Monday, June 10, 2013

The Purge makes a thrilling debut!


The Purge makes a thrilling debut!
[Jun7-9]

#1-Purge opened with a brilliant $36.3million ,from a budget of just $3million.This is an excellent opening for a horror-thriller movie which isnt powered by supernatural stuff.The story is of a city in the year 2022 ,which allows people to do anything illegal (like murdering people) for one night a year.
As idiotic as it sounds thats the plot.Critics werent too pleased with the result.The movie has a below average rating of 41% ,with majority complaining about the usual cliches and the silly concept.

#2-Fast Furious 6 slipped to the second spot with $19.7million.FF6 is very close to overtaking its predecessor to become the highest grossing movie of the series.Its made $203million domestically and a worldwide total of $584million (F5 made $210m and  $626m respectively).

#3-Now You See Me made a strong stand as it climbed one spot up to land at #3 making $19.5million.The movie has made $64.5million so far from domestic sources alone.Couple more weeks and an overseas release and NYSM is looking to be big hit.

#4-The Internship opened to disappointment ,making only $18million.For a movie with a budget $58million ,this is a sign of a flop.Critically the movie was even more disappointing ,with a rating of just 33%.The critics called the movie dull ,predictable and too long. This continues Vince Vaughn's poor run with the critics ,which started way back with 2005's Wedding Crashers.

#5-Animated adventure movie ,Epic continued to hold on to the Top 5 ,making $12million on its 3rd week.The movie is a hit ,making $190million worldwide from a budget of $100million.

2013 Top 5
#5-Star Trek Into Darkness -$376million
#4-Oz The Great and Powerful -$490million
#3-The Croods -$570million
#2-Fast & Furious 6- $584million
#1-Iron Man 3 -$1.196 billion (#5 on all time grossing list)

Fast Furious 6 overtook Croods to become the second highest grossing movie of the year.Meanwhile Star Trek ID ,overtook GIJoe2 to enter Top5 2013.


This week is one of the most anticipated ones of the year.We have a comedy and a superhero reboot this week.Which is my pick? First my early analysis on the two.

This Is The End- JUN12
story-A group of friends unite after the world starts under going a series of apocalyptic events.
+ Star studded comedians ,James Franco ,Jonah Hill ,Seth Rogen and more star in this action comedy movie.The real life friendship between the cast will be a major high point for This Is The End.The movie is reaping great initial reviews,some say its the best comedy of 2013 so far.
- Seth Rogen isnt very consistent.While most hit the mark ,many have failed terribly too.The comedy might not connect with majority.


Man of Steel- JUN14
story-A reboot of the Superman franchise,takes a more realistic take on his origin.
+ Reboot of one of the biggest superheroes,Superman.Man of Steel has a strong backbone.Story by Goyer and produced by Nolan ,Man Of Steel carries Dark Knight's goodwill.
- Zack Snyder is a good director ,but his last widely appreciated movie was 2007's 300.Watchmen was excellent but the hype killed it ,The Owls of GaHoole and Sucker Punch were big time fails.Will his style of direction help MOS ?

My pick is ...MAN OF STEEL!

The Superman franchise dropped dead with 2006's Superman Returns.Man Of Steel is a reboot ,Batman Begins Style! A story written by Goyer (of Dark Knight Trilogy fame) has a LOT of potential behind it.But everything depends on Zack Snyder's & Henry Cavill's (who plays Superman) work.No reviews have come out so far.

This is the End has been shown to critics ,and they love it1 Currently at 88% ,many say its the best of this year

So which is your pick? MOS or TITE ?

Arkham Origins Trailer

WOw! New Trailer for Arkham Origins!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAJAZQjWA9g
Looks Great to me 

Rock for Hercules

Dwayne Rock is taking up yet another awesome role.....and its HERCULES!

Directed by Brett Ratner ,the movie will be based on the graphic novel -Hercules: The Thracian Wars.Check out the official synopsis :

"Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail… he must again become the hero he once was… he must embrace his own myth… he must be Hercules. "

I dont like the sound of this at all.First its by Brett Ratner ,secondly the story sounds so cliched.Third ,the writers have removed any sort of supernatural stuff.This is an obvious attempt to make Hercules more human ,but come on! Hes a God! This is like replacing Conan (the barbarian) with Hercules. (which actually makes sense)

The movie set to release on July 25, 2014 ,and will most probably put an end to Rock's golden streak of success.

Posters for Oldboy ,Hobbit 2 ,The Worlds End


4 Awesome posters for the Hollywood remake of the Korean classic Oldboy.
Directed by Spike Lee(Malcolm X ,Inside Man) ,the 2013 version stars, Josh Brolin in the lead role ,with Sharlto Copley as the villain.
The original Oldboy (2003) ,a Korean movie ,is considered to be one of the Best Asian Movies of all time.It won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Awards 2003.
Even though the remake might not reach such high standards ,i hope the movie turns out great.


The first teaser poster for Hobbit Part 2 :Desolation of Smaug has been revealed!
Its been quite a while since we have seen any kind of marketing for the second part.Well hopefully this poster reveal will start the promotions.In 2 days ,the first trailer for Hobbit2 will be released! Cant wait!!

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