Two year ago, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh film in the most vaunted franchise in film history, opened to a staggering $247 million. Although I would be astounded to see this ninth film (Episode VIII) do the same, there is no question it will top $200 million and there are no forces outside of nuclear annihilation that will stop it from opening at number one.
Our Highest Rated Films: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Our Best Awards Ratings: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Oscars); Ferdinand (Oscars)
4.3 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Tripp Burton: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)
3.3 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (4,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (4,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (5,Oscars)
Categories:
Animated Feature (PP,TB,TL)
Original Song (TB)
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): The trailers have some lamely funny humor in them, but probably won’t be that good. Peter J. Patrick (PP):Ferdinand the Bull won an Oscar as Best Short, Cartoon of 1938, but is this full-length version of his escapades award-worthy now? Tripp Burton (TB): Dreamworks animated films aren’t usually my favorite, but this could be entertaining enough. Thomas LaTourette (TL): A charming kids’ book becomes a mediocre film. I had been looking forward to this until I saw the trailer.
8.0 Wesley Lovell: (8) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Tripp Burton: (10) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)
8.0 Wesley Lovell: (10,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Tripp Burton: (9,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (8,Oscars)
Categories:
Original Score (WL,TB,TL)
Cinematography (TB)
Production Design (WL,TB)
Costume Design (TB)
Makeup (WL)
Sound Mixing (WL,PP,TB,TL)
Sound Editing (WL,PP,TB,TL)
Visual Effects (WL,PP,TB,TL)
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): Each Star Wars film is an event, so who wouldn’t want to head right out to see it? Peter J. Patrick (PP): The trailers make this look like a downer, but die-hard fans will turn out regardless. Not sure I want to be among them. Tripp Burton (TB): Here’s hoping this is as wonderful an entry to the Star Wars universe as the last couple of returns to this world have been. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The Star Wars films have consistently been enjoyable, and I’m looking forward to this one.
3.8 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (2) Tripp Burton: (3) Thomas LaTourrette: (4)
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 dumb, but also a bit fun. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Pointless sci-fi nonsense. Tripp Burton (TB): Apparently this is a sequel to a movie I didn’t know existed. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The preview did have every UFO invasion cliche. If this is your favorite style, you are in luck. Everyone else has probably seen the movie before.
2.8 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (0) 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): There’s some funny stuff in the trailer, but the film looks a bit corny. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Gross and crass, it should sink without a trace. Tripp Burton (TB): This is not my cup of tea. Thomas LaTourette (TL): This looks like any bad family comedy where love and grit will win in the end.
Two year ago, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the seventh film in the most vaunted franchise in film history, opened to a staggering $247 million. Although I would be astounded to see this ninth film (Episode VIII) do the same, there is no question it will top $200 million and there are no forces outside of nuclear annihilation that will stop it from opening at number one.
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