Comments on: Box-Office Oracle: Apr. 10 – Apr. 12, 2009

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:16:39 +0000

I just wanted to link this column in my local paper, basically upset by the fact F&F did so well last weekend…

http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/columnists/robert_w_butler/story/1130278.html

By: jeremy wein

jeremy wein — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:14:57 +0000

Observe will make more, u can't put it side by side with zack & miri as the latter was yet another disaster by the weinsteins they released it halloween day and the weekend before another big R movie came out (role models) so i believe observe will open close to 20 mil

By: bryce

bryce — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:07:38 +0000

First of all, I have to agree w/ JM. "Knowing" was an amazing movie. People have adopted the philosophy that a few car explosions= good movie. This couldnt be further from the truth! Even if that was the mentality walking into the theatre, then all these people complaining about the film should have been happy. The visuals were very well done. The story between Nic and his son was very moving, especially at the end when he was forced to let him go. I did not walk into the theatre expecting the film to have some scary scenes but it did. It had so much to offer and everyone wrote it off because of the ending…RIDICULOUS!!!

Second, I also am at a stand-still over this weekend's movies. I had girls of every age come up to the theatre today and buy tickets for tomorrows showings of Hannah (literally ages 6-40). I feel like the majority of the people who are going to see F&F 4 saw it last weekend, and Hannah will shine this weekend. I think it should be interesting. I enjoyed F&F 4 and I hope alot more people go to see it.

By: JM

JM — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:36:57 +0000

I also recommend you guys see "Knowing" this weekend if you haven't already. One of the the theaters near me is taking it off its lineup this weekend, so I went and saw it this afternoon, and I'm so glad I did! I will gladly take Roger Ebert's side on this movie. It is extremely deep for those who want to think, and yet it is still very engaging for those who merely want some fun. The story is solid and puts an original twist on the disaster premise. The visuals are stunning. And Nicholas Cage is very good in this film. With this and Herzog's remake of "Bad Lieutenant," he may well be on his way back to making decent films. I hope. Let me not jinx myself.

By: Brad Brevet

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:05:19 +0000

@Steve: Unfortunately some women don't seem to be taking to the date rape scene in Observe and Report. Here's a link and another site taking a look at the idea.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:59:46 +0000

I say Hannah will make $40M+. Maybe closer to 50. The commercials are non-stop on Disney, and she's already had a hit single from the movie.

Also Observe and Report will make $15+ because Anna Faris is an underrated draw for women, I know many women that loved "House Bunny".