Best. Pixar. Open. Ever. And not for nothing, but Karate Kid (which is now up to 70% on Rotten Tomatoes) is looking to push $175 million before all is said and done.
6/25
Wide
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Five comedians, er, high school buddies (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider) get together with their families after their high school basketball coach passes away.
WILL IT SUCK?
We keep hoping director Denis Dugan will make another Happy Gilmore, but he keeps making I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry and You Don’t Mess With the Zohan and Saving Silverman and The Shaggy Dog and National Security and Beverly Hills Ninja and Problem Child. Sandler’s co-writer here has Without a Paddle, Joe Dirt, and Dirty Work to his credit.
Early buzz is not good.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Sandler’s box office power when he sticks to his wheelhouse is undeniable. Especially when you team him with another comedian. $149mil.
(6/23)
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Secret agent (Tom Cruise) sweeps ordinary woman (Cameron Diaz) off her feet and into a world of adventure.
WILL IT SUCK?
For what looks like a crappy comeback vehicle for Cruise, you’ve got a pretty serious director on board (James Mangold, he of 3:10 to Yuma, Copland, and Walk the Line). Also, three of my favorite actors (Paul Dano, Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis) are also up in here. Much as the Cruise hate is easy to sling, I actually have high hopes for this one. Early buzz is kind of meh, but not bad.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
I’m not sure what, if anything, can resurrect Cruise’s career, but this ain’t it. $74mil.
Limited
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Documentary about one year in the life of a platoon in Afghanistan
WILL IT SUCK?
Won the Grand Jury Prize for Docs at Sundance so, probably not. From writer-turned-co-director Sebastian Junger (he also has a book out on the same subject).
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Unless your last name is Moore, your war doc will have a hard time of it. $1mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Dude stalks this chick with mad crazy hair.
WILL IT SUCK?
From the director of Hiroshima mon amour. Early buzz is good.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Exactly how many of you have seen Hiroshima mon amour? $500,000.
Next Week: You think True Blood has werewolves this season just to show Twilight how it’s done?
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