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In a surprising turn of events, liberal director Rob Reiner has faced a major setback at the box office with his latest film, “God & Country: The Rise Of Christian Nationalism.” Despite the film’s heavy criticism of “Christian nationalism” and Trump voters, moviegoers have given it a resounding thumbs down, leading to abysmal box office numbers.
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The film’s opening weekend performance was nothing short of disappointing, as it only managed to gross a little over $38,000 across 85 theaters. That’s a measly $451 per location over four days, as reported by Breitbart. Despite the film being lauded by liberal movie critics, with a 91% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it seems audiences have completely rejected Reiner’s attempts to push his political agenda through this film.
Reiner’s foray into politics is nothing new, but it seems that this time, his heavy-handed approach has backfired spectacularly. His previous successes, such as “The Bucket List” in 2005, have been overshadowed by his more recent ventures into political filmmaking. It’s clear that audiences are not interested in being preached to by a Hollywood elite who fails to understand their beliefs and values.
The director’s decision to lean into politics, particularly with a film that blatantly criticizes Christian nationalism and Trump supporters, has alienated a significant portion of the American population. With 63% of Americans identifying as Christian, it’s no wonder that many have shunned Reiner’s attempt to vilify their beliefs on the big screen.
By choosing to embrace divisive and polarizing themes, Reiner has further solidified his reputation as a filmmaker who is out of touch with a large segment of the population. The film’s focus on discrediting Christian voters and their unwavering support for President Trump only serves to deepen the ideological chasm in America, rather than bridging the gap.
It’s clear that Reiner’s latest box office flop is a testament to the failure of Hollywood’s persistent efforts to inject politics into its films. Despite the success of some politically charged movies, Reiner’s heavy-handed approach has once again fallen flat, proving that audiences are tired of being lectured by out-of-touch celebrities.
