Category: Looking at the Weekend

This is going to be an odd weekend. All of the week’s new releases have the potential of doing well, but Drive may be the most original film, which could boost it into the top spot. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens…

A tough week to predict as Contagion has genre propping it up as a possible box office threat. Warrior, however, has the for certain uplift factor that could triumph. The only real issue for Warrior is that Contagion is opening far wider, which means it will likely win the weekend. Consensus Below is a list…

Shark Night 3D and Apollo 18 are attempting to cannibalize the same audience, which could allow another film to sneak into the top spot at the box office this week. Could it be a third week at #1 for The Help or perhaps The Debt could reach the top.

This week features another lackluster line up of competitors. I don’t think The Help will nab a second week at the top as Colombiana may have just enough genre fans in attendance to propel it to the top and if not it, either of the other new releases could do well enough. Consensus Below is…

A weekend of two remakes and original film and the fourth film in a kids-only franchise. 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. Conan the Barbarian: It’s not a film that our…

Perhaps having no strong challengers for the weekend has prompted everyone under the sun to release new pictures. 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. 30 Minutes or Less: The film looks…

I have little doubt that the Planet of the Apes origin story will be popular enough to take the top spot this week. 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 Change-Up:…

Jon Favreau may be the new summer movie guru after his success with Iron Man. How well the Daniel Craig/Harrison Ford Cowboys & Aliens plays will make that determination. 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…

The top new release will be Captain America, but can it beat the Potter juggernaut to take the top spot? 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. Captain America: Sure to please…

There is no question that Harry will top this weekend’s box office, but by how much? Could it approach The Dark Knight‘s impressive $158 million opening? I doubt it. However, the last film grossed $125 over the weekend and although this one has a 3D element, 3D won’t make up a lot of its gross.…

The placebo of the masses is family comedy. Zookeeper will not likely top the second weekend of Transformers 3, but it’s sure to be the number one new 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…

The king of the box office is set, but it’s how the competing properties perform that will be more interesting…that and how badly will the distaste fans had for the second Transformers film affect its chances for a $100 M plus weekend. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general…

As weekends go, this one should be a strong one for Pixar. Every year we expect them to do well and they will, but despite the soft business of the original film, it was a powerhouse on video and merchandising, so I expect it to open quite high this week. Consensus Below is a list…

Former box office god Jim Carrey will be hoping to steal the thunder of DC’s Green Lantern but will family audiences be able to topple the venerable comic book geek contingent? Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our…

It’s the battle of the tweens and the geeks with the geeks at a decided advantage with Super 8. 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. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer…