Bruno, which is just as funny, that’s-just-wrong and brilliant as Borat
Oh, and as Hurt Locker continues to expand, I continue to say go see it already.
7/17
Wide
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (7/15)
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Voldemort Begins
WILL IT SUCK?
Probably not. You’ve got David Yates back, and while he’s not my fave HP director, the return of Steve Kloves to screenplay duty should more than make up for that. Other than that, you’ve got Jim Broadbent added to an already magnificent cast and one of the most consistent franchises in movie history.
Early buzz is of the Best. Potter. Ever. variety. Maybe I’ll have to reconsider Yates.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Nicely distanced from anything that could provide a challenge (namely, Transformers). $307mil.
Limited
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
A year and a half in the life of the cutest indie couple ever (Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Zooey Deschanel).
WILL IT SUCK?
Early buzz is hellagood. Kind of makes you forget the screenwriters co-wrote Pink Panther 2. Plus, love me some Joe Gordon-Levitt.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Buzz has been building since Sundance, and upbeat (or at least sold as relatively upbeat) indie comedies are pretty box-office-flammable. $18mil.
Next week: Does this mean I don’t have to ever see the trailer for Orphan again? Cos’ that would be excellent if you could make that happen.
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