It's here! Are you checking out Disney's JOHN CARTER this weekend? Let me know what you think! The comments section will be completely spoilerish so feel free to rant or rave about the sci-fi epic.
The midnight showings took in an estimated $500,000 which was below expectations, but the real numbers are this weekend. Apparently JOHN CARTER is going over VERY well in Russia where it now holds the largest opening record at $6.5m. The Taylor Kitsch starrer is opening in 3,749 locations in North America, 290 of which will be presenting the movie in IMAX. Here's hoping that the numbers are high and that the movie EARNS it. From the looks of things - it has earned it. Review forthcoming.
I could not make a midnight screening unfortunately, but will be definitely checking it out tonight - in IMAX 3D! You are... MarketSaw... From Earth? :-)
Well it's a good movie so I'm not surprised with the box office so far. UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING took in just under $10m on Friday on track for a very cool $25m for it's opening weekend.
Further U:A garnered a solid "A-" for a CinemaScore according to Sony Screen Gems.
George Lucas' RED TAILS came in second on Friday with $6m on track for a $15m weekend which is excellent for it's genre. Wish it was in 3D. Those soaring dogfights suspended in midair in three dimensions would have been spectacular!
I'll update you on the box office results for the weekend as well - get out and see it! I was snowed in last night, but trying for it tomorrow!
I know what I think! How about you? Now that TRON: LEGACY has now been released I am anxious to hear your thoughts on it. Post them below and I (and others I am sure) will debate it out with you!! :-)
HAVE AT IT!
Jim here. Hey MONSTERS VS. ALIENS had a wicked opening night Friday with estimates from BoxOfficeMojo claiming $16,700,000. Not too bad - actuals could be higher as the 3D premium is hard to nail at times with estimates.
I am still sticking with my $66m weekend but hey, so what if I am aiming high? This is a damn good movie so get out and witness history.
I saw it Friday night (Michael got the crew's premiere!) and I was floored. The visuals were technically a work of art. Phil McNally and his team have really set the bar high for future animations - including Pixar's UP.
Throughout the whole movie there were only 2 sight gags and they were tastfully done. One was used, I am sure, to just MAKE SURE you knew this was a 3D movie and it had the required result. I flinched. YES. They caught me. I won't say where it is, but after you see it you will know.
Anyway, the remainder of the movie was stunning and solid. 3D was used tastfully and effectively. Sure the story could use some work but it is clearly aimed at families with young kids so leeway is surely given.
My rating for MvsA? 3.5 / 5. Almost a four, but I don't use 3.75 / 5. Or did I? What the hey, 3.75 / 5. Bottomline? See this movie.
Jim here. Seems JONAS BROTHERS: THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE has more than 3 dimensions as it plays first place at the box office quite well with a $4.8 million opening Friday. The strong start sets the stage for a $20m + weekend for the 'tween concert movie.
Sure, it is not matching the love affair 'tweens has with Hannah Montana last year, but hey - first place is first place. Great to have a 3D movie sitting in the drivers seat!
CORALINE dropped to $1.1 million Friday, but still made the top ten - hard to see that tough hit to it's bottom line by losing all those 3D screens. Still, CORALINE's presence is being felt.
Source: EW.com
**Update Jan 17: The only 3D trailer in front of the viewing that I saw was CORALINE, which I had seen before so I was disappointed. I hope other areas enjoyed some more 3D trailers!
With all the excellent reviews coming in (FilmSchoolRejects, AICN) I think it is a DUTY for you as a 3D fan to get out and check it out! :-)
Seriously, from what I am hearing the movie is above average and in 3D really delivers. So get out and see it! And let us know what you thought...
Your mission: A quick review and tell us what trailers played in front of MBV3D and if they were in 3D or not.
Unless you are under age - this thing is rated R. SO NO MINERS MINORS ALLOWED! :-)
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It's here! Are you checking out Disney's JOHN CARTER this weekend? Let me know what you think! The comments section will be completely spoilerish so feel free to rant or rave about the sci-fi epic.
