From IndieWire · David Ehrlich · · 40s
Matchbox: The Movie Review
Skydance's bland Apple TV film shows Hollywood's death by algorithm.
In brief
Skydance's bland Apple TV film shows Hollywood's death by algorithm. Skydance's algorithmic Apple TV movie 'Matchbox' signals Hollywood's collapse under Skydance's control. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Skydance's Apple TV Film
Skydance's 'Matchbox: The Movie' stars John Cena as a CIA agent who retrieves a stolen nuclear weapon with childhood friends.
“If Skydance’s Theatrical Releases Are as Blandly Algorithmic as Its Streaming Ones, Hollywood Is Already Dead”
Hollywood's Algorithmic Collapse
The film debuts on Apple TV days after David Ellison finalized an $111 billion deal to consolidate Hollywood under his control.
“a few short days after 'Flyboys' star David Ellison finalized an $111 billion deal to consolidate what's left of Hollywood under his control”
Bland Spy Action
The film's algorithmic chore about workaday Americans in a spy action is described as uninspired and patronizing.
“the film's execution so uninspired that its wish fulfillment premise assumes a tone of patronizing condescension”
The essence
Skydance's algorithmic Apple TV movie 'Matchbox' signals Hollywood's collapse under Skydance's control.
