‘The Get Out’: Russell Crowe Continues His New Hot Streak

Russell Crowe experienced a period of high demand from approximately 1997 to 2007, with his popularity peaking after winning an Oscar for “Gladiator” before declining after “American Gangster.” His career has recently seen a resurgence, beginning with “Nuremberg” and continuing with “Beast,” “The Weight,” and “The Get Out.” “The Get Out,” an action-comedy-crime thriller, is noted for its similarity to “The Nice Guys” and draws narrative inspiration from Elmore Leonard adaptations like “Get Shorty” and “Out of Sight.”

• Russell Crowe’s career experienced a slump after a period of high demand from 1997-2007.
• His popularity declined following “American Gangster” until recent films like “Nuremberg” marked a comeback.
• “The Get Out” is an action-comedy-crime thriller that shares vibes with “The Nice Guys” and Elmore Leonard adaptations.