Cate Blanchett’s new thriller scores record on Rotten Tomatoes after Borderlands’ $33 million disappointment

DisclaimerHere’s the Rotten Tomatoes score that serves as redemption for Cate Blanchett after Borderland. Written and directed by Alfonso Cuaron. Disclaimer In the film, Blanchett plays Catherine Ravenscroft, a journalist and documentarian whose life is turned upside down when she discovers that she is the protagonist of a novel that threatens to reveal a dark secret. The Apple TV+ show, which also stars Kevin Kline and Sacha Baron Cohen, will be Blanchett’s follow-up to Eli Roth’s show. Borderlandwhich became a major critical and commercial failure, grossing only $33 million against an estimated budget of $115 million.

Ahead Disclaimerpremiere on Apple TV+, the show debuted on Rotten Tomatoes up to 77% rating based on 39 reviewsat the time of writing. While this score will likely change as more reviews are added, it is currently much higher Borderlandwhich has a dismal 10% from critics and 51% from viewers. Audience rating not received for Disclaimer for now, but one of them is sure to arrive on October 11th with the show’s premiere.

What the Rotten Tomatoes Disclaimer Score Means for the Show

Why the Apple TV+ series is getting positive reviews

Cuaron is a famous director, he has directed films such as And your mom too (2001), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Human Children (2006), Gravity (2013) and Roma (2018). There was great anticipation then Disclaimerwhich marks his second time creating a TV show. The 77% score is certainly a positive start for the series, but it’s also a lukewarm result compared to the critical response to many of its films.

In Alex Harrison’s own review for Disclaimer For On-screen rant, The series has been described as a gripping mystery that boasts a strong script and exciting flourishes of filmmaking.. He calls the show “exciting watch“and praises leads Blanchett and Cline, who he says will find an audience”I catch every minute gesture and facial expression” On-screen rantThe series’ eight out of 10 score more or less equates to a 77% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Our take on the Rotten Tomatoes rating in Disclaimer

Will this be Apple TV+’s next hit?

Borderland was a major flop and is currently considered one of the two biggest blockbuster flops of 2024, along with Joker: Folie à Deux. Despite DisclaimerEarly reviews could be described more as “solid” rather than “luminous,“ While the series has some flaws, it at least serves as an impressive showcase of Blanchett’s talents.

It remains to be seen how Disclaimer will please the public, but the critical reaction corresponds to that for Presumed innocentwhich became the biggest hit among viewers on Apple TV+. Even if Disclaimer does not reach the same heights in terms of popularity, this undoubtedly marks a victory for Blanchett after Borderland.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes