I’m not jumping on the Best. Potter. Ever. bandwagon (still torn between 3
Oh, and Hangover is now the highest grossing R-rated comedy of all time. My prediction of a $56 million gross was probably a little short.
7/24
Wide
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
It’s kind of like Quantum of Solace if James Bond were a bunch of computer-generated guinea pigs.
WILL IT SUCK?
When Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio (Pirates trilogy) get together with Cormac and Marianne Wibberly (Sequelae to Bad Boys and Charlie’s Angels), your get National Treasure: Book of Secrets which, frankly, was kind of fun. Still not interested. (I have to wonder, though, will this be the closest I ever get to my dream of Bill Nighy playing a Bond villain?)
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
On the heels of Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Bolt, Hotel for Dogs fell flat on its face, so it’s hard to say that cute furries are a lock. Further problematized by Aliens in the Attic coming out the following week. Still, I’m going to bet high. $102mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
How to Get a Guy in Ten Days
WILL IT SUCK?
Do 21, Monster-in-Law and Win a Date With Tad Hamilton cancel out Legally Blonde, cos that’s what we’re dealing with directorially here? The writing team behind Blonde, not to mention 10 Things I Hate About You and Ella Enchanted are also up in here, so there’s hope.
Early buzz is meh.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
I think just about everybody who’s going to has seen The Proposal, so there’s a window. $77mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Oh, here’s your problem right here. Someone set this adopted kid to “evil.”
WILL IT SUCK?
You know, I like Peter Sarsgaard as much as the next guy, but damn.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
No competition, but the Creepy Kid subgenre kind of has a ceiling. $33mil.
Limited
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
As Good As Jeff Daniels Gets
WILL IT SUCK?
Early buzz is pretty good. Nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Shot in Philly – just around the corner from my old place for one scene. That last part probably doesn’t matter.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Likely expansion of (500) Days of Summer should provide some healthy competition. $3mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Imagine if The Office took place at 10 Downing St.
WILL IT SUCK?
Early buzz is outstanding. Based on the acclaimed British comedy series The Thick of It. Funny-ass trailer and clip.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
The lack of a name cast (minus James Gandolfini in a supporting role) will hurt. $1mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Kevin Spacey plays a shrink-to-the-stars who has plenty of issues of his own.
WILL IT SUCK?
Early buzz is good. Director has done some good TV (Chuck, Battlestar Galactica, Friday Night Lights). Kevin Spacey is Kevin Spacey.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Definitely has the biggest star in the pack, but does anyone know about it? $2mil.
Next Week: Remote control kung fu grandma.
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