After the stellar debut last weekend of The Secret Life of Pets, it’s hard to believe that after all the negative attention Ghostbusters has received that it will be a huge box office opener. Still, if it can pull in non-Ghostbro fans of the original along with a whole new, younger generation, then we might have a decent opening on our hands.
Our Highest Rated Films: Ghostbusters Our Best Awards Ratings: Phantom Boy (Oscars), Ghostbusters (Oscars/Razzies)
7.7 Wesley Lovell: (10) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)
2.7 Wesley Lovell: (3,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Razzies) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:
Picture (PP)
Sound Mixing (WL)
Sound Editing (WL)
Visual Effects (WL)
Screen Couple (PP)
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): I respect Paul Feig’s ability towards comedy, and while the trailers haven’t been great, I’m still hopeful. Peter J. Patrick (PP): I didn’t like the overrated original and am in no rush to see the even sillier looking remake. Thomas LaTourette (TL): Actually the trailer makes it look like a lot of fun. I know it has gotten bad word of mouth before opening, but it could be a fun summer flick.
4.7 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (4) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)
1.0 Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (3,Oscars)
Categories:
Actor (TL)
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): I can’t say the fascination with drug cartels exists within me. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Confusing looking drug trafficking movie based on real events isn’t likely to ignite the box office. Thomas LaTourette (TL): It looks like a typical movie about infiltrating drug rings, though Bryan Cranston’s performance may raise it a notch above normal. Still, it is hard to get that excited over another of these movies.
6.3 Wesley Lovell: (4) Peter J. Patrick: (7) Thomas LaTourrette: (8)
2.3 Wesley Lovell: (2,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (5,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:
Supporting Actor (WL)
Supporting Actress (WL)
Original Screenplay (WL,PP)
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): Woody Allen hasn’t been very interesting in recent years and this doesn’t appear to change that. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Woody Allen movies can be hit or miss but this one look like a hit. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The critics make it sounds like lesser Woody Allen fair, but even that is often a step above what is normally seen at the movies. Hopefully it will be fine.
6.0 Wesley Lovell: (6) Peter J. Patrick: (6) Thomas LaTourrette: (6)
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:
None
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): There are myriad sci-fi films that have tackled similar subjects. This does not look like it will be one of the better ones. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Interesting looking sci-fi drama with an emphasis on characterization. Thomas LaTourette (TL): It may prove to be a decent film, though it looks like a cut rate version of Gattaca and a number of other films.
6.7 Wesley Lovell: (3) Peter J. Patrick: (10) Thomas LaTourrette: (7)
4.7 Wesley Lovell: (4,Oscars) Peter J. Patrick: (6,Oscars) Thomas LaTourrette: (4,Oscars)
Categories:
Animated Feature (WL,PP,TL)
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): I’m not a fan of the animation style and the story doesn’t look that interesting. Peter J. Patrick (PP): An animated feature about a boy with superpowers from the directors of A Cat in Paris looks like a winner. Thomas LaTourette (TL): The trailer does little to actually tell you what the movie will be about, but the creators’ earlier film A Cat in Paris was worthwhile, so I am hoping this one will be too.
4.3 Wesley Lovell: (5) Peter J. Patrick: (5) Thomas LaTourrette: (3)
Nil Wesley Lovell: (Nil) Peter J. Patrick: (Nil) Thomas LaTourrette: (Nil)
Categories:
None
Individual Commentary:
Wesley Lovell (WL): The trailer isn’t unappealing, but the story does seem a bit thin. Peter J. Patrick (PP): Former child actor Joe Mazzello makes his feature film writing and directorial debut with this simultaneous VOD release of a baseball comedy that sadly looks underwhelming. Thomas LaTourette (TL): A baseball comedy whose trailer shows few redeeming qualities. I doubt I will be seeing this one.
After the stellar debut last weekend of The Secret Life of Pets, it’s hard to believe that after all the negative attention Ghostbusters has received that it will be a huge box office opener. Still, if it can pull in non-Ghostbro fans of the original along with a whole new, younger generation, then we might have a decent opening on our hands.
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