Surging to streaming stardom, ‘Wolfs' the latest action comedy starring the highly decorated duo George Clooney and Brad Pitt, is the latest in a series of rare cases featuring the unequivocal success expected from venerable stars. Since its Sept.27, 2024 release, the film has become the most viewed movie to date in Apple TV+ history, as viewership increases nearly 30% week over week.
In this nervy film from Jon Watts, Clooney and Pitt are hired as the highly skilled “fixers” who would be too good at their job for there to be a film about, and bring their paths cross unwittingly as Clooney + Pitt = crazed night of high stakes adventure. Clooney and Pitt prove why they are world famous for their brand of screen chemistry with their WIT and THRILL performance in “Wolfs.” It's an immensely entertaining portrayal of two forced together ‘lone wolves,' lifted in its clichéd way above its origins by just such a good blend of charisma and likability.
Initially, ‘Wolfs' was intended for a big theatrical release, but the release date was moved to limited and the movie is now about the streaming date. As it turned out, chosen was a wise decision, as the same movie cashed in as a blockbuster both in the U.S. and in other major markets like UK, Canada and Australia.
What makes ‘Wolfs' more than a commercial success is that, above all, it strikes the right balance between clever storytelling and great character dynamics that hit you hard. In both roles, Clooney and Pitt are concurrently cool and funny grifters. As noted by critic Chris
