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Ben Affleck and Robert Rodriguez's 'Hypnotic' Was Doomed From the Start
MovieWebStory by Salvatore Cento
scrn logline
Ben Affleck and Robert Rodriguez's high-stakes psychological thriller 'Hypnotic' fails to captivate audiences, despite star power and intriguing premise.
beat sheet
- With a reported budget of $65 million, 'Hypnotic' had all the makings of a big-screen blockbuster, but poorly executed marketing and lukewarm reviews doomed the film from the start.
- Affleck and Rodriguez's creative differences and clashing visions led to a troubled production, with the final cut failing to deliver the mind-bending thrills promised in the trailer.
call sheet
Ben Affleck, Robert Rodriguez, 'Hypnotic'