Pierce BrosnanandSalma Hayekhave appeared in many successful movies. Beyondstarring as James Bond, Brosnan played lead roles inThe Thomas Crown AffairandMamma Mia!, the latter of which initially generated over $610 million and warranted a sequel. He also joinedPercy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefandBlack Adam.
Hayek, who gained recognition inFrom Dusk Till Dawnand earned an Academy Award nomination forFrida, has several notable hits under her belt. Among them are star-studded comediesGrown UpsandThe Hitman’s Bodyguard. Hayek has also been part of major franchises throughEternalsandthePuss in Bootsmovies.
Brosnan and Hayek have even starred in a few movies together, the most recent beingSome Kind of Beautiful. The rom-com premiered in 2015 with an underwhelming box office performance, weakened by a mere 6% Tomatometer score, despite a cast that includedJessica Albaand Malcolm McDowell.
After The Sunset Has Found Success On Streaming
After the Sunsetmarked the first collaboration between Brosnan and Hayek. The action comedy was released in 2004 and follows Max Burdett (Brosnan), a thief being tracked down by the FBI. Hayek plays Lola Cirillo, Max’s romantic partner; other cast members include Woody Harrelson, Naomie Harris, and Don Cheadle.
Upon release,After the Sunsetwas a commercial misfire, grossing only $62 million globally. However, more than two decades after premiering, the movie has surged on streaming.After the Sunsetis now finding success on Netflix and currently ranks No. 5on the platform’s list of Top 10 Movies in the U.S. Today.
The five films ahead of it includeHappy Gilmore 2,My Oxford Year,Freelance, andKPop Demon Hunters, withHotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation trailing behind.Rounding out the Top 10 areJourney 2: The Mysterious Island,Trainwreck: Storm Area 51,Madea’s Destination Wedding, andUntil Dawn.
What This Means For After The Sunset
After the Sunsetgaining viewership on Netflix suggests that Brosnan and Hayek’s movie could begin to garner a following and greater appreciation,despite being a box office bomb when it originally premiered. Not only did the film underperform, but it lacked any critical support and presently holds an 18% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Still,After the Sunsetboasts a strong cast and has a relatively higher audience-based Popcornmeter score of 52%. Its popularity on the streaming service may reflect that viewers are enjoying it slightly more, and could result in more people choosing to revisit the movie or finally check it out after 21 years.
After the Sunset
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After the Sunset follows retired master thieves who settle in a tropical paradise, while an FBI agent, suspecting their involvement in a potential heist, keeps a close watch. Released in 2004, the film mingles elements of crime and suspense within its vibrant setting.
