Kevin James is more powerful than werewolves or vampires. I told you.
1/30
Wide
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Remake of another Asian horror film where ghosts try to warn people about some shit.
WILL IT SUCK?
The only thing making this stand out from any other horror this month is the big name studio (Dreamworks) and the big name supporting cast (David Strathairn, Elizabeth Banks). And for those paying close attention, this is at least based on a relatively well-regarded Korean horror film, A Tale of Two Sisters.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
First, they need to stop showing the trailer back to back with The Unborn (actually saw it happen). Next they need to release it in a month that hasn’t already had three horror movies in as many weeks. $18mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Former spy (Liam Neeson) takes on slavers who’ve kidnapped his daughter (Maggie Grace).
WILL IT SUCK?
Early buzz is split. Critics are taking a love it/hate it stance whereas audiences think it’s the best thing Luc Besson’s written since The Professional. For me, I’m just psyched to see director Pierre Morel’s follow up to the fabulous Banlieue 13.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
A bit of popcorn competition from Pink Panther 2 and Push the following week, but the bigger problem is that getting a wide buy-in to hardcore action flicks without A-list stars is notoriously difficult. $11mil.
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
Ha! Ha! Minnesotans are funny! They’re not like city folk!
WILL IT SUCK?
The headline says it all. Early buzz is AW-ful.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Renee Zellweger hasn’t opened a romcom since 2001. I don’t think this will change that. $22mil.
Limited
WHAT’S THE PITCH?
To Monsieur, With Love
WILL IT SUCK?
Probably one of the best reviewed films of 2008. Won the Palm D’Or at Cannes. Nominated for a Best Foreign Oscar.
HOW WELL WILL IT DO?
Given the strong ad campaign, Oscar nod and lack of competition, pretty well. $6mil.
Next week: Both the Mac and the PC have new movies coming out.
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