Key Takeaways:
– Zachary Levi's new film, ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon,' has underperformed in previews, hinting at potential box office struggles.
– This follows Levi's disappointing box office performance with ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods'.
– Fans criticize inadequate marketing for ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon' and express concern about Levi's career trajectory.
– Despite a high audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film fails to garner significant fan interest or critical appreciation.
Zachary Levi, Hollywood Star on a Downslide
Hollywood star Zachary Levi is seemingly battling a streak of bad luck, with fans attributing it to his latest film, ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon.' Known for hit performances like ‘Chuck' and DC's ‘Shazam', Levi delivered a less than memorable performance in this $40 million fantasy comedy. Resulting in disappointment, the film has significantly underperformed in its initial previews, expected to fall short of the success witnessed by the 2023 film ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods'.
A Lackluster Reception to ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon'
Following a humdrum response to his 2023 superhero film ‘Shazam 2', Levi's latest film adventure seems to be another disappointment. ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon', inspired by Crockett Johnson's beloved book, portrays Harold's adventures as he brings his drawings to life with a magical crayon. The film's poor preview earnings have dampened expectations. Despite having a $40 million budget, the film only fetched $725K from previews and is projected to make a mere $6 million in its opening weekend.
Another Possible Flop for Levi
The lukewarm response to ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon' suggests another potential box office disappointment for Levi. This comes on the heels of the disheartening global box office performance of ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' which itself only reeled in $134 million worldwide.
Fans' Surprise and Skepticism
The response to Levi's fantasy comedy has been largely indifferent or downright skeptical. With many fans unaware or disinterested in the film, there's been a visible lack of excitement. Some fans have even expressed surprise, confusion, and skepticism about the film's existence. However, amid these criticisms, there's also a fair share of sympathy for Levi.
At the same time, the movie's underwhelming marketing campaign has come under fire. Critics vocalize disappointment over Levi's career trajectory, which seems to be taking a downturn given the box office performances of his latest films.
Viewer Response and Future Prospects
The wide range of responses span from mild curiosity to outright mockery, indicating that the film has a challenging road ahead in terms of box office success and audience reception.
Despite an encouraging 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film's critical score languishes at only 29%. This disparity further highlights how the film might struggle to make a significant impact.
As it stands, ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon' is facing an uphill battle at the box office, and fans are left wondering about what this could mean for Levi's career. The coming days might just reveal whether Levi can break his unfortunate streak or if he's in for a further downturn.
