The weight, a Western drama starring Russell Crowe, has earned a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, his best since 1999's The Insider, and will be available digitally this week after a limited theatrical run.
01Summary
- 01The Weight, directed by the filmmaker chosen for Sicario 3, premiered at Sundance and was released theatrically by Vertical in September.
- 02It grossed just over $3 million at the box office.
- 03The film holds a 94% 'Certified Fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes, Crowe's highest since The Insider (96%).
- 04It outperforms other Crowe films like The Nice Guys (91%) and Master and Commander (85%).
- 05The movie also stars Ethan Hawke.
02Why it matters
This matters because it marks a critical comeback for Russell Crowe, offering audiences a chance to see his best-reviewed performance in nearly three decades, now available to stream at home.
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