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Angelina Jolie is reportedly facing disappointment with her directorial film, Without Blood, which has not resonated well with critics, causing her considerable embarrassment. This comes in stark contrast to her lead role in the film Maria, which has received rave reviews and solidified her status as a strong contender for an Oscar.
According to sources close to the situation, Jolie is feeling the pressure as she navigates the success of Maria while grappling with the underwhelming reception of her passion project, Without Blood. “Angelina is a little annoyed that she’s having to juggle the solid success of Maria, which has firmly put her in the Oscar race and back into business with Netflix, and her passion project Without Blood,” an insider revealed to In Touch. told by The Washington News.
Initially, Jolie had high expectations for Without Blood, which she envisioned as a transformative film. “A movie Angelina thought could change the world when she first initiated it, but which now is stained by apathetic reviews and a weak audience response at its film festival debut,” the source added. The contrasting fates of the two films have put Jolie in a challenging position as both projects approach a wider public release.
As the films continue on their respective journeys to reach audiences, the source remarked, “The ball is in the public court.” Jolie now finds herself needing to navigate this complex landscape delicately, especially since she views directing as a pathway to remain relevant in the industry as she ages out of traditional leading lady roles.
“Angelina is going to have to thread the needle here a bit, especially because she has always seen directing as a way to stay in the business once she ages out these leading lady roles,” the insider shared. Determined to continue her directorial pursuits, Jolie has assembled a dedicated team to help realize her vision for future projects. “She wants to direct more movies, in no uncertain terms, and she has installed a whole team around her for those projects that will follow her into the gates of hell to get these films made,” the insider noted. report from In Tuch Weekly.
However, the success of these endeavors hinges on financial viability, and there are concerns regarding Without Blood. “But the trick is, they have to make money, and nobody thinks Without Blood can make a profit,” the insider concluded, highlighting the challenges Jolie faces as she attempts to balance her artistic ambitions with commercial success.
