Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 2-4, 2018

There are two films with potential for topping the box office. The first is the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. One of the most celebrated and popular bands might prove a strong draw at the box office, but the film hasn’t gotten a lot of great reviews so far, suggesting that it won’t be as crowd-pleasing as it could be. The other is Disney’s latest fantasia, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. The heavily hyped and advertised film has all the makings of a big box office draw for families who have had few opportunities to get to the cinema so far this year. I believe it will be an easy win for the film.

Our Highest Rated Films: Boy Erased, A Private War
Our Best Awards Ratings: Boy Erased (Oscars), The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Oscars), Bohemian Rhapsody (Oscars), A Private War (Oscars)

OTHER LIMITED RELEASES

In Harm’s Way
In Search of Greatness
Maria by Callas
Searching for Ingmar Bergman
Beautiful Boy (Expanding)
Suspiria (Expanding)

Nov. 2-4, 2018
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Bohemian Rhapsody (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.8 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	1.5 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (4,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (2,Oscars)	Categories: Actor (PP,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): My issue with this film stems from the rumors that it poorly reflects the life and loves of Freddie Mercury. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Underwhelming early reviews put a damper on the film’s awards prospects but not necessarily its potential box-office. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks dreadful, and I’ve heard dreadful buzz on it. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I really want to like this film, but the reviews make it sound like more of a misfire than a great biography, though it sounds like Rami Malek is very good as Freddie Mercury.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Nobody’s Fool (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.0 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I think it could be quite funny with Whoopi Goldberg, unsurprisingly, making it funnier. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Another Tyler Perry comedy that looks like it’s trying way too hard to be funny. Tripp Burton (TB): I’m not a Tyler Perry fan, but this looks like quintissential fun for his fans. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The culture clash between two sisters might be fun, but I worry that it will be more stilted than believable.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (Wide Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	4.5 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (1) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)	5.3 Wesley Lovell: (10,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (6,Oscars)	Categories: Original Score (WL) Production Design (WL,PP,TL) Costume Design (WL,PP,TL) Makeup (WL) Sound Mixing (WL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): This looks like a gorgeous and fun film. Peter J. Patrick (PP): The latest adaptation of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King looks visually splendid, but is it any good? Tripp Burton (TB): Everytime I see this trailer it gets worse and worse. A strong Razzie contender I think. Thomas LaTourette (TL): It looks sumptuous like many Disney live action films of late, but The Nutcracker has never been my favorite ballet and I am not sure that expanding it out will help it.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Bodied (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	2.8 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (2) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)	Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)	Categories: None
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I have a faint interest, but it’s not a subject I typically enjoy. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Looks like an overwrought satire. Tripp Burton (TB): This is not my thing. Thomas LaTourette (TL): I feel much too old to be the target audience for this film. If you are into battle rap then it might be for you.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Boy Erased (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	7.3 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (9) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)	7.3 Wesley Lovell: (7,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (7,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (8,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (7,Oscars)	Categories: Picture (WL,PP,TL) Actor (WL,PP,TB,TL) Supporting Actor (WL,TB,TL) Supporting Actress (WL,PP,TB,TL) Adapted Screenplay (WL,PP,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m really not a fan of films about gay conversion therapy, especially ones that seem so maudlin. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Highly anticipated film about religious fanaticism and gay conversion therapy should be an awards magnet. Tripp Burton (TB): I’m dubious of this, but it looks like it is worth seeing merely for the performances. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer does not do a good job of selling the picture, but early reviews make this sound like a decent and touching film, though perhaps more important than truly feeling.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
A Private War (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	6.0 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)	1.0 Wesley Lovell: (2,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Tripp Burton: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (2,Oscars)	Categories: Actress (WL,TL)
	Individual Commentary:
	Wesley Lovell (WL): The subject of the film is of interest, but the film just doesn’t look that intriguing. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Compelling biography of war correspondent Marie Colvin and her coverage of the Syrian Civil War looks like a hard sell. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks interesting, but the fact that it is so under the radar makes me nervous. Thomas LaTourette (TL): While Rosamund Pike appears to give a fierce performance, the movie built around it does not look as interesting.
Film	Our Thoughts	Awards Chances
Rampant (Limited Release) See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview	3.3 Wesley Lovell: (1) Peter J. Patrick: (4) 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): I rarely watch Asian martial arts films, even supernatural-themed ones. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Another week, another Asian martial arts drama. Tripp Burton (TB): This looks like fun, but in awards season, I’ll soon forget about it and it will fall thorugh the cracks. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Only hard core fans of martial arts films will be interested in this one.