Looking at the Weekend: Mar. 23-25, 2012

Looking at Film from Every Angle

Looking at the Weekend: Mar. 23-25, 2012

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March 21, 2012

Looking at the Weekend

Wesley Lovell

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Tracking is through the roof, so anything less than $125 million would be considered a disappointment.

Consensus

Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement.

The Hunger Games: It may not be everyone’s cup of tea as it still carries some tween baggage from the Twilight franchise, but a strong box office and excellent reviews may changes some minds.
Musical Chairs: Not garnering much excitement, the film looks to be a niche effort unlikely to earn much.
The Raid: Redemption: It may be popular among its potential fanbase, but won’t appeal much outside of that.

WIDE RELEASES

The Hunger Games
See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview
Will I See?	Will I See?	Will I See?
Recommendation?	Recommendation?	Recommendation?
Oscar Chances	Oscar Chances	Oscar Chances
Thoughts I already have my tickets. The book is fantastic, I only hope the film can live up to its high ideals.	Thoughts The first film in a planned new series with strong early reviews and high audience expectations based on a literary sensation I still have no great interest in seeing.	Thoughts If this is the phenomenon it seems poised to be, it could rake in some below-the-line nominations next winter.

The Hunger Games

See the original
CinemaSight
Trailer & Poster
Preview

Will I See?

Recommendation?

Oscar Chances

Thoughts

I already have my tickets. The book is fantastic, I only hope the film can live up to its high ideals.

Thoughts

The first film in a planned new series with strong early reviews and high audience expectations based on a literary sensation I still have no great interest in seeing.

Thoughts

If this is the phenomenon it seems poised to be, it could rake in some below-the-line nominations next winter.

LIMITED RELEASES

Musical Chairs
See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview
Will I See?	Will I See?	Will I See?
Recommendation?	Recommendation?	Recommendation?
Oscar Chances	Oscar Chances	Oscar Chances
Thoughts It looks interesting if nothing else.	Thoughts Looks like a dull romance, but I’ll keep an open mind until I see a few reviews.	Thoughts Looks like a lame film that won’t win over much of anyone, let alone awards voters.

Musical Chairs

See the original
CinemaSight
Trailer & Poster
Preview

Will I See?

Recommendation?

Oscar Chances

Thoughts

It looks interesting if nothing else.

Thoughts

Looks like a dull romance, but I’ll keep an open mind until I see a few reviews.

Thoughts

Looks like a lame film that won’t win over much of anyone, let alone awards voters.

The Raid: Redemption
See the original CinemaSight Trailer & Poster Preview
Will I See?	Will I See?	Will I See?
Recommendation?	Recommendation?	Recommendation?
Oscar Chances	Oscar Chances	Oscar Chances
Thoughts It may have its supporters, but advertising that you’re associated with Kung Fu Hustle, a film I didn’t like, does not win points with me.	Thoughts Martial arts drama looks to be an adrenaline rush for those who like that sort of thing.	Thoughts Promises some thrills, but that won’t get it any awards.

The Raid: Redemption