Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunited at the 81st Venice Film Festival for the premiere of their new action-comedy ‘Wolfs’, directed by Jon Watts. The film, which follows two rival ‘fixers’ forced to work together, marks their seventh collaboration and has generated significant buzz.Initially planned for a wide theatrical release, ‘Wolfs’ will now have a limited release on September 20 before streaming on Apple TV+ from September 27. This change in distribution strategy has sparked discussions about the evolving landscape of the film industry. Clooney expressed some disappointment but acknowledged the potential benefits of streaming, stating, ‘We need it, our industry needs it. They also benefit from having films released… and we’re figuring it out, we haven’t gotten it figured out yet’.The film’s reported $200 million budget has raised eyebrows, with Clooney denying claims that he and Pitt were paid $35 million each for their roles. He stated the true figure was ‘many, many millions below’ that amount.Critical reception of ‘Wolfs’ has been mixed. Some reviewers praised it as an ‘amiable lark’ with engaging performances, while others criticized it as an ‘unbearable comedy’ relying on repetitive jokes. Despite these differing opinions, the star power of Pitt and Clooney continues to draw attention.During the festival, Clooney also addressed recent political developments, praising President Joe Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic presidential candidate. ‘The person who should be applauded is the president who did the most selfless thing that anybody’s done since George Washington,’ Clooney stated.The Venice Film Festival also featured other notable films, including ‘The Brutalist’ by Brady Corbet and ‘I’m Still Here’ by Walter Salles, both receiving positive reviews. As the festival continues, the reunion of Pitt and Clooney in ‘Wolfs’ remains a highlight, showcasing their enduring on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship.
Key points
- Brad Pitt and George Clooney premiered their new film ‘Wolfs’ at the Venice Film Festival.
- ‘Wolfs’ will have a limited theatrical release before streaming on Apple TV+, sparking discussions about industry changes.
- Critical reception of ‘Wolfs’ has been mixed, with some praising its entertainment value and others finding it disappointing.
- Clooney praised President Biden’s decision to step down as the Democratic presidential candidate.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about the quality of ‘Wolfs’, with some sources praising it as entertaining while others describe it as ‘shockingly bad’.
👾The exact payment for Pitt and Clooney is disputed, with Clooney denying the reported $35 million figure.
