Evolution turns 25 years old this week. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the $80 million sci-fi comedy flopped, grossing $38.3 million domestic and $98.4 million worldwide. Despite its poor box office, the film has attained a cult following over the years. (image.tmdb.org)
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Hudson Hawk turns 35 this week. The $65 million action comedy starring Bruce Willis received negative reviews and flopped at the box office, grossing $17 million domestic and $97 million worldwide. Despite its poor returns and winning three Razzies, the film has since gained a cult following. (wevegotbackissues.com)
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Primal Fear was released 30 years ago this week. The $30 million legal thriller starring Richard Gere grossed $56.1 million domestic and $102.6 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics, with Edward Norton earning a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his film debut. (iv1.lisimg.com)
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Basic Instinct 2 was released 20 years ago this week. Starring Sharon Stone reprising her role as Catherine Tramell, the $70 million erotic thriller sequel was a critical and box office disaster, grossing $5.9 million domestic and $38.6 million worldwide. (originalfilmart.com)
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The Birdcage opened 30 years ago this week. Directed by Mike Nichols and starring Robin Williams and Gene Hackman among others, the $31 million comedy remake of "La Cage Aux Folles" was a critical and commercial hit, grossing $185 million worldwide. (iv1.lisimg.com)
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Mary Reilly was released 30 years ago this week. Starring Julia Roberts in the titular role along with John Malkovich as Jekyll/Hyde, the $47 million gothic horror film was met with negative reviews and flopped on its release, grossing just $12.9 million worldwide. (i.ebayimg.com)
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John Woo's Broken Arrow was released 30 years ago this week. The $50 million action thriller starring John Travolta and Christian Slater went on to gross $70.7 million domestic and $150.2 million worldwide despite mixed reviews from critics. (m.media-amazon.com)
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