Looking at the Weekend: Feb. 3-5, 2012
Will Daniel Radcliffe show the Twilight trio how to open a movie? Very likely, though more for the fact that the film will target a sizable fanbase than for the fact that Radcliffe is in it.
Consensus
Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement.
Big Miracle: Predictable crowd pleaser may be more the former than the latter.
Chronicle: An interesting concept that needs excellent execution to be a success.
The Woman in Black: Atmospheric. Creepy. It's the kind of movie that should do well out of the gate.
The Innkeepers: A limited release to build up word of mouth may work for some films, but horror doesn't tend to permit that type of release schedule.
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ThoughtsIt could be heartwarming or banal, it's hard to tell. At least the two leads are both watchable. |
ThoughtsLooks like a perfectly admirable film for prepubescent girls. |
ThoughtsThe kind of treacly sweet film that doesn't get remembered come Oscar time (or more than a month after its release). |
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ThoughtsI must admit that I'm intrigued by the premise and the trailer, so if my friends are amenable, I'd like to see it at some point. |
ThoughtsLooks like a low-wattage kids' sci-fi movie. |
ThoughtsInteresting looking premise that won't be remembered in 11 months for award season. |
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ThoughtsI'm very interested in this film. Not only am I fan of Gothic horror, but being a film about the supernatural only adds to my interest. |
ThoughtsLooks like it could be an interesting eerie little thriller. |
ThoughtsCould be the kind of film that pulls in a few small nods, but will it be remembered so long after a January release? |
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ThoughtsThe concept is interesting and a good, clean fright is always exciting. But there's some palpable cliche on the surface that it might not be able to overcome. |
ThoughtsLooks like a standard ghost story. |
ThoughtsSupposed to be a creepy horror film, albeit the kind that Oscar completely ignores. |
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OTHER LIMITED RELEASES
Kill List (Cinema Sight Preview)
Perfect Sense (Cinema Sight Preview)
Windfall (Cinema Sight Preview)
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