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The world of Hollywood is no stranger to cut-throat competition, especially when it comes to award season. Blake Lively’sIt Ends With Ushad an amazing box office performance, but Florence Pugh’s upcoming movie,We Live in Time, might give Lively a run for her money when it comes to critical acclaim and awards.
The John Crowley directorial, premiered with strong reviews that garnered an early award buzz, overshadowing the commercial success of Lively’s movie. Moreover, the contrast between the reviews of the two movies is stark.
Mixed Reviews for Blake Lively vs. Praise for Florence Pugh
Blake Lively’sIt Ends With Us, based on an eponymous novel by Colleen Hoover, was one of the most talked-about romantic dramas. The bestselling book brought some devoted fans to the theatre and despite high expectations and strong box office numbers, critical reception for the movie turned out to be a mixed bag.
Some critics highlighted the emotional themes, but many of them felt that the Justin Baldoni directorial lacked execution. For example, Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Timesreviewhighlighted the movie’s flawed pacing.
Lively is tasked with carrying the full weight of the story in “It Ends With Us” and she’s up to the challenge, but this is an uneven and turtle-paced romantic drama that feels like a missed opportunity.
Roeper’s review was still one of the less harsh ones, other critics did not hold back, with statements like “makes me physically ill.” On the contrary,We Live in TimestarringAndrew GarfieldandFlorence Pughreceived widespread acclaim following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Even critics like The Film Stage’s Jared Mobarak who is known for his discerning tastes had a positivereviewfor the movie.
Garfield and Pugh are adorable in their capacity to shed all pretense of celebrity and embody an everyman vibe ruled by desire. They’re very funny in that way to alleviate the heavy weight that cancer holds on a movie like this, too.
We Live in Timehas established itself as a compelling romantic movie even before its worldwide release, which most films in the genre strive to achieve but rarely do. With such strong reviews, Pugh’s performance is already being considered for several prestigious awards, and the role has just added one more feather to her cap.
Florence Pugh Set to Win Awards, Despite Blake Lively’s Box Office Triumph
Even thoughIt Ends With Uswas a success on thebox officefront, Lively’s performance hasn’t secured her the accolades and praise that she might have hoped for. On the other hand, Pugh has maintained her track record of amazing performances with her upcoming film as well.
AfterLittle WomenandMidsommar, the actress solidified herself as one of the most talented artists of our generation. She delivered nuanced and charged performances and showcased an incredible range.
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It is likely that Pugh will overshadow Lively during the upcoming award season, and her portrayal inWe Live in Timewill be hailed as one of the year’s best. Moreover, the controversies surrounding Lively have further reduced her chances, especially when it comes to public choice awards.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
