As a seasoned movie buff with decades of film-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that Gerard Butler’s 2018 heist thriller “Den of Thieves” is proving to be a diamond in the rough, thanks to its impending sequel. It may not have been the box office sensation it deserved to be at the time of its release, but its recent resurgence on streaming platforms has proven that sometimes, good movies find their audience when least expected.
2018’s heist thriller “Den of Thieves” is gaining momentum once more as the long-awaited sequel draws near, with the movie re-entering Max’s Top 10 streaming list. The rugged crime drama didn’t initially receive a warm welcome when it debuted six years ago, but it’s been demonstrating its value in streaming, particularly considering that “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” is set to premiere within the next month.
Viewers don’t require much persuasion to settle in for an action film, as it’s one of the most widely favored genres across all streaming platforms. The renewed interest in Butler’s movie not only aligns with this trend, but also suggests that there might already be a sizable audience eagerly anticipating the release of Pantera on January 10th.
Under the direction of Christian Gudegast, the film titled Den of Thieves features Butler as Nick O’Brien, a detective heading an elite team on a mission to apprehend a band of expert bank robbers. This nail-biting game of chase and evade may have garnered a 41% approval rating from film critics at Rotten Tomatoes, but it earned a “fresh” 63% score among the general audience on their Popcornmeter. The movie also proved to be financially successful, generating $80 million in revenue against a production budget of $30 million.
The film’s appearance on Max’s streaming rankings demonstrated once more that nowadays, a movie never truly exhausts its potential for making a fresh impact on viewers. A decade ago, Den of Thieves might have basked in the sun for a short while before fading into obscurity. However, today, films can leap from one platform to another and instantly captivate a new audience, as evidenced by the movie’s recent surge in popularity.
‘Den of Thieves 2:Pantera’ is Set to Be Another Hit for Gerard Butler
In the forthcoming “Den of Thieves” follow-up, the action shifts to Europe as “Big Nick,” portrayed by Butler, pursues Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who made a sensational getaway in the initial film. With another heist imminent and Donnie mixed up with European diamond thieves and the mafia, O’Brien must infiltrate their ranks to dismantle them.
Following Butler’s recent triumph in action-packed movies like “Plane” and “Greenland,” there’s a strong anticipation among viewers for the sequel of “Den of Thieves.” As Producer Tucker Tooley shared with MovieWeb, it appears that this may not be the final adventure for Butler’s character O’Brien. He stated:
“We’ve got a clear plan for our next move, though I don’t want to spoil the storyline. Our goal since the first film has been to create a series of films centered around intricate and intelligent heists, featuring relatable actors whose performances are rich in depth. If this movie performs well, we definitely intend to make another one.
Enthusiasts of action-packed movies will soon have their appetite satisfied with the showing of “Den of Thieves” on Max, and they can anticipate the saga to carry on in “Den of Thieves 2: Panther” which hits theaters on January 10.
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2024-12-22 19:01