On the surface, the film "Revenge for Father" produced by Weinstein Company boasted a more impressive creative lineup.
Paolo Sorrentino, a renowned Italian director, had won multiple David di Donatello Awards in Italy and prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, making him a highly capable director.
Sean Penn and Frances McDormand, the lead actors, were top-tier American actors who both had won Oscars for Best Actor and Actress and had received multiple Oscar nominations, commanding great box office appeal.
More importantly, the film's storyline involved a retired pop rock singer who, after facing many difficulties, sought out the Nazi officer who had persecuted his father.
It was a Jewish story, fitting the mainstream narrative.
The film "Bridesmaids" produced by Palm Beach Films could be identified from the trailer as a wedding-related comedy.
It was similar to "The Hangover."
