While he also has a dramatic side,Jason Batemanhas been in many iconic comedies over the course of his career. This includes playing lead Michael Bluth in theTV seriesArrested Development, which earned him two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
On the film side of things, Bateman is one of the leads in the 2011 movieHorrible Bosses. The dark comedy is heralded as one of the genre classics of the early 2010s, and its success led to a sequel three years later. Other Bateman films includeBad WordsandJuno.
With these titles,it is clear that the late 2000s and early 2010s were really Bateman’s comedy sweet spot.While more recent years have been consumed with shows likeOzark, Bateman’s comedy career was the most vibrant in this era. Now, his 2009 hidden gem is trending on streaming.
Couples Retreat Is Trending On Streaming
Couples Retreatis becoming a streaming hit 16 years later. The comedy centers around a group of couples who all go together to a tropical island resort for vacation. In addition to Bateman, the film features a leading cast ofVince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristen Bell, Tasha Smith, Kali Hawk, and Kristin Davis.
However,Couples Retreatwas not well-received at the time of its release.The movie got a dismal 10% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes, and a still-bad 39% Popcornmeter, making it one of the lowest-rated films of Bateman’s career.
Redeeming itself,Couples Retreatis now trending on streaming.The comedy isNo. 7 on the HBO movies charts in the United States today, Aug. 8. The Top 10 is also currently occupied by theFinal Destinationmovies, along withDeath of a Unicorn,Alien: Covenant,Sinners, andOpus.
What Couples Retreat’s Streaming Status Means For Jason Bateman
The re-emergence ofCouples Retreaton streaming demonstrates the misunderstood nature of this film. The poor Rotten Tomatoes score does not paint a full picture of the movie. While it has its flaws,Couples Retreatboasts a great ensemble cast, who have great comedic dynamics when working together.
The resurgence ofCouples Retreaton streaming is also good news for Jason Bateman going into the rest of the year. He will soon star in the TV miniseriesBlack Rabbit, as well as reprise his voice acting role as Nick Wilde inZootopia 2. As such, greater name recognition for Bateman will potentially boost the success of these projects.
