let Go Features Stiff Competition
Even though King’s words aboutNever Let Goare a good sign, it is hard for me to say whether the film can definitely recover. The main reason for its losses in its opening weekend was attributable to the continued dominance ofBeetlejuice Beetlejuice. The Tim Burton sequel was no. 1 at the domestic box office for a third consecutive week, making over five times the amount thatNever Let Godid. TheBerry filmwas also edged out by the returning horror taleSpeak No Evil.Never Let Gocould see a second wind, but it still faces tough competition.
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A mother and her twin sons are trapped in their house by a malevolent force, relying on their familial bond and physical connection for safety. When one son questions the reality of the evil, their unity unravels, leading to a terrifying battle for survival in this psychological thriller/horror.
