Identity Thief grabs the spotlight
[Feb 8-10]
#1-Identity Thief debuted at the top spot with a solid collection of
$36.5million.Directed by Seth Gordon of Horrible Bosses ,Identity has
done remarkably well.The only competition the movie faced was the winter
storm,Nemo , in North America.On the other hand the movie hasnt managed
to make the critics happy.Scoring just 24%, only Melissa & Jason's
performance was appreciated while the
story was deemed a rip off other comedies.The movie has already
recovered its $35million budget and considering its good start its
expected to be another big hit ,following last years Ted.
#2-Warm Bodies made $11.5million bringing its worldwide total to
$45.3million.The movie is doing a good business and with its fresh
concept ,its bringing in the crowds.
#3-Acclaimed director
Steven Soderbergh's final movie before retirement ,Side Effects ,turned
out to be a disappointment.The movie just managed to make $10million.The
medical thriller was praised by critics for its twist filled story.The
movie has a fresh rating of 86%.
#4-Silver Linings Playbook had
another good week making $6.9million.The movie is holding strong and is
inching its way to a domestic gross of $100million.Currently the movie
has made a worldwide total of $120million from a budget of $21million.
#5-Hansel and Gretel:Witch Hunters has turned out to be a hit.Making
$5.7million in its 3rd week ,the movie has made a domestic gross of just
$43.8million from a budget of $50million.But its overseas collection
has been strong.The movie has made $84million just from overseas
,putting the worldwide collections to $127.8million.
Tom
Cruises' Top Gun 3D re-release turned out into a bitter
disappointment.The movie made just $1.9million strengthening the notion
that 3D re-releases might not be such a great idea.
Boosted by
its overseas collection ,Skyfall & Hobbit are still making big bucks
in the international market.Skyfall has made $1.094billion (#7 highest
grossing movie all time) and Hobbit Part 1 is at $955million (#18 in the
same list).
With Valentines around the corner ,Hollywood has
lined up 4 interesting movies.One romantic drama ,one teenage fantasy
,one kids movie and one action packed thriller.My pick of the week will
be---
1-Die Hard 5- A Good Day to Die Hard will have a tough
sell this time.Headed by Bruce Willis ,this is a sequel to a series of
tough as nails action movies.But on the down side its director,John
Moore is having a bad run (MaxPayne ,Omen) ,and the Die Hard series
always are at the border of being cliched and amazing.And also to be
considered is the curse of the Expendables.So far all 3 action movies of
the stars who acted in the movie have tanked ,will this effect Die Hard
too? Whatever it is ,Die Hard seems to be the best option this
week.This is MY PICK OF THE WEEK!
2-Beautiful Creatures ,is
based on the novel of the same name ,and is in the same line as of
Twilight series.Whether it will be as bad as the latter is yet to be
seen ,but its undeniable that its catered to the female audience of
below 18 years of age.The story is about 2 teenagers falling in love and
uncovering their families dark secrets.
3-Safe Haven.Now this
is the most standard romantic movie that you can expect to be released
this week.Its based on a Nicholas Sparks novel (his novels have been
made into movies such as Notebook,Walk to Remember,Dear John and so
on).Since its based on his novels ,theres 2 things that are guaranteed -
its going to be a cheesy movie and its going to be a hit among the
female audience.The story is of a young woman who comes into town and
starts a relationship with a store owner ,and dark secrets start to turn
up. (dark secrets seem to be a favorite this week)
4-Escape
From Planet Earth ,is the animated movie of the week ,and this is the
one you MUST miss at all costs.Poorly marketed ,cheesy looks and
animation is not so great either.This is a movie made for just one
reason ,its the only family movie this week.Die Hard is rated R ,and
Safe Haven & Beautiful Creatures are both PG13 ,which leaves Escape
that seems to be the only option for families with little kids.Itll be
worth it if you sit at home rather than watch this.
