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After two weeks of films not being able to topple Finding Nemo at the U.S. box office, we’re about to find that film replaced with another animated film. This time, it’s The Secret Life of Pets and there isn’t likely anything Disney/Pixar can do about it. Please note that both Tripp and Thomas are on vacation this week, so it’s Peter and I alone. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Thomas got back from his vacation and submitted his data. The below post has been updated to reflect this.

Our Highest Rated Films: The Secret Life of Pets, Our Little Sister
Our Best Awards Ratings: The Secret Life of Pets (Oscars), Our Little Sister (Oscars)

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Sultan
Under the Sun
Zero Days

Jul. 8-11, 2016

Film

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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

(Wide Release)
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2.3
Wesley Lovell: (4)
Peter J. Patrick: (0)
Thomas LaTourrette: (3)

Nil
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (Nil)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • None

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): I like most of the actors involved, but this may just be too much inane comedy for me.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): Unappealing looking dumb slob comedy is nothing I want to see.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks like another version of girls gone wild and seems to have few redeeming features.

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The Secret Life of Pets

(Wide Release)
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8.3
Wesley Lovell: (9)
Peter J. Patrick: (8)
Thomas LaTourrette: (8)

5.7
Wesley Lovell: (5,Oscars)
Peter J. Patrick: (8,Oscars)
Thomas LaTourrette: (4,Oscars)
Categories:

  • Animated Feature (WL,PP,TL)

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): The teaser trailer was riotously funny. The subsequent trailers have been less impressive. I’m interested enough to see it, but I’m dubious about its potential quality
Peter J. Patrick (PP): At long last, an animated comedy that actually looks funny.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks cute, not deep, but probably enjoyable.

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Captain Fantastic

(Limited Release)
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5.3
Wesley Lovell: (5)
Peter J. Patrick: (8)
Thomas LaTourrette: (3)

2.0
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (6,Oscars)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • Picture (PP)
  • Actor (PP)
  • Original Screenplay (PP)
  • Film Editing (PP)

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks like it could be an engaging film, but the trailer doesn’t quite sell it.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): This looks like it could have the potential of becoming a breakout summer hit.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): Viggo Mortenson is always worth watching, but this family drama may not make full use of his abilities as it sinks into the cliched trial scenes as he battles his father-in-law for custody of his children.

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Cell

(Limited Release)
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4.0
Wesley Lovell: (6)
Peter J. Patrick: (2)
Thomas LaTourrette: (4)

1.7
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (5,Razzies)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • Picture (PP)
  • Director (PP)
  • Actor (PP)

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): I read the book years ago and enjoyed it, but this trailer looks hopeless.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): This looks like another bad adaptation of a Stephen King novel.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): It sounds like an interesting concept, but by the end of the trailer it just looked hokey.

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Cold War 2

(Limited Release)
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2.3
Wesley Lovell: (3)
Peter J. Patrick: (2)
Thomas LaTourrette: (2)

Nil
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (Nil)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • None

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): There’s something fascinating going on in this film that the trailer doesn’t quite capture.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): Another sequel to another film I either never heard of or forgot I did.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer made little sense to me and the lack of English subtitles didn’t help.

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The Dog Lover

(Limited Release)
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1.7
Wesley Lovell: (1)
Peter J. Patrick: (0)
Thomas LaTourrette: (4)

Nil
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (Nil)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • None

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): I love dogs, but this trailer looks like a hokey adventure in misread intentions.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): Lifetime level movie singing the praises of a puppy mill doesn’t seem to have much of a built-in audience.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): Earnest and manipulative, this trailer does little to make me want to see this film. Haven’t we seen enough films where the overbearing government steps in too harshly?

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Fathers and Daughters

(Limited Release)
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5.3
Wesley Lovell: (5)
Peter J. Patrick: (5)
Thomas LaTourrette: (6)

Nil
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (Nil)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • None

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): The cast brings a measure of gravitas to the project, but it’s struggled to find a release window and that could mean trouble.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): Excellent cast in film with some appeal seems to lack spark.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): A big name cast could be worth watching, though the story sounds trite.

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Men Go to Battle

(Limited Release)
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4.0
Wesley Lovell: (2)
Peter J. Patrick: (5)
Thomas LaTourrette: (5)

Nil
Wesley Lovell: (Nil)
Peter J. Patrick: (Nil)
Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:

  • None

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): The trailer was an absolute turn off. Add to that my disinterest for Civil War dramas and it’s a double-pass for me.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): Low-key comedy set prior to and during the Civil War doesn’t look too exciting.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): A ramshackle trailer sparks some interest, but gives little idea of what the film will be about, aside from its Civil War setting.

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Our Little Sister

(Limited Release)
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7.7
Wesley Lovell: (6)
Peter J. Patrick: (9)
Thomas LaTourrette: (8)

2.3
Wesley Lovell: (5,Oscars)
Peter J. Patrick: (Nil)
Thomas LaTourrette: (2,Oscars)
Categories:

  • Foreign Film (WL,TL)

Individual Commentary:

Wesley Lovell (WL): Based on pedigree alone, this looks intriguing. Based on the trailer, it seems less so.
Peter J. Patrick (PP): Nice looking Japanese family relationship drama in the Ozu style should find a small but dedicated audience.
Thomas LaTourette (TL): I do not know if there will be a big story line, but the film looks like an interesting family drama. It is hard to believe that it is adapted from a graphic novel.

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