Box Office: Bloody Hotels and Notorious Malls

 

Clint Eastwood proved to one and all that he’s still got it, with his Gran Torino earning the strongest opening of his career. Personally I had expected a stronger showing for Bedtime Stories in its second week, but it placed sixth. Here’s the top five: 1. Gran Torino: $29.4 million 2. Bride Wars: $21 million 3. The Unborn: $19.8 million 4. Marley and Me: $11.3 million 5. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: $9.2 million Four more new ones this week: Hotel For Dogs What’s It All About: Two kids living in foster care have to find a new home for their dog. After they find an abandoned hotel they are soon housing scads of homeless canines. Why It Might Do Well: Recent flicks like Marley and Me and Bolt show there’s always room for a shaggy dog story. Why It Might Not Do Well: Looks like a cute premise for kids, but lacks that cross-over appeal for grownups. Number of Theaters: 3,000 Prediction: $14 million My Bloody Valentine 3-D What’s It All About: Yes, it’s another horror remake, and this time it’s a slasher film from 1981 that’s being recycled. A young man returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of a series of brutal killings and finds himself suspected of committing the atrocity. Why It Might Do Well: Although it’s not being used in all theaters, the 3-D effect should bring in a lot of folks who might have otherwise passed on this one. Why It Might Not Do Well: One of the reasons remakes are so common is they allow a studio to capitalize on an existing brand. In this case, however, unless you’re an old school horror fan the title won’t be all that recognizable. Number of Theaters: 2,300 Prediction: $26 million Filed under: Comedy , Drama , Horror , Family Films , Box Office Predictions Continue reading Box Office: Bloody Hotels and Notorious Malls Permalink | Email this | Comments

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