Jennifer Lopezdoes not have the best reputation in the film industry. Several of her acting performances have been considered abysmal, as she has been a part of some poorly received films. Most infamously this includesGigli, a 2003 Ben Affleck movie that achieved a mere 6% on Rotten Tomatoes. OtherLopez films, such asThe Boy Next Door,Feel the Noise,Jack, andThe Wedding Plannerhave also managed to get Tomatometers that are under 20% on Rotten Tomatoes. In critics' eyes, Lopez has had a very rotten streak.
This is not true of everyLopez movie, however, asshe has been in some projects that were critical darlings. Her music documentaries are generally fairly well-received, includingThe Greatest Love Story Never Told, which has a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The 1998 crime dramaOut of Sightgot a universally positive 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. Lopez’s performance inHustlerswas also praised in 2019, and it got an 88% Tomatometer. Now, another one of Lopez’s better-reviewed projects is doing well on streaming.
Unstoppable Is At The Top Of The Prime Video Charts
Unstoppable Is Well-Reviewed
Unstoppablehas topped the Prime Video charts. The based-on-a-true-story sports drama centers around the story of a young man, Anthony Robles, born with one leg, who becomes a wrestling champion. The film was distributed with a limited release in December before hitting Prime Video on January 16.Unstoppablereceived generally positive reviews, getting a 75% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes and a 92% among audiences. Thefilm features Lopez as Anthony’s motherwith a supporting cast that includes Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Don Cheadle, and Michael Peña.
The Prime Video charts now show thatUnstoppableis also undefeated on streaming. Just four days after premiering on the platform,Unstoppableis the no. 1 film in the United States todayon the streaming service, and it has been so since January 18. In order to achieve this feat,Unstoppablemanaged to beat outIn the Land of Saints and Sinners,The Fall Guy,Tag,The Creator,The Calendar Killer,The Equalizer 2,The Equalizer,A Quiet Place: Day One, andHorrible Bosses 2.
Our Take On Unstoppable’s Prime Video Domination
It Would Have Been Interesting For Unstoppable To Release Theatrically
Unstoppableis living up to its title on streaming, which makes me wonder how it would have done in a wider theatrical release. While competition from the likes ofWickedandMoana 2likely would have prevented it from doing well at the box office back in December, the film could have had a chance if it had been released right now, in this slower January period. Even if the film will never see the glory of a great box office, it is at the very least a testament to how well one of Lopez’s films can do despite her mixed reputation.
Unstoppable
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Despite being born with one leg, Anthony Robles overcomes significant challenges both at home and in the competitive world of wrestling. His determination and relentless drive lead him to become an NCAA Division 1 wrestling champion, earning him national recognition and a place in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
