Comments on: What Will be Summer 2008's Big Box-Office Winner?

By: RaTTleR_NL

RaTTleR_NL — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:26:41 +0000

Hey Brad, Romin 2003 just gave me an idea.
How about a baby-sitter service in that 35 dollar ticket.
I don't have kids yet but I might pay to keep out other peoples noise-makers.

By: Romin2003

Romin2003 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:51:19 +0000

I meant "without" kids in my previous posting. In my perfect world, all movies would be NC17. But I'm just a mean ol' bat…

By: Romin2003

Romin2003 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:46:52 +0000

All my kids (23 & 15), his male cousins, friends and classmates talk about is the blasted Dark Knight. So there u have it: from where I'm sitting, males 15-25 can't wait to see the Bat. My personal opinion? I think Hancock is the dark horse and can give Indy and Iron Man a run for their money. But, as my husband so well puts it, I'll watch anything starring Will Smith (true that). As far as Narnia, I'll wait until it comes to video so I can watch it with 3 billion kids around.

By: bradbrevet

bradbrevet — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:42:28 +0000

The hardest part about guessing this year's top five is that last year's top four all made over $300 million and #5 (Order of the Phoenix) made $292. I just don't see those kinds of numbers this year for individual films, but I do think several of the films will do quite well ($250+ million). That's what makes it hard.

WALL-E doesn't really appeal to me, but not many Pixar films do in advance. It's always afterwards that I start to love them. However, based on what I see it looks like the most of us have decided on six clear contenders… and then there's Laremy who thinks Sex and the City will have a shot (not likely). :)

By: melsgirl

melsgirl — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:11:42 +0000

Let me join the fun.
My crystal ball shows…

1. Dark Knight (may be dark, but I predict parents will take their kids anyway; and everyone will be wanting to check out Heath's performance)
2. Indiana Jones 4 (broader audience, but it's second because the last two weren't HUGE box office successes.)
3. Narnia: Prince Caspian
4. Iron Man (I'm hesitant on this one, because I'm one of the few not overly excited about this opening… never was a big Iron Man cartoon fan. )
5. Wall-E (I think this one will sneak in, because as an adult I'm looking forward to this one.)
I'm adding Hancock as a possible threat to knock one of the five above off the list. It's Will Smith and set for a much broader audience; and with a little more "pr" it just might be a bigger hit.

By: RaTTleR_NL

RaTTleR_NL — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:39:27 +0000

1. Indy
It has the broadest fanbase especially age-wise.
2. The Dark Knight
Younger croud than Indy but still in great numbers.
3. Iron Man
Something new whithin the marvel-based movies is what the fans crave.
4. Narnia
The books have many fans and the first movie was pretty good.
5. Hancock
Dont know if its justified but this might disappoint at the box-office unless it gets good PR beforehand.

I wasn't sure whether to put in Wall-E, it might be a contender for the number 4 or 5 spot, never underestimate the consumer power of small children. And the trailers got ME interested as well.

By: wrongturn687

wrongturn687 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:54:49 +0000

:My Prediction:

1. Narnia 2

2. Indy 4

3. TDK

4. Wall – E

5. Hancock

Peace Out !

By: BeautifulM

BeautifulM — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:52:01 +0000

bradbrevet said: Hey BeautifulM, I do think it is wishful thinking for Dark Knight, but if it were to come in #1 that would only mean it is better than we expect it to be, which is definitely something to wish for. I just think both Iron Man and Dark Knight will be a little too adult to bring in enough of the kiddie money. We'll see though. :)

Let's cross our fingers.lol

By: bradbrevet

bradbrevet — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:26:19 +0000

Hey BeautifulM, I do think it is wishful thinking for Dark Knight, but if it were to come in #1 that would only mean it is better than we expect it to be, which is definitely something to wish for. I just think both Iron Man and Dark Knight will be a little too adult to bring in enough of the kiddie money. We'll see though. :)

By: BeautifulM

BeautifulM — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:10:16 +0000

I want to play

5.Narnia-THe last film did well and it's more for the kiddies
4.Hancock- I could be underestimating Will, but he gets 4th for now
3.Iron Man- Okay I haven't been to the movies at all this year and Iron Man can't come soon enough, remember how well the original Spiderman did?
2.Indy 4- Honestly after the trailer, not that excited anymore, but the franchise has loyal fans.
1. The Dark Knight- Maybe this is just wishful thinking, definitely my most anticipated, everyone wants to see Ledger's portrayal of the Joker.

But a CGI flick could ruin this Kung FU Panda or Wall E, we'll see.

By: Dangerman_1973

Dangerman_1973 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:22:14 +0000

1. Hancock
2. The Dark Knight
3. Indiana Jones
4. Iron Man
5. Narnia