Looking at the Weekend: July 14-16, 2017

With a strong opening weekend of $117 million, Spider-Man: Homecoming will be pushing hard to claim the top spot a second week in a row. If it drops 50% in its second weekend, that will be roughly $58.5 million. That would create just enough of a drop to allow War for the Planet of the Apes to crest in for a win. The first of the prequel films opened to $54.8 million, but it’s follow-up pulled in $72.6 million. If it further improves, Spidey won’t stand a chance, but if franchise fatigue has set in, it may fall into the middle range between those two points making for a tight race.

Our Highest Rated Films: War for the Planet of the Apes
Our Best Awards Ratings: War for the Planet of the Apes (Oscars)

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

The Big Sick (Expanding) (Read our Looking at the Weekend commentary here.)
Almost Sunrise
Birthright: A War Story
The Possession of Janet Moses

July 14-16, 2017
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
War for the Planet of the Apes (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	8.3 Wesley Lovell: (9) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Tripp Burton: (8) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)	8.3 Wesley Lovell: (8,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (6,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (10,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (9,Oscars)	Categories: Film Editing (PP) Cinematography (PP) Sound Mixing (PP) Sound Editing (PP) Visual Effects (WL,PP,TB,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The first two films in the rebooted series were fantastic. Based on early word, it appears this one will be too. Peter J. Patrick (PP): The reboot of this franchise has achieved a rare thing, it’s been consistently stronger than the original. This one should be no exception. Tripp Burton (TB): The last film in this franchise surprised me as one of the smartest and most entertaining franchise films in a very long time, so I’m excited to see what comes next. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The technology keeps improving, though I am worried that the writing will not be as good this time around. Still, it should be fun to watch.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Wish Upon (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	2.8 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (1)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): While I lament the lack of 1980s style slasher flicks, I don’t lament the lack of supernatural killers. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Another week, another horror movie. Tripp Burton (TB): I feel like I’ve seen this film already a hundred times and there isn’t much new here. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Didn’t horror films used to be relegated to October? This one does not look very interesting or very different.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Blind (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	2.8 Wesley Lovell: (1) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): A hokey premise featuring a decent cast. Even with that cast, I can’t imagine myself seeing it. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Tired looking old-fashioned melodrama. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks bland and generic. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks too serious for its own good and probably wastes a good cast. The Anna Karenina tie-ins are probably to make it feel more important, but will probably prove to show its shallowness.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
False Confessions (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.3 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): There’s something fascinating about the frantic pace and modestly humorous style in the trailer and that puts this surprising on my to-see list. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Gallic comedy could have its charms. Tripp Burton (TB): The story behind the film — that the actors made the film and performed the play at the same time — seems more interesting than the film itself. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer seems confused as to what the movie is about. It looks rather a mess.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Lady Macbeth (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.8 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (5)	1.3 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: Actress (PP)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): It may be good. It may not be. The trailer doesn’t sufficiently answer that question. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Looks like a provocative adaptation of the classic Russian novel, not the Shakespeare play, reset in 19th century England. Tripp Burton (TB): This doesn’t seem to grip me as much as I think it should. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer did not excite me, but the reviews make it sound worthwhile.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Man Underground (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	3.8 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): It looks a bit too corny for my tastes even if it appears to be super-serious. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Low-budget sci-fi conspiracy drama doesn’t excite me. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks like an interesting little film. Thomas LaTourette (TL): A few early reviews make it sound like an interesting character study, but the trailer looks more like a typical conspiracy thriller. Unfortunately, I feel it will be more the latter.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Midwife (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	5.0 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): While I do love Catherine Deneuve, I’m not sure this film will be an adequate vehicle for her. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Low-key French drama has only Catherine Deneuve to recommend it. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks like a fine film that I will probably never catch up with. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This study of two women brought back together shows promise, and hopefully it will fulfill that. Catherine Deneuve is usually worth watching, so that may be enough.