UPDATE: Just hours before the premiere, Melania Trump’s highly anticipated documentary, “Melania,” has been dismissed as a “farce” by entertainment expert Segun Oduolowu on CNN This Morning. The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, is set to screen at the rebranded Trump Kennedy Center this Thursday evening, raising eyebrows with its staggering budget of $40 million.
In an urgent critique, Oduolowu highlighted the documentary’s unprecedented financial backing, noting that documentaries typically sell for between $250,000 and $750,000. “The money is what you have to follow,” he stated. The film’s hefty price tag and the reported $35 million advertising budget suggest it could struggle to recoup its costs, with projections estimating an opening weekend return of only $1 million to $2 million.
Oduolowu pointed out the unusual nature of the deal, indicating that it “screams payoff” given the context of Melania Trump’s status as First Lady. “No one in Hollywood does that kind of math,” he asserted, raising concerns about the film’s viability and credibility.
Social media reactions reveal a lack of ticket sales, fueling skepticism about the film’s success. Oduolowu expressed his expectation for a harsh reception from both critics and audiences. “It’s not going to make money,” he remarked, but acknowledged that the film has already profited its creators: “It made money for Melania, $27 million or $28 million. She’s walking away very happy.”
The documentary’s premise, outlined by Oduolowu, focuses on the lead-up to a potential return to the White House for Melania and Donald Trump. However, he questioned the narrative’s authenticity, stating, “What family? Barron Trump is a sophomore in college. He’s not even moving back to the White House.”
As the premiere looms, all eyes will be on the film’s performance and audience reception. With a significant investment and a controversial subject, the stakes are high for this documentary. As Oduolowu aptly noted, “It’s going to stream on Amazon, where the propaganda machine can keep it going.”
Stay tuned for further updates on the film’s reception and financial performance as the story develops.
