[Dec 21-23]
Hobbit falls, but remains on top
Hobbit falls, but remains on top
1-The Hobbit fought of 5 new releases on its second week to remain on
the top spot.But the movie had a sharp fall and made only $36.7million
(57% drop).So far the LOTR prequel has made $149.8million domestically
and it looks like the movie wont break any of the Lord of The Rings
collections (the lowest of which is Fellowship's $313million domestic
and $869million worldwide).
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Hobbit is going strong overseas too ,but its decline is noticeable.The
movie made another $91million overseas to bring its overseas total to
$284million.Hobbit has made a worldwide total of $433million so far.With
movies like Les Miserables & Django coming up ,Hobbit's collection
will fall even further in the coming weeks.
2-Tom Cruise's new
movie Jack Reacher made a disappointing $15.6million.Jack Reacher is an
adaptation of Lee Child's 2005 novel One Shot.The action movie has been
getting above average reviews and is currently rated at 63%. Jack
Reacher is expected to linger in The Top 10 as long as possible to
atleast cover its budget of $60million.
3-The second new movie
was Judd Apatow's This is 40 with a disappointing debut of
$12million.This is 40 is a spin off Knocked Up.The comedy movie has been
getting average reviews and is currently rated at 50%.The movie has a
small budget of $35million ,and so its expected to recover through the
Christmas season.but for a Judd Apatow movie its disappointing ,although
its better than his previous movie ,Funny People.
4-Rise of
the Guardians managed to hold on to the Top 5 for its 5th week earning
$5.9million.So far the animated movie has made $222million.
5-At 5th place ,Lincoln continued its surprising run by making
$5.6million.Even after 6 weeks ,the biopic has exceeded expectations by
staying within the Top 5.So far the movie has made $116million in the
domestic market.The movie is yet to release worldwide.
The 3rd
new release was Guilt Trip.The movie starring Seth Rogen & Barbra
Streisand flopped.Debuting at #6 ,the movie managed to make just
$5.4million in the weekend.The movie which is about a mother & son,
has been getting negative reviews and is currently at 37%.Although
critics liked the actors ,the story was the main culprit.Made at a
budget of $40million,Guilt Trip will be crushed by the upcoming
releases.
The 4th new release ,isnt exactly new.Mosters Inc.
was re-released after 10 years ,this time in 3D.Though the movie is a
classic ,it failed to garner interest this time.The movie made just
$5million and turned out to be the worst debut for a Disney 3D
re-release.They should have learnt their lesson with the backlash they
received when Finding Nemo 3D crashed.Monsters Inc 3D is nothing but a
cash grab ,and theres nothing special in the 3D version.
The
5th new release , Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away opened at #11 earning
just $2.1million.The movie which is a 3D concert movie ,opened to
limited audiences.The movie has got mixed reviews and is currently rated
at 56%.
Even though Skyfall & Life of Pi were pushed out
of the top 5, both are making strong collections worldwide.Skyfall made
$4.7million domestically and $9million overseas to bring its worldwide
total to $974million.Skyfall is bound to hit the $1billion milestone
once it opens in China in January.
Life of Pi made $23.2million worldwide to push its total to $235million.
This week we have 2 BIG releases! Tom Hooper's emotional drama ,Les
Miserables & Quentin Tarantino's Western action movie, Django
Unchained.
Both are strong movies and have A list actors boosting the movie with great performances ,but my pick of the week is....
Django Unchained
Im not a die hard fan of Quentin ,but his movies are always packed with
fun and bloody action sequences.With Christoph Waltz (Inglourious
Basterds) ,Jamie Foxx (Ray) and Leonardo DiCaprio (Inception) ,the
acting department has been widely praised with Leonardo stealing much of
the praise.And on Christmas Week ,i would prefer some action drama than
emotional drama.Django is currently rated a solid 91%.
Les Miserables
Tom Hooper's next after the motivational The King's Speech ,is Les
Miserables which is based on the French historical novel of the same
name by Victor Hugo.The movie is a musical and stars Hugh Jackman
(X-Men) ,Russell Crowe (Gladiator) ,Anne Hathaway (Dark Knight
Rises).Anne has been praised for her performance in this movie and is
currently the front runner for Best Actress awards of 2013.The movie is
currently rated at 71%
But who will come on top, Django or Miserables ? Or will the Hobbit come on top? Wait and watch
