Always bet on yellow. While R-rated comedies have had success in the past, The House looks like it will go down in ignominious defeat to two of this weekend’s new films. Despicable Me 3 may feature its yellow-skinned minions, but Gru (Steve Carell) and company have proven time and again that this franchise is dependable. So dependable that a number one finish is almost guaranteed. Giving it a run for its money is Baby Driver, which has been building buzz in recent weeks and was so assured of success that the studio moved it form the doldrums of August into a prime July 4 weekend slot. The House will probably come in a distant third. The big question is whether the frequently delayed Amityville: The Awakening will be much of a figure at all. Will it top House or will it bottom-dwell the top ten? My guess is that it finishes poorly dooming the franchise before it can reboot.
Our Highest Rated Films: Baby Driver
Our Best Awards Ratings: Baby Driver (Globes/Oscars); Despicable Me 3 (Oscars)
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Amityville: The Awakening(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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1.8 Wesley Lovell: (1) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (1) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I was never a huge fan of the Amityville films and this “original story” just doesnโt look that appealing on top of that disinterest. |
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Baby Driver(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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7.0 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
1.0 Wesley Lovell: (2,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (2,Globes) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): Edgar Wright’s romantic heist action flick looks like a great deal of fun with strong actors who also look like they’re having fun. |
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Despicable Me 3(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.0 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (7) |
3.5 Wesley Lovell: (7,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (7,Oscars) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): The Despicable Me films (not including the execrable spin-off Minions) have been a consistently entertaining batch. I hope that continues with this third film. |
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The House(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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3.5 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (3) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m sure it might be funny, but it’s also equally likely to be awful. |
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13 Minutes(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.3 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (5) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I don’t think I can stomach another story about a potential Hitler assassin and the love affair he conducts. |
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The Little Hours(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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4.3 Wesley Lovell: (7) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): Irreverant comedies can sometimes be brilliant and the trailer suggests that might be true here as well. |
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