The Rotten Tomatoes score for The Apprentice has revealed audiences are liking Sebastian Stan's new Donald Trump movie more than critics who reviewed the film. The new biographical film follows a young Trump's rise to power as attorney Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong) takes him under his wing in the world of business. The Apprentice reviews have been positive from most critics, who have praised Stan and Strong's performances, while also maintaining some impartiality towards the divisive businessman-turned-politician. However, some critics have pointed out the movie doesn't offer anything new in terms of its biographical presentation.
Even so, on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience score for The Apprentice is currently sitting at 86% as of writing, eight percent higher than the critics' score of 78%. In addition, the critical score is averaged at 6.8 out of 10, while the audience score is 4.3 out of 5, indicating audiences offered significantly higher scores for the movie than critics on average. While the divide on positive reactions for the movie is small, it's still an important distinction that shows the public is enjoying the biography more than critics.
What The Apprentice's Higher Audience Score Means For The Movie
It Could Help Its Stuggling Box Office Numbers
Audiences have praised The Apprentice's cast for their performances, alongside an informative yet entertaining story about Trump's rise to power as a real estate businessman. While some criticized the film for not going as in-depth as it could have, others were happy the movie brought some of his early endeavors to light in the way it did. This positive response could be just what the movie needs as it struggles in theaters. During its opening weekend, it managed to earn $1.6 million against a $16 million budget, indicating it could become a box office bomb without more eyes on it.
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The film also struggled with issues before release as well, with Trump's attorneys sending a cease-and-desist letter to the filmmakers as his campaign threatened legal action against the movie. This controversy may have led to the movie's muted box office response, but it clearly hasn't stopped those who've seen it from praising the light it shines on the businessman. The Apprentice's true story elements may be dramatized, but it seems audiences are still enthralled by the information it does present throughout.
Our Take On The Apprentice's High Audience Score
The Movie Is Clearly Embracing Its Premise Well
While there are some audience members who don't enjoy the movie, calling it a hit piece against Trump, the vast majority's opinion indicates the film is embracing its premise as a biography very well. Although it's still unclear how much this could impact its struggling box office numbers, the film could see an uptick in attention upon its home release. With critics entertaining the idea of the film becoming an awards contender, The Apprentice could be seeing even more attention from the general public in the coming months.
The Apprentice is directed by Ali Abbasi (Holy Spider) and written by Gabriel Sherman (The Loudest Voice in the Room).
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
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The Apprentice
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Drama
Biography
The Apprentice depicts a young Donald Trump in 1970s New York, highlighting his formative relationship with Roy Cohn, a ruthless attorney. As Trump seeks to establish his own legacy, Cohn identifies him as an ideal protégé, drawn to his ambition and determination to succeed at any cost.
- Director
- Ali Abbasi
- Release Date
- October 11, 2024
- Studio(s)
- Fabula Pictures
- Writers
- Gabriel Sherman
- Cast
- Sebastian Stan , Jeremy Strong , Maria Bakalova , Emily Mitchell , Martin Donovan , Patch Darragh , Stuart Hughes , Eoin Duffy , Chloe Madison , Ben Sullivan , Mark Rendall , Joe Pingue , Catherine McNally , Charlie Carrick , Jim Monaco , Bruce Beaton , Ian D. Clark , Valerie O'Connor , James Madge , Ron Lea , Edie Inksetter , Michael Hough , Robert J. Tavenor , Raechel Fisher , Stefanie Martino , Randy Thomas , Myron Ron Reider , Sharon Wilcox
- Character(s)
- Donald Trump , Roy Cohn , Ivana Trump , Ivanka Trump , Fred Trump , Daniel Sullivan , Mike Wallace , Tony Schwartz , Fancy , Russell Eldridge , Roger Stone , Fat Tony Salerno , Mary Anne Trump , Freddy Trump , Al Formicola , Andy Warhol , Ed Koch , Rona Barret , Tom Bolan , Victor Palmieri , Barbara Katz , Kinney (Reporter #1) , Reporter #2 , Reporter (#3) , Reporter #4 , Reporter #5 , Atlantic City Gambler #1 , Atlantic City Gambler #2
- Runtime
- 123 Minutes
- Main Genre
- Drama
