When Henry Cavill assumed the role of a coveted agent in Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle, expectations were sky-high, but the impact fell short. Although this role was seen as pivotal in Cavill’s return to the screen, unfortunately, the film met a slew of negative reviews, contrary to the heightened fan speculation for this spy thriller. Despite the sharp attention the lukewarm reception drew worldwide, the aftermath was no less significant for the creators and stars involved.

Recently, Vaughn discussed the lukewarm reception of the film while confessing how he still could not pinpoint what exactly turned audiences away.

What could have been a starter pack for Henry Cavill’s box office championship this year became the reason for Matthew Vaughn to admit disappointment. Reflecting on the stroke of bad luck with Argylle’s arrival to the theaters, Vaughn recently spoke to Empire Magazine to confess his surprise at the subpar reception of the movie. The director “didn’t think it was offensive” at any such point for Argylle to receive this bad a blow.

Vaughn, who termed Argylle, a “fun, feel-good movie” was severely taken aback by the reviews. Not only that, Vaughn was even prompted to introspect what he had exactly done to offend the audience for unleashing such an unsatisfactory response. The maker even went out of his way, making the rounds of the cinemas to discern if something had been lost in translation. 

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Finally, Vaughn turned to his philosophical reasoning to pinpoint the flaws in the spy-thriller and reconcile himself with its poor reception.

Matthew Vaughn might have been deeply disappointed by the underwhelming reception of Argylle. However, understanding that time waits for no one, he has turned to his optimistic side to come to terms with it. In his interview with Empire Magazine, Vaughn reflected that what is done cannot be undone. Instead, he sees it as a life lesson and remains steadfast in his belief in Argylle’s potential.

Vaughn also envisions a future where the audience might embrace the movie, potentially paving the way for sequels he planned. While Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell have not committed to these additional projects, Cavill told Variety in March that their realization hinges on the audience's approval. Vaughn echoed similarly, buoyed by positive reviews from streaming platforms. Therefore, the future of Argylle now depends solely on the audience’s approval, as that will determine the fate of future sequels.

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