News Summary

• There have been a number of films that have struggled, or indeed failed, to recoup their budget, and have consequently earned the “box office flop’ label.
• This summer alone has already racked up a fair few.
• It’s hard to pin down exactly why movies such as these – Children of Men and It's a Wonderful Life, to name a few – initially struggle to find an audience.
• Fortunately, though, the film's quality shines through and it ultimately finds a fanbase beyond its theatrical release.