Britney Spears’ 22-Year-Old Movie Resurfaces on Netflix, Gaining Popularity
After receiving very bad reviews upon its initial release, the 2002 film “Crossroads” has made a surprising comeback by entering Netflix’s Top 10 list for English-language films. Starring pop sensation Britney Spears alongside Zoe Saldaña, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Kim Cattrall, and Dan Aykroyd, the coming-of-age drama was heavily criticized by both critics and audiences alike. Despite maintaining low critical scores over the years, the film has managed to capture the attention of viewers once again, garnering 3.7 million views on Netflix and 5.5 million hours of watch time in its first week on the streaming platform.
Despite its rocky reception, “Crossroads” was a commercial success back in 2002, earning $61.1 million at the box office against a budget of $10 to $12 million. The film’s soundtrack, featuring Britney Spears’ hit single “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman,” further solidified its success by climbing to #21 on the Billboard Top 40 chart.
The resurgence of “Crossroads” may be attributed to Spears’ recent memoir release, titled “The Woman in Me,” where she delves into the making of the film and the challenges she faced during the acting process. In conjunction with the book launch, the film was re-released in theaters in 2023, reigniting interest and solidifying its status as a cult classic.
Despite its initial setbacks, “Crossroads” has proven to be a timeless piece of cinema that continues to captivate audiences and draw them back into the nostalgic world of Britney Spears’ early acting career.
