Comments on: Box-Office Wrap-Up: Jul. 31 – Aug. 2, 2009 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/ The best and latest movie news, reviews, features and editorials - updated daily Thu, 24 May 2012 01:22:42 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jezza http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-32522 Jezza Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:11:21 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-32522 @<a href="#comment-23235" rel="nofollow">Vince</a>: To be fair Public Enemies' R rating hardly did Johnny Depp any favours @Vince: To be fair Public Enemies' R rating hardly did Johnny Depp any favours

]]> By: Pumice Miner http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23309 Pumice Miner Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:29:35 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23309 They don't even call it G.I. Joe overseas, do they? In England it's called Action Man. They don't even call it G.I. Joe overseas, do they? In England it's called Action Man.

]]> By: Jonh-PT http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23304 Jonh-PT Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:48:07 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23304 G.I. Joe will be a bomb on Portugal (my country), just like Star Trek On EUA, this is my previsions: 1º- G.I. Joe: $45M 2º- Funny People: $14M 3º- HP 6: $10,5M 4º- G-Force: $10,1M 5º- Julie and Julia: $8,9M G.I. Joe will be a bomb on Portugal (my country), just like Star Trek

On EUA, this is my previsions:

1º- G.I. Joe: $45M
2º- Funny People: $14M
3º- HP 6: $10,5M
4º- G-Force: $10,1M
5º- Julie and Julia: $8,9M

]]> By: Eli http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23279 Eli Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:11:25 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23279 GregM, DEAD-ON about critics behaving that way. Yes, we'll all tend to have our own personal opinions about any film going in, but sometimes critics just aren't objective enough and they won't be with films like G.I. Joe. But you never know. I'm personally stoked for G.I. Joe and hitting up the midnight. Slightly disappointed with Funny People's underwhelming opening. I hear it's the smallest opening number for a box office champ since Yes Man, back last December. Sure it didn't open as high as it, but it damn well deserves to gross higher than Bruno. GregM, DEAD-ON about critics behaving that way. Yes, we'll all tend to have our own personal opinions about any film going in, but sometimes critics just aren't objective enough and they won't be with films like G.I. Joe. But you never know. I'm personally stoked for G.I. Joe and hitting up the midnight.

Slightly disappointed with Funny People's underwhelming opening. I hear it's the smallest opening number for a box office champ since Yes Man, back last December. Sure it didn't open as high as it, but it damn well deserves to gross higher than Bruno.

]]> By: Pumice Miner http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23269 Pumice Miner Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:18:19 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23269 In international news, I was looking at the Harry Potter numbers in Norway. Then I looked at other movie's Norway box office. Their large Country Fund seems to be paying off. They're spending more than $1/week per person (the ENTIRE population!) This is more than anyone else. I say we should make more films about Vikings! :) How about Harry Potter and the Viking King, or Transformers vs. the Norse Gods! I tried to say something not entirely positive about the G.I. Joe movie at work, and people defended it right away, so it will probably do well. In international news, I was looking at the Harry Potter numbers in Norway. Then I looked at other movie's Norway box office. Their large Country Fund seems to be paying off. They're spending more than $1/week per person (the ENTIRE population!) This is more than anyone else. I say we should make more films about Vikings! :) How about Harry Potter and the Viking King, or Transformers vs. the Norse Gods!

I tried to say something not entirely positive about the G.I. Joe movie at work, and people defended it right away, so it will probably do well.

]]> By: GregM http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23262 GregM Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:10:45 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23262 @<a href="#comment-23257" rel="nofollow">Brad Brevet</a>: Ahh, I was wondering how the $57.50 added up. Enjoy! @Brad Brevet: Ahh, I was wondering how the $57.50 added up. Enjoy!

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23257 Brad Brevet Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:26:29 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23257 @<a href="#comment-23252" rel="nofollow">GregM</a>: Obviously, I would hope all of them, but I am sure you are right. I actually already bought tickets and there is a group of us heading to a midnight screening. Going to be enjoying some drinks and eats beforehand so not sure I will be doing an official review, but I am actually looking forward to it. @GregM: Obviously, I would hope all of them, but I am sure you are right. I actually already bought tickets and there is a group of us heading to a midnight screening. Going to be enjoying some drinks and eats beforehand so not sure I will be doing an official review, but I am actually looking forward to it.

]]> By: GregM http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23252 GregM Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:02:33 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23252 @<a href="#comment-23196" rel="nofollow">Brad Brevet</a>: Be honest. How many critics do you think would actually watch GI Joe with an open mind as opposed to spending the two hours thinking of which negative adjectives to use so that their quote ends up on IMDB news? @Brad Brevet: Be honest. How many critics do you think would actually watch GI Joe with an open mind as opposed to spending the two hours thinking of which negative adjectives to use so that their quote ends up on IMDB news?

]]> By: Vince http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23235 Vince Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:53:09 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23235 @<a href="#comment-23170" rel="nofollow">wrongturn687</a>: Here's the thing about "Public Enemies"; it isn't so much a flop as it is a big disappointment for the studio. The teaming of Johnny Depp & Christian Bale (according to Universal, I believe) should've made a bigger splash. Success has been mined by these noir-ish gangster dramas in the past ("Road to Perdition", "Collateral") and the big-stars should've equaled bigger box office. But it came up short. Yes, it'll make its production budget, but when you count in the promotion figures, it'll take brisk DVD/TV sales for the film to be in the black. Well, at least "Fast & Furious" did well enough for them. @wrongturn687:

Here's the thing about "Public Enemies"; it isn't so much a flop as it is a big disappointment for the studio. The teaming of Johnny Depp & Christian Bale (according to Universal, I believe) should've made a bigger splash. Success has been mined by these noir-ish gangster dramas in the past ("Road to Perdition", "Collateral") and the big-stars should've equaled bigger box office. But it came up short. Yes, it'll make its production budget, but when you count in the promotion figures, it'll take brisk DVD/TV sales for the film to be in the black.

Well, at least "Fast & Furious" did well enough for them.

]]> By: John O'Neil http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23197 John O'Neil Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:02:06 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23197 Would have loved if The Hurt Locker or 500 Days of Summer had cracked the top ten. Oh, well. There's always next week. I just had a feeling that these two films could be critical AND populist hits. Would have loved if The Hurt Locker or 500 Days of Summer had cracked the top ten. Oh, well. There's always next week. I just had a feeling that these two films could be critical AND populist hits.

]]> By: Brad Brevet http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23196 Brad Brevet Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:46:22 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23196 @<a href="#comment-23194" rel="nofollow">EnglishGavz</a>: Yeah, but they're reviews for select audiences. The film is not being screened for all press. For example, no press screening prior to release here in Seattle. @EnglishGavz: Yeah, but they're reviews for select audiences. The film is not being screened for all press. For example, no press screening prior to release here in Seattle.

]]> By: EnglishGavz http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23194 EnglishGavz Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:16:41 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23194 GI Joe is actually pulling in good reviews so far, and while it is probably better than Transformers, I imagine it'll pull that kind of audience as well as the kids. GI Joe is actually pulling in good reviews so far, and while it is probably better than Transformers, I imagine it'll pull that kind of audience as well as the kids.

]]> By: Pumice Miner http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23190 Pumice Miner Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:44:07 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23190 @<a href="#comment-23170" rel="nofollow">wrongturn687</a>: See last weeks discussion. Even if Public Enemies eventually makes money with the TV rights, Universal will not be happy. Fair or not they count on films from stars like Johnny Depp to help pay for big time money losers like Land of the Lost. Looks like G-force will beat Bolt domestically, but I think it won't play as well overseas. @wrongturn687: See last weeks discussion. Even if Public Enemies eventually makes money with the TV rights, Universal will not be happy. Fair or not they count on films from stars like Johnny Depp to help pay for big time money losers like Land of the Lost.

Looks like G-force will beat Bolt domestically, but I think it won't play as well overseas.

]]> By: Colin http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23188 Colin Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:16:23 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23188 Negative buzz? As of right now the film has an 86% approval rating on rotten tomatoes. Imagine if it maintained good reviews and wound up with 60 to 70 million. That would really bring box-office back up. Negative buzz? As of right now the film has an 86% approval rating on rotten tomatoes. Imagine if it maintained good reviews and wound up with 60 to 70 million. That would really bring box-office back up.

]]> By: jeremy wein http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23183 jeremy wein Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:51:34 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23183 @<a href="#comment-23175" rel="nofollow">Steve</a>: no competition, gonna lose the girls to julie & julia and some people to the horror/thriller a perfect getaway, and paper heart limited opens @Steve: no competition, gonna lose the girls to julie & julia and some people to the horror/thriller a perfect getaway, and paper heart limited opens

]]> By: wrongturn687 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23182 wrongturn687 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:37:21 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23182 Also briefly on Orphan I'm kinda glad it still has some legs. I saw the movie last week and enjoyed the hell out of it. It's not nearly as crappy as it looks from the previews and if there are any horror fans on this board you should deffentially check it out. It's also the BEST movie Dark Castle has ever put out. Also briefly on Orphan I'm kinda glad it still has some legs. I saw the movie last week and enjoyed the hell out of it. It's not nearly as crappy as it looks from the previews and if there are any horror fans on this board you should deffentially check it out. It's also the BEST movie Dark Castle has ever put out.

]]> By: Justin Casey http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23178 Justin Casey Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:46:58 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23178 gi joe will destroy all in it's path gi joe will destroy all in it's path

]]> By: Steve http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23175 Steve Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:27:16 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23175 3,100 theaters I mean. I forgot to mention G.I Joe has a perfect weekend with no competition. 3,100 theaters I mean. I forgot to mention G.I Joe has a perfect weekend with no competition.

]]> By: Steve http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23174 Steve Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:22:54 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23174 Was I ever off on Aliens, not very good at this, but 31K theaters and you can't get double digits is a joke. Was right Funny People was not going as high as expected. Curious about G.I Joe, the advertising budget is huge, they must have a lot of toys to sell on the self I guess. Was I ever off on Aliens, not very good at this, but 31K theaters and you can't get double digits is a joke. Was right Funny People was not going as high as expected.

Curious about G.I Joe, the advertising budget is huge, they must have a lot of toys to sell on the self I guess.

]]> By: wrongturn687 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23170 wrongturn687 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:14:20 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23170 Hmm didn't expect this, but hopefully FP will have legs because Uni really needs some kind of hit this Summer. However PE is at $93mill domestic and will probably finish at around $98 to $100mill. On a $100 mill budget that's not bad at all, but I don't understand how people call it a flop. It maybe somewhat dissapointing, but thats what happens when you open a serious epic crime drama in the summer. Plus with the growing overseas gross it should actually turn into quite a profit when all is said and done. AS for next week it will be pretty interesting to see how much G.I. J will make with all the negative buzz, but it is getting positive reviews so far and tracking has been solid and it's expected to open with as much as $60mill or higher. I'm actually more interested in when D9 finally comes out and how it will do though. Hmm didn't expect this, but hopefully FP will have legs because Uni really needs some kind of hit this Summer. However PE is at $93mill domestic and will probably finish at around $98 to $100mill. On a $100 mill budget that's not bad at all, but I don't understand how people call it a flop. It maybe somewhat dissapointing, but thats what happens when you open a serious epic crime drama in the summer. Plus with the growing overseas gross it should actually turn into quite a profit when all is said and done. AS for next week it will be pretty interesting to see how much G.I. J will make with all the negative buzz, but it is getting positive reviews so far and tracking has been solid and it's expected to open with as much as $60mill or higher. I'm actually more interested in when D9 finally comes out and how it will do though.

]]> By: Anonymous' Friend http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-jul-31-aug-2-2009/#comment-23166 Anonymous' Friend Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:51:20 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-23166 Nice comments LL; You're right, FP was just marketed incorrectly to both the comedy and drama seeking crowds. But I saw that Brad listed FP as an oscar best picture contender, but its still early. I stayed home because of term papers, ugh. Next week is looking boring though. G.I. Joe looks like the live action remake of Team America: World Police. Still it'll come on top because it satisfies the the action seeking crowd. G.I. Joe ---------- $40.8 mil (Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor type money) Julie and Julia -- $13.8 mil (6k per theater) HP6 -------------- $11.6 mil (35% drop) G-Force --------- $10.2 mil Funny People -- $9.4 mil (60% drop) Nice comments LL; You're right, FP was just marketed incorrectly to both the comedy and drama seeking crowds. But I saw that Brad listed FP as an oscar best picture contender, but its still early. I stayed home because of term papers, ugh. Next week is looking boring though. G.I. Joe looks like the live action remake of Team America: World Police. Still it'll come on top because it satisfies the the action seeking crowd.

G.I. Joe ———- $40.8 mil (Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor type money)
Julie and Julia — $13.8 mil (6k per theater)
HP6 ————– $11.6 mil (35% drop)
G-Force ——— $10.2 mil
Funny People — $9.4 mil (60% drop)

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