Reiner Film Box Office Numbers In
Film critics and leftist media outlets have been praising the new documentary “God & Country” as an eye-opening look into the threat of Christian nationalism in America. Produced by anti-Trump filmmaker Rob Reiner, the film claims to shine a light on how the merging of religion and politics is distorting both Christianity and our constitutional republic.
The film’s premise, which demonizes Christians and invokes comparisons to the Third Reich, has been met with both praise and skepticism. However, despite the buzz surrounding the film, it seems that “God & Country” is struggling to find an audience at the box office.
According to industry website Deadline.com, the film opened to “disappointing” numbers, earning just $38,000 in its opening weekend despite playing in 85 theaters nationwide. These numbers are especially low considering the amount of free publicity the film received from media outlets such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and CNN.
Even more concerning for the film is its performance in the following week. “God & Country” failed to crack the top 36 box office slots on Box Office Mojo, making it one of the lowest-grossing films of the week. This could be due to the film’s lack of appeal in rural and suburban areas, as well as limited screening schedules. However, the film’s distributor, Oscilloscope, remains optimistic, stating that they expect “group sales and buyouts to surge as word-of-mouth takes hold.”
Despite the buzz surrounding the film and the positive reviews from critics, it seems that “God & Country” is struggling to find an audience. This is evident not only in the film’s box office numbers but also in its lack of audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
While the film has a robust 92 percent “fresh” rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, it currently has too few audience reviews to give it a score. This suggests that very few people have actually seen the film, despite its widespread media coverage.
However, not all reactions to the film have been positive. The Christian Post offered a dramatically different take, describing the film as “schizophrenic” and “deriding.” They claim that the film’s use of out-of-context clips and lumping together of prominent Christian leaders with extremists greatly diminishes the impact and credibility of the film’s message.
In light of the film’s poor box office performance and polarizing reaction, it will be interesting to see if “God & Country” is able to attract a wider audience in the coming weeks. In the current divisive political climate, it is possible that the film’s message may resonate with a certain segment of the population. Still, it remains to be seen if there is a large enough audience to support the film’s theatrical release.
Regardless of its success or failure at the box office, “God & Country” has sparked an important conversation about the role of religion in politics and the potential dangers of Christian nationalism. Whether or not the film’s approach and message are effective in bringing about meaningful change is yet to be seen, but it is clear that the topic is one that will continue to be discussed and debated in the months to come.