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The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 0% approval rating based on reviews from 16 critics, with an [[Weighted arithmetic mean|average rating]] of 2.4/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/max_steel |title= Max Steel (2016) |publisher= Fandango Media| website= Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=November 4, 2016}}</ref> At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a normalized rating, the film has a score 22 out of 100, based on reviews from 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/max-steel |title= Max Steel reviews|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Audiences surveyed by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.<ref name="CinemaScore">{{cite web|url=https://m.cinemascore.com |title=CinemaScore |work=cinemascore.com}}</ref>
The [[review aggregator|review aggregation website]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 0% approval rating based on reviews from 16 critics, with an [[Weighted arithmetic mean|average rating]] of 2.4/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/max_steel |title= Max Steel (2016) |publisher= Fandango Media| website= Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=November 4, 2016}}</ref> At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a normalized rating, the film has a score 22 out of 100, based on reviews from 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/max-steel |title= Max Steel reviews|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> Audiences surveyed by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.<ref name="CinemaScore">{{cite web|url=https://m.cinemascore.com |title=CinemaScore |work=cinemascore.com}}</ref>


[[IGN]] critic Alex Welch gave the film a score of 4 out of 10, summarizing his review with: "''Max Steel'' is one of the more forgettable and pointless attempts at a superhero franchise in the current post-[[Marvel Cinematic Universe|MCU]] Hollywood market, lacking any of the originality or vibrance that could give it even a remote shot at a successful future."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/15/max-steel-review |title=Max Steel Review — A meandering and lifeless superhero origin story. |author=Welch, Alex |work=IGN |date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'''s Joe Leydon gave a negative review, describing it as: "A half-baked, time-wasting curtain-raiser for a superhero franchise that is never, ever going to happen."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/max-steel-review-1201889470/ |title=Film Review: ‘Max Steel’ |author=Leydon, Joe |work=Variety|date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> [[Christy Lemire]] for ''[[Roger Ebert|RogerEbert.com]]'' gave half a star out of 4, writing: "For a movie about developing the greatest energy source in the universe, ''Max Steel'' is surprisingly bland, and it comes limping quietly into theaters without being shown to critics before opening day." She said, "[A] movie based on a toy should be a whole lot more fun than this."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/max-steel-2016 |title=Max Steel Movie Review |author=Lemire, Christy |website=RogerEbert.com |date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' critic Frank Scheck gave an unfavorable review, writing: "Even tweens may find themselves underwhelmed by the new live-action film based on what — for many of them — may be their favorite Mattel action figure. Delivering a bland cinematic origin story which seems calculated to boost Christmas toy sales, ''Max Steel'' is a stillborn, would-be franchise starter, sneaked into multiplexes without advance critic screenings."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/max-steel-938411 |title='Max Steel': Film Review — This teenage superhero movie recounts the origin tale of the character based on the Mattel action figure. |last1=Scheck |first1= Frank |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref>
[[IGN]] critic Alex Welch gave the film a score of 4 out of 10, summarizing his review with: "''Max Steel'' is one of the more forgettable and pointless attempts at a superhero franchise in the current post-[[Marvel Cinematic Universe|MCU]] Hollywood market, lacking any of the originality or vibrance that could give it even a remote shot at a successful future."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/15/max-steel-review |title=Max Steel Review — A meandering and lifeless superhero origin story. |author=Welch, Alex |work=IGN |date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'''s Joe Leydon gave a negative review, describing it as: "A half-baked, time-wasting curtain-raiser for a superhero franchise that is never, ever going to happen."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/max-steel-review-1201889470/ |title=Film Review: ‘Max Steel’ |author=Leydon, Joe |work=Variety|date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> [[Christy Lemire]] for ''[[Roger Ebert|RogerEbert.com]]'' gave half a star out of 4, writing: "For a movie about developing the greatest energy source in the universe, ''Max Steel'' is surprisingly bland, and it comes limping quietly into theaters without being shown to critics before opening day." She said, "[A] movie based on a toy should be a whole lot more fun than this."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/max-steel-2016 |title=Max Steel Movie Review |author=Lemire, Christy |website=RogerEbert.com |date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' critic Frank Scheck gave an unfavorable review, writing: "Even tweens may find themselves underwhelmed by the new live-action film based on what — for many of them — may be their favorite Mattel action figure. Delivering a bland cinematic origin story which seems calculated to boost Christmas toy sales, ''Max Steel'' is a stillborn, would-be franchise starter, sneaked into multiplexes without advance critic screenings."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/max-steel-938411 |title='Max Steel': Film Review — This teenage superhero movie recounts the origin tale of the character based on the Mattel action figure. |last1=Scheck |first1= Frank |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 14, 2016 |accessdate=October 17, 2016}}</ref>

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Max Steel
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStewart Hendler
Written byChristopher L. Yost
Starring
CinematographyBrett Pawlak
Edited byMichael Louis Hill
Music byNathan Lanier
Distributed byOpen Road Films
Release date
  • October 14, 2016 (2016-10-14)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million[1]
Box office$6.3 million[2]

Max Steel is a 2016 American science fiction action superhero film directed by Stewart Hendler, written by Christopher Yost,[4] and stars Ben Winchell, Josh Brener, Ana Villafañe, Andy García, Maria Bello and Billy Slaughter. Based on the eponymous toy line by Mattel, the film chronicles the adventures of teenage Max McGrath (Winchell) and alien companion Steel (Brener), who harness and combine their tremendous powers to evolve into the turbo charged superhero Max Steel.

Filming began on April 29, 2014, in Wilmington, North Carolina and wrapped in late May 2014. Dolphin Films and Mattel Playground Productions co-produce.[5] The film was released in the United States on October 14, 2016, by Open Road Films[6] and was a critical and commercial failure.

Plot

Max Steel is an in-depth "origin" story. The plot chronicles the adventures of teenage Max McGrath and alien companion Steel, who are symbiotically bonded and utilize a unique form of esoteric energy to become the turbo-charged superhero Max Steel. As these two unlikely friends struggle to accept their oddly connected fates, they begin to uncover unimaginable secrets, working together to find the truth, and fighting the mysterious forces threatening their world.

Cast

Production

Development

An early attempt to create a Max Steel film occurred in 2009 when Paramount Pictures purchased the rights to the franchise.[12] Taylor Lautner was an early choice for the starring role, although he would later drop out due to commitment to the Stretch Armstrong film [13] The revival of Max Steel as a television show in 2013 while the film languished.[14] In August 2013, plans for a new film resumed with Mattel partnering with Dolphin Entertainment to fund the film.[4]

In February 2014, Ben Winchell was officially cast as Max McGrath and Ana Villafañe was cast as Sofia Martinez.[7] In April 2014, Billy Slaughter was cast as Agent Murphy.[11] That month, the press officially confirmed Andy García's casting as Dr. Miles Edwards.[8] In May 2014, Maria Bello was officially confirmed to join the cast as Molly McGrath, Max's resilient single mother.[9] That same month, Mike Doyle was cast as Max's father Jim McGrath.[10]

Filming

Principal photography commenced on April 29, 2014, in Wilmington, North Carolina,[9][15] and ended on May 31, 2014.[16]

Reception

Box office

Max Steel opened on October 14, 2016, alongside The Accountant and Kevin Hart: What Now?, and was expected to gross $5–7 million from 2,034 theaters in its opening weekend.[17] After grossing just $637,795 on its first day the film went on to open to $2.2 million, finishing 11th at the box office.[18] In its second weekend the film grossed $680,104 (a drop of 68.8%, the 109th worst all-time), finishing 17th at the box office.[19]

Critical response

The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 0% approval rating based on reviews from 16 critics, with an average rating of 2.4/10.[20] At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating, the film has a score 22 out of 100, based on reviews from 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[21] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale.[22]

IGN critic Alex Welch gave the film a score of 4 out of 10, summarizing his review with: "Max Steel is one of the more forgettable and pointless attempts at a superhero franchise in the current post-MCU Hollywood market, lacking any of the originality or vibrance that could give it even a remote shot at a successful future."[23] Variety's Joe Leydon gave a negative review, describing it as: "A half-baked, time-wasting curtain-raiser for a superhero franchise that is never, ever going to happen."[24] Christy Lemire for RogerEbert.com gave half a star out of 4, writing: "For a movie about developing the greatest energy source in the universe, Max Steel is surprisingly bland, and it comes limping quietly into theaters without being shown to critics before opening day." She said, "[A] movie based on a toy should be a whole lot more fun than this."[25] The Hollywood Reporter critic Frank Scheck gave an unfavorable review, writing: "Even tweens may find themselves underwhelmed by the new live-action film based on what — for many of them — may be their favorite Mattel action figure. Delivering a bland cinematic origin story which seems calculated to boost Christmas toy sales, Max Steel is a stillborn, would-be franchise starter, sneaked into multiplexes without advance critic screenings."[26]

See also

References

  1. ^ Shepherd, Jack (November 24, 2016). "The biggest film flop of 2016 has been named and shamed". The Independent. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "Max Steel (2016)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  3. ^ Scheck, Frank (October 14, 2016). "'Max Steel': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Kit, Borys (August 2, 2013). "'Max Steel' Back in Action at Dolphin Entertainment". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  5. ^ Graser, Marc (November 5, 2013). "Mattel's Bold Plan to Take Control Back From Hollywood". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  6. ^ Polowy, Kevin (August 31, 2016). "'Max Steel' Exclusive: Watch the First U.S. Trailer for Long-Awaited Action Movie (Plus a Director Q&A)". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c Roxborough, Scott (February 5, 2014). "Ben Winchell, Ana Villafane Join 'Max Steel'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Andy Garcia Joins 'Max Steel'". deadline.com. April 29, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (May 13, 2014). "Maria Bello Joins Andy Garcia in Young Superhero Movie 'Max Steel'". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2014). "'Jersey Boys' Actor Joins Open Road's 'Max Steel'". variety.com. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Max Steel adds Billy Slaughter to cast". wilmywoodnc.com. April 23, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  12. ^ Graser, Marc (July 12, 2009). "Paramount toys with 'Max Steel' pic". variety.com. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  13. ^ Finke, Nikki (December 4, 2009). "Taylor Lautner To Be Paramount's Next Big Action Star". deadline.com. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  14. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (January 28, 2013). "Mattel Rebooting 'Max Steel' Property With New Animated TV Series". deadline.com. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  15. ^ Christine (April 22, 2014). "'Max Steel' begins filming in Wilmington, NC". onlocationvacations.com. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
  16. ^ "'Max Steel' wraps local production this weekend". StarNewsOnline.com. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
  17. ^ "Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant' is expected to unseat 'Girl On the Train' in slow box office weekend". Los Angeles Times.
  18. ^ "'The Accountant' Calculates $24.7M Opening; 'Max Steel' Rusts". Deadline.com.
  19. ^ Anthony D'Alessandro (October 23, 2016). "'Madea' To Push Well Past $27M As 'Jack Reacher' Takes $22M to $23M; 'Joneses' Can't Keep Up – Sun. AM Update". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 23, 2016. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  20. ^ "Max Steel (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  21. ^ "Max Steel reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  22. ^ "CinemaScore". cinemascore.com.
  23. ^ Welch, Alex (October 14, 2016). "Max Steel Review — A meandering and lifeless superhero origin story". IGN. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  24. ^ Leydon, Joe (October 14, 2016). "Film Review: 'Max Steel'". Variety. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  25. ^ Lemire, Christy (October 14, 2016). "Max Steel Movie Review". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  26. ^ Scheck, Frank (October 14, 2016). "'Max Steel': Film Review — This teenage superhero movie recounts the origin tale of the character based on the Mattel action figure". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
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