Colleen Hoover adaptations have proven to be profitable undertakings. Four have now been made so far, and at this rate, the odds are high that more will follow. The latest adaptation of Hoover's work, starring Anne Hathaway in the titular role, extends the impressive hot streak. Despite being panned by critics and having a relatively short theatrical run, the movie still turned a tidy profit, grossing over 4X its production budget. Fast losing screens across the country, the movie received an early digital release and is now set for wider access with an upcoming release.
Verity was adapted for the screen by Nick Antosca, whose strong track record in the psychological thriller genre includes NBC's Hannibal and the Apple TV series Cape Fear. Antosca took huge liberties with his screenplay, which seems to have disappointed the critics as well as the portion of the audience who had already read Hoover's book. The critics essentially faulted the execution of the story's plot twists. The audience, especially those who went in blind, deemed it a decent movie, as reflected in its 72% Popcornmeter score, with words like "hooked," "sexy," and "nailbiting" contained in the audience consensus.
Verity's ending, though it closely resembles the book's, has been the most debated aspect of the movie among the fans. For those who thought it failed to stick the landing, an upcoming release could explain the gaps. Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Alliances Entertainment, has prepared a Blu-ray, 4K release of Verity. The release will reportedly come loaded with bonus content including two alternate endings and deleted, never-before-seen scenes that could help demystify that ending. The two-disc combo-pack release, which will hit shelves on December 15, will also include an audio commentary by the director, Michael Showalter.
When Will 'Verity' Come to Streaming?
Given that Verity rapidly lost screens across the country due to lower turnouts, many missed the chance to watch it on the big screen. The next reliable way to catch up on the movie is either via digital, DVD purchase, or on subscription-based streaming. As Amazon MGM handles Verity's distribution, it will eventually stream on Prime Video.
The timing of a streaming release is often predicated on its commercial performance, where a strong showing, as in Project Hail Mary, forces a delay in favor of a longer theatrical run. However, should Verity face a delay in its arrival on Prime Video, it would be due to a different reason — an extended time for PVOD sales. Regardless, a release on Prime Video before the end of the year is likely. Stay tuned for updates.
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