The $200M budget spy action film 'Argylle', directed by Matthew Vaughn and featuring a star-studded cast including Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Henry Cavill, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews, with critics branding it one of the 'worst movies ever made'. Film critic Odie Henderson gave the Apple Original Film a 0-star review, calling it a 'cynical cash grab'. Despite the negative reception, 'Argylle' has seen a modest financial start, earning $1.7 million in Thursday previews. The film also features a disco-inspired score by Grammy-winning composer Lorne Balfe, which includes a top-secret Beatles track. Taylor Swift has been credited as the reason for the movie's biggest draw, although she did not write the book. The mystery surrounding the identity of the book's author, speculated to be Taylor Swift or J.K. Rowling, has been a point of intrigue, but recent reports have revealed the true author. Additionally, the movie's post-credits scenes have sparked discussions about potential sequels and a larger spy cinematic universe, with Sam Rockwell expressing a desire to see how the film performs and Henry Cavill showing his willingness to return if director Matthew Vaughn calls.
Taylor Swift probably did not write “Argylle,” says @davidlsims, but the action movie still has enough to pull you into theaters: https://t.co/kYijE9t8Rt
Is ‘Argylle’ worth your while? The first reactions to Matthew Vaughn’s new spy action film are in. Critics aren’t too impressed in this review roundup. https://t.co/5Ot5U1BwLh
The spy action comedy Argylle is now in theaters. Here's a breakdown of the ending: https://t.co/XLjJuJGSfB https://t.co/M35vKyDR14
🎼 Spy movie 'Argylle' features Oscar-winning actor and singer Ariana DeBose. Composer Lorne Balfe collaborated with singer Boy George and producer Nile Rodgers on the power ballad 'Electric Energy' for the film that features a disco-inspired score https://t.co/tPrqQiQm7Y https://t.co/BiTwrh0luJ
‘Argylle’ “is as soupy and poorly lit as any toss-off direct-to-Netflix tchotchke,” writes @rilaws. “Nothing but vain effort radiates off the screen.” Read VF's full review of the film: https://t.co/dCYJltKBsD
🎼 Composer Lorne Balfe helped create an eclectic score for Matthew Vaughn's new star-studded spy film 'Argylle' that leans on disco and an initially top-secret Beatles track https://t.co/tPrqQiQm7Y https://t.co/Ipp02K9h1Q
Although many details surrounding Elly Conway's real identity still remain a mystery, the Argylle author's book and movie connections seem evident. https://t.co/ngb4iO8acP
Matthew Vaughn's two spy franchises, Argylle and Kingsman, are now poised to cross over to create a larger spy cinematic universe in the near future. https://t.co/5SzcPgc6P9
WATCH: 🎼 Grammy-winning film composer Lorne Balfe says he was encouraged to step out of his comfort zone for the new spy movie 'Argylle,' and the result is a disco-inspired score that includes an initially top-secret Beatles track https://t.co/BFoRhHSkZ5 https://t.co/hjtghoOJu0
Argylle's ending and biggest twists explained: https://t.co/tRFNpEK02Q https://t.co/L7uqAUxGsC
Iron Man 2 star Sam Rockwell provides an update on Justin Hammer's potential MCU return, which could come in the upcoming Armor Wars movie. https://t.co/9GplEu1SAL
Taylor Swift was not involved in the book on which #Argylle is allegedly based—but now, the true identity of its author has been revealed. https://t.co/zCgBhHVtdE
Two of #Argylle's stars nearly ruined one of the film's biggest twists. Get the details here. https://t.co/ODjJsJxGIr
🎼 Grammy-winning film composer Lorne Balfe says he was encouraged to step out of his comfort zone for the new spy movie 'Argylle,' and the result is a disco-inspired score that includes an initially top-secret Beatles track https://t.co/tPrqQiQm7Y https://t.co/JPkDE9xm7x
‘Argylle’ soundtrack mixes disco energy, secret Beatles song https://t.co/8SztzyIXEH https://t.co/ftt52tXVg8
Let's talk about that climactic moment in #Argylle. https://t.co/LZdBwAXuKV
Will you be seeing #Argylle this weekend? 📽️ 🐈 Check out our full review here: https://t.co/74EmljkbcM https://t.co/mWEoOjZ8tq
The true identity of the writers behind #Argylle, the book, has been revealed. https://t.co/wBGcIbg2DK
Why did Swifties think Taylor Swift wrote the Argylle book? https://t.co/ta5ptmwheF
No, Taylor Swift did not write #Argylle—click below to find out who did. https://t.co/u0UwNxuMSA
⬇️⬇️⬇️ ‘Argylle’ Slides to $1.7 Million at Thursday Box Office Apple film from Matthew Vaughn earns half of the $3.4 million earned in previews by “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” in 2017. Read more: https://t.co/Qr9xkiPMyp
Argylle is off to a slow start with $1.7 million in Thursday night previews https://t.co/x9fcHcafcq https://t.co/iDpD1IvDWV
Argylle director Matthew Vaughn joins @KyleMeredith to talk about working with the stacked cast and needle-dropping The Beatles' "Now and Then": https://t.co/gonFypWd2X https://t.co/VjhEZACI3W
Apple Original Films' 'Argylle' Sees $1.7M In Thursday Previews; 'The Chosen' $1.4M https://t.co/ax2IHW6aBE
‘Argylle’ might be an absolute slog to sit through, but we should appreciate that it exists to begin with as part of Apple’s revamped movie strategy. @HKSurrey: https://t.co/XbLkN2ZMHW
#Argylle sequels? "I guess we just want to see how it does," Sam Rockwell says. "It all depends on whether the audience likes what we've done," Henry Cavill adds. "If Matthew [Vaughn] comes calling, I'd certainly say yes." https://t.co/ImvFLQtwKZ
📚 It's the question that's been on every reader's lips: who is Elly Conway? The mystery Argylle author has been speculated to be Taylor Swift and JK Rowling. Now the Telegraph blows the cover of @ellyconway 👇 https://t.co/bzNIqN499H @PenguinUKBooks @argyllemovie https://t.co/WFVjwiReT4
📚 It's the question that's been on every reader's lips: who is Elly Conway? The mystery Argylle author has been speculated to be Taylor Swift and JK Rowling. Now the Telegraph blows the cover of Elly Conway, the world's most enigmatic spy novelist⬇️ https://t.co/bzNIqN499H https://t.co/oPgy4E3jBu
Confused about that #Argylle credits scene? Allow director Matthew Vaughn to clear things up. https://t.co/s88zPtayzx
The real mystery of #Argylle isn’t the author’s identity—it’s why they’ve been kept under wraps when the film’s biggest post-credits scene motives have already been revealed. Here's everything you need to know—spoilers ahead: https://t.co/17fbdaB6c7
So far, the post-credits scene of 'Argylle' gives us more questions than answers https://t.co/sTsRBp2tMZ
Matthew Vaughn pulled double duties as director and “cat handler” on the set of “Argylle.” https://t.co/oeRkYrL4dh
Argylle post-credits explained: how many are there? Do they set up a sequel? https://t.co/GJ9oxNMqEh
Argylle is a terrible movie. All through it I thought, “this is like Kingsman, if it sucked ass”. I had no idea Matthew Vaughan did it until the end.
The reviews are in - Apple's Argylle is very, very bad (don't say we didn't warn you) https://t.co/rn9iOetxbZ
Although she didn't write the movie, it turns out Taylor Swift is basically the reason for Argylle's biggest draw. Read more here: https://t.co/kvPdPEQW2I
Film critic Odie Henderson calls “Argylle” a “cynical cash grab” in his first 0-star review for the Globe. https://t.co/UedCSUMNMt
Argylle reviews: Apple Original Film panned by critics — “One of the most chaotically stupid action movies to torture audiences in ages.” https://t.co/RGB5aok8Jc
'Argylle,' 'Promised Land,' 'Scrambled' among the major films hitting our screens this week https://t.co/e4FCtwlqEK
"Argylle" Review: "The vibe is like someone vomiting Four Loko all over an exquisitely tailored Saville Row suit." More: https://t.co/wcmEgevzuz https://t.co/nlDxj6Wvzj
Cat’s out of the bag! @MightyJaxx is working on the new blockbuster film #Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn, to produce character collectibles 🙌 Read the full story on @straits_times: https://t.co/JgHMlhVaQP #EastVentures
Argylle savaged by critics: $200M Matthew Vaughn spy flick starring Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard and Henry Cavill branded one of the 'worst movies ever made' in brutal reviews https://t.co/AvukNOyl6F https://t.co/oEcjVD7yQX