Category: Looking at the Weekend

It’s hard to tell which film will best strike the interests of the public, but the Farrelly Brothers have the pedigree and the comedy. 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…

While I’m not 100% certain, I think Titanic in 3D should prove to be as potent a draw at the box office as its original release. 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…

Julia Roberts just doesn’t command big box office. And the film hasn’t been getting nearly the advertising push it needs to top the sequel to a certified hit. Wrath of the Titans should be the top newcomer, but The Hunger Games should easily control its second week. Consensus Below is a list of what we…

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…

When there’s only one new release, it’s fairly obvious which film will be the top new release of the week. The question then becomes will 21 Jump Street make enough money to bypass the third week of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. All signs point to yes. Consensus Below is a list of what we have…

It will win the weekend almost by default, though a second weekend at number one for Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax wouldn’t surprise me if John Carter isn’t a hit. 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…

A dearth of family films for the last several months will service Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax well as animated films having free reign over the winter and early spring tend to do very well at the box office. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number…

Tyler Perry’s the only name on this list that has any kind of following, so a solid opening is guaranteed. The others are all questionable, though Act of Valor could do well. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of…

Although the film is sure to bomb with critics, there’s no way the sequel to the highly popular Ghost Rider is going to come in second, though against This Means War, it’s entirely possible. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the…

It’s hard to know just where audiences’ expectations will be. I expect this to be a fight between family audiences, couples and action enthusiasts with sci-fi geeks possibly playing the spoiler. Ahead of Valentine’s Day next week, I’m going to suggest that a lot of VD dates will be going on this weekend, which could…

Will Daniel Radcliffe show the Twilight trio how to open a movie? Very likely, though more for the fact that the film will target a sizable fanbase than for the fact that Radcliffe is in it. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens…

When it comes to box office success, no one has a better chance of doing it than Liam Neeson. None of his recent films have really appealed to me, but there’s no denying that he is one of the most dependable box office stars out there. Consensus Below is a list of what we have…

It’s going to be a tight race between Haywire and Red Tails with the better marketing strategy winning out. I think Haywire has a slight edge tapping into the genre enthusiasts who make films like last weekend’s champ Contraband hits. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on.…

Like The Lion King before it, I see the 3D re-release of Beauty and the Beast doing very big business. 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. Beauty and the Beast 3D:…

When you have no other competition, you’ll be the top film out of the gate. But The Devil Inside won’t even be able to topple Mission: Impossible. 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…