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In a challenging period for Hollywood, Tom Hanks' latest film "Here" has opened to disappointing box office numbers. The movie, produced by Miramax and distributed by Sony, garnered just under $5 million in its opening weekend. Despite being shown in 2,647 theaters and featuring stars like Hanks and Robin Wright, the film ranked only fifth at the box office.

According to Box Office Mojo, "Venom: The Last Dance" maintained its top position with over $25 million. Other films such as "The Wild Robot," "Smile 2," and "Conclave" also outperformed "Here," even though they have been in theaters longer.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, known for hits like "Forrest Gump" and "Back to the Future," the film employs digital aging effects allowing Hanks and Wright to portray characters across different ages. Variety describes it as following a single house's inhabitants over a century. However, critics have not been kind; it holds a 36 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Peter Sobczynski of RogerEbert.com criticized it as resembling an extended commercial filled with sentimental clichés but lacking genuine emotion. Rex Reed from the Observer commented on its attempt to replicate the success of “Forrest Gump” using new technology instead of real actors.

Financially, the film is struggling with a budget of $45 million needing around $90 million at the box office to break even when considering promotional costs. As reported by Box Office Mojo, its worldwide gross stands at approximately $11.4 million after two weekends.

This performance is stark compared to Hanks' past successes like “The Da Vinci Code,” which earned $758 million globally. Despite this setback for “Here,” Hollywood continues facing challenges in 2024 after only two films surpassed the billion-dollar mark worldwide: “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool and Wolverine.”