Netflix now offers one of Matthew McConaugheys best and most lucrative movie performances. It joins a handful of titles provided by the streaming service that collectively express the range and longevity of McConaughey’s film catalog, including the 2000 submarine action thriller U-571 And the more recent 2020 irreverent dark comedy The gentleman. The wedding plannerA throwback to McConaughey’s rom-com era, and the relatively new adult animation Agent ElvisOne of the rare times the big-name film actor took part in a TV series, are also available for Netflix streamers.
Of course, Netflix’s offerings represent just a sample of McConaughey’s lauded career, which dates back to the early nineties, spans a range of genres and often hooks commendations and/or big bucks. Throughout his career, top-tier films emerged, such as the $705 million gross sci-fi epic Interstellar and the multi-award-winning docudrama Dallas Buyers ClubFor which McConaughey earned his first Oscar. Although McConaughey’s supporting role in a 2012 movie about male strippers may not initially seem as distinguished as others, it is among the best actors. – and Netflix now has it available for the enjoyment of viewers.
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Magic Mike is now streaming on Netflix – why it’s one of Matthew McConaughey’s greatest performances
McConaughey’s supporting Magic Mike role is unexpectedly compelling
Magic MikeThe titillating comedy-drama chronicling the lifestyles of Xquisite Strip Club’s male strippers took the world by storm in 2012. The film was a big draw, with McConaughey, Channing Tatum and other notable stars as irresistibly built exotic dancers known as Magic Mike Kings of Tampa. Still, just below the movie’s barely-there costuming and spicy dance routines is A valuable portrait of the not-so-glamorous underbelly of the profession, complete with compelling characters. As the owner of Xquisite, Dallas, McConaughey’s character is easily the most interesting, and, like the film, there is more to him than what appears on the surface.
The dichotomy between Dallas’ uber-masculine image and what he actually is sets McConaughey up for a surprisingly riveting performance that should be among his greatest.
Outwardly, Dallas is the perfect picture of masculinity. He is a charming businessman who also parodies over-the-top representations of humanity on stage, where he is like cowboys and construction workers. Underneath it all, however, Dallas is plagued by hangups that undermine his image, including but not necessarily limited to greed, which compromises his ability as a leader, and financial instability, which impedes his status as a breadwinner. The dichotomy between Dallas’ uber-masculine image and who he actually is underneath set McConaughey up for a surprisingly riveting performance Which should rank among his greatest.
by Matthew McConaughey Magic Mike Performance is now available to stream on Netflix.
How Magic Mike’s Reviews and Box Office Compare to McConaughey’s Other Hit Drama and Comedy Movies
Magic Mike was a big hit at the box office and with viewers
Where is McConaughey? Magic Mike Performance ranks among the rest of his career is subjective, however The movie is objectively one of his highest grossing and better reviewedEspecially considering the actor’s other hit drama and comedy films. Magic Mike earned $167.2 million at the worldwide box office, over twenty times its budget of $7 million (per) Box Office Mojo). In terms of ratings, Magic Mike was also successful with critics and audiences, scoring an approval rating of 78% with the former and 60% with the latter on Rotten tomatoes.
Not many McConaughey movies best Magic Mike Box office performanceAnd when considering only his comedy or drama-leaning movies, the number is even smaller. Only The Wolf of Wall Street, Tropic Thunder, How to lose a guy in 10 daysAnd these sing Movies have done better. Magic Mike May be average in approval ratings but is roughly consistent with the hit films. it is a little short on audience approval — but compared to McConaughey’s comedy/drama flops, like The Beach Boom Or Ghost of girlfriends pastThe stripper movie’s audience score is one of his best.
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Matthew McConaughey’s best comedies/dramas |
Worldwide Box Office |
RT critics score |
RT audience score |
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sing |
$634,151,679 |
71% |
73% |
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sing 2 |
$408,402,685 |
72% |
98% |
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The Wolf of Wall Street |
$392,000,694 |
80% |
83% |
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Tropic Thunder |
$195,703,351 |
82% |
71% |
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How to lose a guy in 10 days |
$177,503,042 |
42% |
77% |
Why Matthew McConaughey didn’t return as Dallas in Magic Mike 2 & 3
McConaughey may not return for the Magic Mike sequels despite wanting to
With an incredible worldwide box office haul and the interest of critics and audiences, Magic Mike burgeoned into a franchise of $350.4 million (via The numbers) consisting of the original movie and its two sequels, Magic Mike XL And Magic Mike’s Last Dance. With the exciting expansion of the franchise came the hope that McConaughey would return to reprise his iconic role as Dallas. However, in 2014, McConaughey’s camp confirmed that the actor would not return for Magic Mike XL Due to scheduling conflicts Because of his involvement in Gus Van Sant’s 2015 mystery thriller Sea of trees.
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Magic Mike’s Last Dance Suffered the same loss, as McConaughey did not reprise his role for The Drakewell either. According to lead Magic Mike Star Channing Tatum, McConaughey is not in Magic Mike’s Last Dance Because it was unknown whether – He would like to do it. Interestingly enough, McConaughey expressed his interest in Magic Mike 3contrary proclamation, “Channing Tatum, call me bro! I haven’t heard of you!” disappointing, Matthew McConaughey Never got to grace these Magic Mike stage again – but fortunately, his original film performance will continue as among the best aspects of the franchise and the best roles of the actor to date.
Source: Box Office Mojo, Rotten tomatoes, The numbers