Clint Eastwood's most recent directorial endeavour has become accessible on OTT platforms in India, albeit not for all subscribers. The legal thriller featuring Nicholas Hoult has commenced streaming on Prime Video, though it is exclusively available for rental. Produced by Eastwood and penned by Jonathan Abrams, Juror #2 also includes performances by Toni Collette, Chris Messina, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, and Kiefer Sutherland.

High-stakes moral dilemma

The central character of the film, serving as a juror in a prominent murder trial, grapples with the unsettling notion that he may have been responsible for the victim's death. In Juror #2, Hoult portrays Justin Kemp, a family-oriented individual and juror in a significant murder case, who confronts a challenging ethical dilemma that could ultimately influence the outcome of the accused's trial, either leading to a conviction or an acquittal.

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The National Board of Review placed Juror #2 on its list of the top ten films of 2024, a judgment that was largely supported by critics.

After a separation of 22 years, Collette and Hoult reunited in About a Boy (2002), portraying a mother and her son. Following their work in Rebel in the Rye (2017), this marked Deutch and Hoult's second collaboration.

Limited box office release and Warner Bros.' strategy

Warner Bros. was not required to reveal the film's box office results due to its limited release in fewer than 50 theatres across the United States. Variety criticized Warner Bros. for its decision to limit the film's distribution, describing it as an unusual strategy for a filmmaker known for commercial success. Critics noted that Eastwood has collaborated with Warner Bros. for fifty years and has consistently delivered financially successful films, including American Sniper (2014), Sully (2016), and The Mule (2018).

Bilge Ebiri of Vulture remarked that Warner Bros.'s decision indicates significant problems within the current studio system. They argued that, despite his established credentials and iconic status, Eastwood remains one of the few prominent filmmakers still producing adult dramas with corporate backing. To contemporary studio executives, he may seem like an anomaly—viewed not as an artist worthy of support, but rather as a defect that needs correction.

It is believed that Warner Bros. opted not to release official figures in order to protect Eastwood's reputation and to prevent any unfavourable headlines regarding box office performance.

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