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“The Fall Guy” with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt is now the most watched film in Portugal, surpassing “Challengers” with Zendaya.
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- The Cinema and Audiovisual Institute (ICA) reveals weekly rankings that show us which films attracted the most attention in cinemas;
- The previous week, the long-awaited arrival of “Challengers” with Zendaya took the lead and dethroned “Back to Black”;
- Now, “The Fall Guy” with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt showed what it came from and managed to dethrone Luca Guadagnino’s film and catapult itself to the top.
Now is the time to look at the weekly rankings available on the official website of the Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA) to understand which films most pleased the Portuguese public between the 2nd and 8th of May and how this changed the Top of the most viewed.
This week, three premieres gained direct entry into this disputed Top 10, leaving behind the films: Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (12th), by Adam Wingard; Revolution (Without) Blood (17th), by Rui Pedro Sousa and Spy X Family Code: White (15th), by Takashi Katagiri
After achieving a place in the top last week even after just one day of showing, “Profession: Danger” (“The Fall Guy”) showed that we could be facing one of the biggest hits of this summer. Interestingly, this production also marks the duo’s big reunion after being part of the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon that dominated last summer.
With changes in position and a new leader, these were the most watched films in Portugal this week:
Synopsis: In the 1920s, an English coastal town witnesses a dark and absurd scandal. Based on a true story, the film follows two neighbors: deeply conservative local Edith Swan and boisterous Irish migrant Rose Gooding. When Edith and the other inhabitants begin receiving vicious letters filled with unintentionally hilarious profanities, the rude Rose is accused of the crime. However, when the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss – begin to investigate the crime on their own, they suspect that something is wrong and Rose may not be the culprit after all.
Cast: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana Vasan
Number of spectators: 4,243 / 14,784 (Total)
Synopsis: The idyllic and traditional lifestyle of two friends in the suburbs of the 60s is shaken by a tragic accident involving one of their children. As Alice and Céline see their family ties gradually undermined by guilt and paranoia, an intense battle of wills develops, revealing the darker side of maternal love.
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Anders Danielsen Lie
Number of spectators: 4,438 / 5,411 (Total)
Synopsis: It’s been a year since Miro and Oscar returned from their incredible adventure. Now, they set off on another great trip in an airship to return a little bear to its parents, save the American elections and prevent the continent from being destroyed by an erupting volcano.
Cast: Rui Unas, José Raposo, Fátima Lopes
Number of spectators: 4,756 / 18,679 (Total)
Synopsis: Vini and Tom are two bohemian mice inspired by Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim. After accidentally witnessing the moment when God entrusts Noah with the task of welcoming just one couple of each species to his ark, the two friends find a way to embark on this adventure together.
Cast: Rodrigo Santoro, Alice Braga, Marcelo Adnet
Number of spectators: 5,619 / 9,270 (Total)
Synopsis: A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – star of the 21st century, “Back To Black” tells the extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the streets of Camden (which she called home) and capturing the struggles of global fame, “Back to Black” pays homage to Amy’s artistry, intelligence and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unparalleled look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to Amy Winehouse, a once-in-a-generation talent.
Cast: Marisa Abela, Lesley Manville, Jack O’Connell
Number of spectators: 16,537 /45,341 (Total)
Synopsis: In the near future, a nation in conflict, devastated by a civil war that took the entire nation by surprise, is the stage for an electrifying journey that crosses the United States. In this chaotic and unpredictable scenario, a fearless group of journalists embarks on a daring journey, exploring a futuristic America on the brink of the abyss. Kirsten Dunst leads this provocative film by Alex Garland.
Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura
Number of spectators: 8,274/ 51,115 (Total)
Synopsis: After three death-defying adventures, defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po the Dragon Warrior is summoned by fate to… get some rest. More specifically, he is chosen to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. This raises some obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before assuming his new high position. Worse still, there was a recent glimpse of an evil and powerful sorceress, The Chameleon, a small lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small.
Cast: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Ke Huy Quan
Number of viewers: 11,481 /295,416 (Total)
Synopsis: Tashi Duncan is a former tennis star turned coach who never apologizes for her play on and off the court. She is married to Art and managed to turn him from a mediocre player to a Grand Slam champion. Now that she is facing a losing streak, Tashi convinces him to play in a “Challenger” tournament – the lowest level of the professional circuit – where she will have to face Patrick, a promising talent who is at the end of his career. To make matters worse, Patrick also has the baggage of being Tashi’s ex-boyfriend and Art’s former best friend. As past and present collide and tension increases, Tashi wonders: what is the price to pay for victory?
Cast: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor
Number of spectators: 17,590 / 47,489
Synopsis: A group of college friends begin to die in ways related to their luck after reading their horoscopes.
Cast: Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika
Number of spectators: 15,552
Synopsis: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in this explosive comedy that is an adaptation of the series of the same name “The Fall Guy” (1981-86) starring Lee Majors. He is a double and, like all doubles, he is blown up, shot, involved in accidents, thrown through windows and thrown from great heights, all for our amusement. And now, fresh from an accident that nearly ended his career, this working-class hero must find a missing movie star, uncover a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life, all while still doing his job. What can go right?
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke
Number of spectators: 28,597 / 37,765
And you, have you been to the cinemas to see “The Fall Guy”?
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