Film Verity receives mixed reviews after focus group screenings
The thriller Verity starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson opened in theaters this week following a period of negative feedback from test audiences.
Critics divide over the film ending
Majority of detractors took issue with how the story concludes. Some critics described the movie as a flat-footed dud while others noted it has taken a bigger beating than expected.
Production changes from the novel
Director Michael Showalter eliminated one dead child character from Colleen Hoover source material. The author consulted on the film and called this removal the best change they could have made.
Box office predictions remain strong
The film is still predicted to win the box office weekend. This success would mark Hathaway third number one movie for the current year.
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