Four films open wide this weekend and which of them will be the top release? That all depends on audience expectations. While a second week for Zootopia wouldn’t be out of the question, of the four releases, any of them could score a decent opening. 10 Cloverfield Lane, a side-sequel to Cloverfield had a surprise release announcement and will need to parlay that into solid box office. The original film made $80 million in its 2008 run with half of that coming from opening weekend. The film has built a cult reputation since, so it could approach that and is probably the film with the best chance of topping Zootopia.
Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Brothers Grimsby hopes to lure gross-out comedy fans to the theater while Deadpool is still doing blockbuster business. That could be a crutch. After Cohen’s last film opened with a weak $17 million, the Borat opening of $23 million and Bruno opening of $30 million don’t seem very possible. It could open close to The Dictator‘s numbers, but a lot will depend on how eager audiences are to watch this film.
Romantic comedies don’t ignite the box office anymore, which could hurt The Perfect Match in its attempt to stand out from other releases. It also targets a narrow demographic, but that demographic will turn out with the right film. Paula Patton’s last debut was for About Last Night two years ago and it pulled in $25 million. It was her best debut to date, but few of her other performances were headlining films, so this could be a boost for her.
That leaves the week’s fourth release, The Young Messiah scrambling for a place in the Top 10. Targeting the same audience that gave Risen a lackluster $11 million debut three weeks ago, this Easter-targeted release will struggle against historical data to top Risen‘s total. Yet, if church audiences pony up for the film that fictionalizes the childhood of Jesus Christ, it could pass both Grimsby and Perfect Match, though beyond that is doubtful.
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Our Best Awards Ratings: The Brothers Grimsby (Razzies)
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10 Cloverfield Lane(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.8 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I liked, but did not adore Cloverfield, so I’m mixed in my desire to see the film. John Goodman provides a decent impetus, but it may not be enough. |
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The Brothers Grimsby(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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1.3 Wesley Lovell: (0) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (1) Thomas LaTourrette: (2) |
2.0 Wesley Lovell: (8,Razzies) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I’ve never found Sacha Baron Cohen funny and while minor aspects of the trailer look funny, after his repugnant bit at the Oscars, I’m not really interested in giving him money. |
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The Perfect Match(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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3.8 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (4) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): What appears to be a typical romantic film doesn’t have me that excited. |
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The Young Messiah(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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2.3 Wesley Lovell: (0) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (2) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): More historical rewriting into which to shoehorn a dramatic story. This kind of thing bothers me more than your typical religious content. |
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Barney Thomson(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.0 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (7) |
1.3 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Globes) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): With that cast, it would be a shame if it was bad. |
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Creative Control(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.5 Wesley Lovell: (10) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (7) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): That trailer is so twisted and unusual that I can’t help but be intrigued by the possibilities. |
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Lolo(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.3 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): This French comedy doesn’t look nearly as entertaining as past Julie Delpy works. |
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Marguerite(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.0 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
0.8 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (3,Oscars) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): The premise is intriguing, but the trailer doesn’t suggest there’s much of a resolution to be had. |
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Remember(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.0 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (5) |
1.3 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Globes) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): Sadly, this looks like a cheap revenge thriller intended to pull in two once-popular aging stars without much risk of payoff. |
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Rise of the Legend(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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3.3 Wesley Lovell: (2) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Tripp Burton: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (2) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m not a big fan of martial arts pictures, so this doesn’t appeal much to me. |
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