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Skydance's 'Matchbox: The Movie' Panned as Blandly Algorithmic

Original: ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ Review: If Skydance’s Theatrical Releases Are as Blandly Algorithmic as Its Streaming Ones, Hollywood Is Already Dead

IndieWire has published a scathing review of 'Matchbox: The Movie', Skydance's new streaming action film, arguing that its formulaic, algorithm-driven filmmaking bodes poorly for Skydance's upcoming theatrical slate. The critic warns that if the studio's big-screen releases match the blandness of its streaming output, mainstream Hollywood cinema is in serious trouble. The review is drawing attention amid scrutiny of Skydance's stewardship of Paramount.

Why now: Skydance recently took over Paramount, so its filmmaking approach and the quality of its releases are under intense scrutiny.

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‘Matchbox: The Movie’ Review: If Skydance’s Theatrical Releases Are as Blandly Algorithmic as Its Streaming Ones, Hollywood Is Already Dead · IndieWire

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