Drillbit Tyler Perry
No big shock that Horton won the weekend, but I am pleasantly surprised that the critical reception was so positive given the poor track record for Suess adaptations thus far.
3/21
Wide
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Judd Apatow Presents: My Bodyguard
WILL IT SUCK?
I want to be psyched for this. The Apatow Machine has produced some quality product so far. But the director is responsible for Little Nicky and Without a Paddle. I don’t think having Seth Rogen co-write the screenplay can compete with that.
Very early buzz is good.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
None of the other films have an Owen Wilson, but he’s not a Wedding Crashers-level draw right now. $66mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Single mom (Angela Basset) gets to know the family she never knew she had. And Tyler Perry puts on a new, different funny costume.
WILL IT SUCK?
You know what? At this point, you either like Tyler Perry or you don’t. A lot of people don’t.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
But enough people do that you do NOT bet against him. $56mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
White Noise, but with photographs.
WILL IT SUCK?
This is the first time I’ve seen a J-Horror style movie that isn’t actually a J-Horror remake. It’s an original screenplay. For that reason alone, I want to like it.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
In a year when even Jessica Alba can’t open a horror flick, don’t have high hopes for Joshua Jackson. $24mil.
Limited
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Mexican kid crosses the border to find his mum in L.A. NOW will you build a fence, Congress?
WILL IT SUCK?
Some detractors, but mostly good reviews. Much better notices than Under the Cherry Moon.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Unless Fox Searchlight and Weinstein Co. really play up the illegal alien angle, I don’t think anyone will notice. $2mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Doc about a worldwide breakdancing competition.
WILL IT SUCK?
Early buzz is good. I love me some breakdancing, so I’m already sold.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Nobody’s heard of this. $500,000.
Next Week: You know what we need? Another one of those Genre Movies like Epic Movie or Date Movie or Meet the Spartans.