Summary
Austin Butler stars inThe Bikeriders, and the movie’s reviews help him extend a stellar Rotten Tomatoes streak from the last few years. The actor has risen to prominence in Hollywood in recent years thanks to a series of excellent decisions and landing major roles.The Bikeridersis the latest movie to give Butler a leading or major role. The 2024 movie directed by Jeff Nichols puts the actor in the lead role as Benny, a member of a Chicago biker club that transforms into a dangerous crime organization.The Bikeriders' castputs Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, and others around Butler.
There are many reasons whyThe Bikeridershas been so eagerly anticipated by movie fans, but Austin Butler’s continued rise is one of the biggest. He is on an incredible hot streak with choosing projects that are either critically acclaimed, financially successful, or even both in several cases. Even before most are given the opportunity towatchThe Bikeridersin theaters or on streaming, reviews have already been quite positive.The film’s 82% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoesmeans Austin Butler’s impressive run continues.
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The Bikeriders Is Austin Butler’s Fourth Straight Fresh Movie On Rotten Tomatoes
Critics Have Been Loving Austin Butler’s Movies
With 51 reviews accounted for on Rotten Tomatoes,The Bikeriders' Rotten Tomatoes score already reflects the mostly positive consensus about the film.The final number could change as more reviews are submitted, but a sudden wave of negative reviews that drives down the RT score is not expected at this point. Critics have been quite united in the praise for the cast’s performances, Nichols' direction, and how the movie brings the true story to life. This means thatThe Bikeridersshould be locked in as another movie with a “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes for Austin Butler.
The Bikeriders' Rotten Tomatoes score gives Butler four consecutive films with “Fresh” ratings. After some rough years with critics and his movies, the actor’s role in Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time In… Hollywoodrepresented a change. He followed up the small role by leadingElvis, playing the villain inDune: Part Two, and then tacklingThe Bikeriders. All four of these movies have scores on Rotten Tomatoes that are at or above 77%.They are his four highest-rated movies on Rotten Tomatoesas a result.
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The Bikeriders Caps Off Austin Butler’s Great Trio Of 2024 Projects
He’s Dominated The Big & Small Screen
The Bikeriders' release and positive reviews solidify what has been a great 2024 for Austin Butler. His role inDune: Part Twosaw him become a truly terrifying villain as Feyd-Rautha. It also became the highest-grossing movie and highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes in his career.The Bikeridersmight not beat either of those records, but it is also bound for some levels of success. Both films could even wind up in the 2025 Oscars race in different categories.
In addition to these two movies,Austin Butler also was the star of HBO’sMasters of the Airseries. The companion show toBand of BrothersandThe Pacificwas also widely praised, earning an 85% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and expanding his Fresh streak to TV. Whether it is the big screen or the small screen, Austin Butler has been one of the biggest, most successful, and most praised actors of the year.The Bikeriderscaps off this impressive run, as the actor has no other projects slated for release in 2024 after it.
