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2023 has been a great year for movies with exciting titles across genres hitting theaters or streaming platforms. Like an ocean of titles released this year, it is almost impossible to watch every movie in the same year. But as the year is ending, it is worth reflecting on a Ben Affleck movie that deserves attention.
Affleck’sAirwas not a box-office dominator, perhaps it was not designed to be. Rather, the Prime Video movie was for select audiences after being released in only a few select theaters. Regardless, the movie was well-received by critics and has recently occupied a spot in the top ten movie list.
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AirBeatsEqualizer 3Making It Into The Top Ten Movies of 2023
Ben Affleckdirected and starred biographical sports dramaAirhad an astonishing critical reception with a striking 93% Rotten Tomatoes score. Under the banner of Warner Bros. Pictures and Amazon Studios,Airwas made with $90 million following the true story of young Michael Jordan’s collaboration with Nike’s fledgling basketball division.
Alongside Affleck who played Phil Knight, billionaire and co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc.,Airalso starsMatt Damon, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Matthew Maher,Viola Davis, and co. For many critics,Airis an important film, a reflection of the unexplored story of history associated with Jordan and Nike.
The movie has already received several accolades and it is Affleck’s prowess to bring the movie to a top ten list. InRanker’s100 Best Movies of 2023,Airsits at the tenth spot beating Denzel Washington’sEqualizer 3which ranks 13th spot in the list.
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Ben Affleck on Playing Phil Knight inAir
Affleck has been an all-rounder in Hollywood, the actor-director casts himself in his own movie to play Phil Knight. Of course, it is not the first time he has done that. His appearance inArgoin the title role was outstanding as hailed by many critics and fans alike. But for Affleck,“Phil is an interesting guy,”as he toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
“So here’s this guy [Phil Knight]. He talks about Buddhism, Eastern philosophy. He also talks about being a ruthless capitalist. So right there, I think this is a guy of many contradictions, which is fun to play. There’s a tension between having once been the entrepreneur, the guy selling shoes out of your car, and now running a big company, being responsible for everyone’s jobs. That’s a real change. And how do you reconcile that? The way he vacillates [about spending to sign Michael Jordan] but in the end goes for it. When we tested the movie in Vegas, people cheered. I was happy because I thought, ‘Good, they get it.’”
But the Oscar winner did not expect the audience“to stand up and cheer for Phil Knight.”Adding further he said,“I think it speaks to the fact that in this culture, we venerate capitalists. It’s our version of the divine right of kings.” Airwould be another masterful ‘based on true events’ credit for Affleck afterArgo.Airis available to stream on Prime Video.
Lachit Roy
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
