When A-Listers Need a Boost: Angelina Jolie’s Recent Struggles
“Even as an A-list star, Angelina Jolie has had a run of critical and commercial misfires over the last eight years, but her next movie can break the streak.”
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Angelina Jolie is a household name, but even for her, not every project turns into box office gold or critical darling status. Despite her high-caliber performances, Jolie has faced a series of underperforming projects over the last decade. Unlike her contemporaries who seem to be everywhere, she chooses her roles selectively, often focusing on just one or two films a year. But that selectivity hasn’t always translated into success.
A Versatile Career Yet to Find its Mojo Back
Jolie’s cinematic journey has been anything but conventional. She’s dabbled in genres ranging from action-adventure to high-stakes drama and family-friendly fantasy. While some of her roles have earned her prestigious awards, including an Academy Award for her performance in Girl, Interrupted, it’s clear that not everything she touches turns to box-office gold.
“In the last eight years, Jolie has had a poor run of films with critics and at the box office despite working with some of the best creative talent in the business.”
A Deep Dive into Jolie’s Recent Filmography
Her recent film history reads like a zigzag of missed opportunities and occasional triumphs. Maleficent 2: Mistress of All Evil (2019) did well, but it didn’t hit the heights of the original Maleficent movie. Moreover, her 2020 ventures, including family-oriented flicks like Come Away and The One and Only Ivan, were more fizzle than sizzle.
In 2021, Those Who Wish Me Dead and the MCU’s Eternals also didn’t leave the impact everyone was expecting. Despite the promise of these films, neither could live up to the hype.
“Jolie gives as committed and energetic performances as ever in each of these films, but the writing, pacing, and in some cases, over-saturation of the market worked against her.”
Kung Fu Panda 4: The Game-Changer?
Finally, Jolie has a chance to bounce back in a big way. Enter Kung Fu Panda 4, which is slated for release in 2024. This film isn’t just another project; it marks her biggest box office potential since Kung Fu Panda 3 in 2016.
“Kung Fu Panda 4, which will be released in 2024, marks Angelina Jolie’s biggest box office hit since Kung Fu Panda 3 in 2016.”
The franchise itself is beloved, with numerous short films and holiday specials released in between the main entries. These spin-offs have kept the series alive in the hearts of fans, making the anticipation for the fourth installment even more palpable.
Other Projects That Could Revitalize Jolie’s Career
But wait, there’s more. Angelina Jolie isn’t just resting her comeback hopes on the martial arts-loving panda. She has other projects in the pipeline, including a third Maleficent installment and an intriguing Maria Callas biopic. The latter, titled Maria, is already creating a buzz as it promises to showcase Jolie in an intimate and emotionally charged role.
“Kung Fu Panda 4 will be Jolie’s first new release in three years, and it’s poised to kickstart her movie comeback.”
A Renaissance in the Making
With Kung Fu Panda 4 and other high-profile projects, Angelina Jolie seems primed for a return to form. It’s not just about reclaiming her box-office clout; it’s about balancing commercial hits with roles that speak to her as an artist. Given her pickiness in choosing projects, and the high stakes involved, the coming years could very well mark the resurgence of Angelina Jolie as the cinematic powerhouse we know she can be.
“Fans can look forward to a real Angelina Jolie renaissance in the years to come.”
So, are we on the cusp of an Angelina Jolie revival? Only time will tell, but the odds are looking better than they have in years.
