Box-Office Oracle: Nov. 17 – Nov. 19
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Casinos always win, penguins just dance well
Happy Feet is opening at a zillion theaters this weekend but Bond has the buzz. Besides that, am I hallucinating or didn't the past few kid's films under perform? We haven't had a good action film since May, so I think the thirst is out there. This weekend it gets quenched, martini style.
#1 movie predicted correctly: One Week In A Row
I'm betting on 007. I'll take the bullet if I'm wrong. Better to go down swinging.
Estimate: $42.8 million
3. Borat
This one will still be going strong this weekend. Comedy like this stands the test of three weekends.
Estimate: $17.9 million
Okay, okay, it will beat Flushed Away without fail no matter how many times I don't want it to. Clearly I am not in charge of box office receipts.
Estimate: $8.6 million
5. Flushed Away
Happy Feet is stealing both the thunder and the theaters in a major way.
Estimate: $7.1 million
I see word of mouth being split right down the middle as this film is equally good and bad.
Estimate: $7.0 million
7. Babel
As much as I want this to die a painful death it can't possibly fall out of the top ten with so few films out. By default this baddy must stay.
Estimate: $3.0 million
8. The Departed
The Departed has been getting Oscar buzz around my neighborhood. I don't buy it, way too hardcore.
Estimate: $2.5 million
9. Saw III
It's bleeding theater counts this week but revenue towards the bottom is so light that it will sneak in.
Estimate: $2.0 million
Not only did they not screen it but I also hear they are considering sending paying audiences members in to see it with a blindfold and ear protection.
Estimate: $1.3 million
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I just backa from Casino Royale, and holy s**t is all I can say. The movie is fantastistic… I may even double dip and see it again on Sunday night… I think you might be a little low on the box office for it though… we'll see after today's numbers are in how close you are.
The Oracle knows all, except who really got the top place…
I had the Casino Number pegged correctly I just underestimated the kids one. Casino being rated R probably cost it at least $10m but made it a way better film so I can't really fault them. Maybe Monday's official numbers will bail me out, remember Sunday night could show strength for Casino..
Hey dummy, get your ratings right. When it says PG-13 that does not equal R. We are sorry folks, the Oracle fell on his head this weekend.
The Oracle is losing his touch. I always knew that rock 'n roll lifestyle would catch up to you