The REEL Box Office Buzz!

I don’t know what to say to these results except that it’s interesting that no one film outshown another this particular weekend.  I mean I can’t make judgements about movies that I haven’t seen yet (numbers 1, 2, and 4, respectively) but I did see number 5, Traitor, this past weekend and it kept me interested (My review will be up later in the week.).  I just find that outside of The Dark Knight, I’d love to know what’s appealing about any of the others.  Anyone want to shed some light for me?  I can tell you this, I won’t be spending my own money on any of the films from this list that I haven’t seen yet.  None of them appeal to my taste quite honestly.

Surprisingly, there are only a select few coming up within the next two months that I am remotely interested in seeing (Righteous Kill with Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino and the chick-flick, Nights in Rodanthe, based on the book by the same name written by Nicholas Sparks).  I hope the fall shapes up a bit better for we film-goers!

Until next time, see YOU at the movies,

 Lisa

The Dark Knight continues its trek up the all-time box office charts surpassing such hits as Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men’s Chest, Star Wars Episode 1, E.T., and Shrek 2.  By all accounts and estimates, if Knight keeps flying, it’s going to fly right past the original Star Wars to take the number 2 spot behind all-time great, Titanic (See Eonline for more.).  Of course, Titanic scored upwards of $601 million.  That’s not to say Knight doesn’t have an equal chance to achieve that goal either.  BUT, it is a hefty one to achieve, that’s for sure!

The rest of the weekend saw the debut of Pineapple Express, the action-comedy from the guys that brought you Superbad and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, the UBER chicky chick-flick, both making their way up to the Top 5. 

Mummy still holds on at #3 while Stepbrothers  makes its slow decent down the charts to #5. 

It’ll be interesting to see how the numbers stack up this coming weekend when the Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder and the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars debut in wide-release.

Until next time, see YOU at the movies!

Lisa

Holy Box Office BUCKS, Batman!

Yes, while I normally post the figures on Mondays, this week it kinda escaped me a bit but at the same time, I couldn’t not just skip it no matter that it’s Wednesday.  I mean…look at the madness that is Batman: The Dark Knight.  WOW!  Most films don’t gross those kinds of figures for weeks, if at all!  I’m impressed.  You should be too.  Really.

Mama Mia didn’t do too badly either for its first week.  Actually, with the buzz behind Meryl Streep’s vocal performance in the movie, it’s not that surprising that it was able to conquer the box office with the kind of figures under “normal” circumstances.  Perhaps, Batman was all hype with the buzz about Heath Ledger’s performance (which in my opinion was absolutely stunning) but if you notice my review below, it’s THAT good of a movie.

Hancock is still holding on to the Top 5 at the #3 position.  Don’t know much about Journey.  Not even sure it’s worth the $8.50 (or is it $9) ticket.  Hellboy I won’t even dignify with a comment. 

Looking forward to seeing Mia this weekend.  Will have my review up next week.  Be on the look out for it.

Until next time, see YOU at the movies!

Lisa

but really…7/3-7/6…

Look at what the Will Smith sci-fi pseudo-hero action thriller, Hancock, did.  WOW!  But really not a shocker considering what I said before the weekend - it is a Will Smith release on a holiday after all.

The animated flick, Wall-E, didn’t do too badly either on its second week in release.  Interesting to note that Kit Kittredge: An American Girl barely made the top 10 with an 8 showing in its first weekend in wide release (not shown above).

Not much in the way of releases coming up this weekend but next week, we have Heath Ledger’s last performance in The Dark Knight to…as I say somewhat reluctantly…look forward to.

The film version of the popular TV series, Get Smart, took over the #1 spot from the remake of The Incredible Hulk, which surprisingly is neck and neck with the Jack Black/Angelina Jolie animated film, Kung Fu Panda while the latest Mike Myers romp, The Love Guru, did’t quite make the splash that all the hype hoped it would. 

Is it just me or do you also see the summer not quite shaping up to a blockbuster season?  Personally, I still have yet to see Sex In The City and I do have an interest in seeing Get Smart as well.  Outside of that, I’m hoping there are more films coming down the pipeline that will peak my interest or it might be a dry summer at the box office for me.

What do you think?  Are there any movies you are DYING to see or anticipate the release of anyway?  Post your thoughts below.  I’d love to hear your take!

Until next time, see YOU at the movies!

Lisa