Daniel Day-Lewis stepped out of retirement just to act in his son Ronan’s directorial debut, “Anemome.” This wasn’t about ego or legacy—it feels more like a dad doing something purely out of family love.
Unfortunately, audiences didn’t care. Focus Features gave “Anemone” a solid release (1000+ theaters), but the film cratered, barely scraping a million domestically after two weeks. Not even Day-Lewis’s return could save it.
Turns out, “Anemone” quietly hit VOD today — a mere 18 days after being theatrically released. For curiosity seekers, hardcore cinephiles, this will probably be the best way to watch Day-Lewis’ acting comeback. C’mon, I know you have slight interest in this film, even if it at times it feels like watching paint dry.
“Anemone” was always going to be a tough sell without critics championing it, and those raves never came. Still, there’s a tiny hope tucked inside this misfire. If “Anemone” ends up being the spark for more great performance, then the flop might have been worth it.
Marvel's "Ghost Rider" just hired one of the best cinematographers working today. Linus Sandgren will serve as DP on Shawn Levy's MCU flick, and, most notably, the project will be shot on film.