For a reason, only one film is releasing wide this weekend. Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 re-teams the cast of the original with a handful of new characters to deliver the second set of strong box office results for Disney so far this year. There’s no question it will be the number one film of the year. The only question is can it top $200 million in its opening weekend. My guess is that it won’t. Even Rogue One couldn’t. Three films so far have managed the feat, two were long-awaited follow-ups to past blockbuster and the third was the culmination of years of build up. Guardians may come close, but I suspect it will fall short. (Editor’s Note: The ratings and information below have been updated as of 5/3/17 at 7:00pm Central to include Thomas’ last-minute entries.)
Our Highest Rated Films: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2; The Lovers
Our Best Awards Ratings: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 (Oscars); The Lovers (Oscars)
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Mr. Chibbs
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This Is Not What I Expected
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2(Wide Release)See the original CinemaSight
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7.5 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (8) Tripp Burton: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (8) |
5.7 Wesley Lovell: (7,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (3,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (2,Oscars) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): The first film was like the first rain of spring, a refreshing entry into the stagnating Marvel Cinematic Universe. While this film looks and sounds like more of the same, it will still be a welcome treat at the box office. |
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3 Generations(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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4.5 Wesley Lovell: (2) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): The long-shelved trans seriocomedy comes at a time of renewed interest in the material. The reason it was shelved seems to be that it wasn’t very good to begin with. At least that’s how it looks. |
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Chuck(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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4.0 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (4) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): Boxing dramas are common. Boxing comedies are rare. Boxing biopics about someone who few care about aren’t worth the time. |
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The Dinner(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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5.0 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (6) |
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): Oren Moverman is a talented filmmaker, but this film doesn’t look nearly as interesting as it should. |
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The Lovers(Limited Release)See the original CinemaSight
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6.8 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (8) Thomas LaTourrette: (8) |
2.7 Wesley Lovell: (2,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (2,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (4,Critics) |
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Wesley Lovell (WL): Apart from Debra Winger, this film looks like a bit of a bore. |
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