Zachary Levi’s Recent Setbacks
In case you haven’t been in the loop, Hollywood actor Zachary Levi is facing a bit of a tough break recently. After wowing fans with epic performances in hit shows like ‘Chuck’ and the DC superhero movie ‘Shazam’, his latest venture doesn’t seem to be hitting those same high notes. The film ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon,’ is definitely not scoring well.
What’s more concerning is the underwhelming box office predictions based on its preview screenings. Everyone was dreaming that it might follow the box office glory of the 2023 movie ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods,’ but it seems the contrary.
Falling Short: ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’
You’d expect a movie inspired by Crockett Johnson’s cherished book to be a home run, right? Well, it seems like that’s not the case for ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon.’ This film tells the story of a little boy named Harold and the magic crayon that turns his drawings into life-like adventures—cool, right? Unfortunately, it seems fans weren’t as enthralled by the film as they were by the book.
With an exciting story at hand and a $40 million budget sunk into it, you’d expect the film to at least recoup that in previews. Well, it didn’t. The film racked up only $725K from previews, and experts believe it will make only about $6 million in its opening weekend. Not so cool now, huh?
Is Levi’s Star Power Fading?
The lukewarm response to ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ suggests another stumble for Levi at the box office. Remember the deflating international box office performance of ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ which made only $134 million globally? Yeah, that one hurt.
Fans Aren’t Amused
For a film that supposed to be big, a lot of fans were surprisingly indifferent about ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon.’ Some were even outright skeptical, questioning the reason for its existence. A handful expressed surprise and confusion while a sizable number felt sorry for Levi.
Why all the disinterest? Many critics think it’s due to poor marketing. Quite frankly, the film was poorly promoted and it seems that it has taken a heavy toll on its box office projections and Levi’s career trajectory.
The Audience’s Verdict
So how have the fans reacted to this film? Well, their responses range from a relaxed curiosity to downright scorn. You can tell that the road ahead for this film is rough.
Interestingly, while the movie holds a high audience score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, its critical score sits at a pitifully low 29%. This stark contrast perfectly illustrates the uphill battle ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ is facing to win hearts and turn a healthy box office profit.
Looking Ahead for Levi
What does all this mean for Zachary Levi’s career? It’s too early to tell really. But what we do know is that ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ is far from a slam-dunk. Only time will reveal if Levi can bounce back from this slump or if his career is headed for more downslides. For now, all we can do is hope for the best for the beloved actor.
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