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Is there a way to change the title name? I meant to put 15-18 for JP, the 17M was just a prediction.Either way, that's a fantastic result for Evil Dead.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/04/first-box-office-evil-dead-and-jurassic-park-3d-start-strong-in-late-shows/

The animation in Croods was really just breath-taking. The color palette and fluidity is as good, if not better, than some of Pixar's more recent fare.

Oz number is about what I expected. The Call, while a little above what I expected (11-12 million), doesn't surprise me. I feel like almost every time here the urban demographic is underestimated. I have been to probably 6 advance screenings in the past few months and black women are almost always absent. However, at The Call, the audience was AT LEAST half black women. Take a very sellable premise, market it effectively and add in one of the few black leading ladies and they will come out, which is exactly what is happening. The Wonderstone number, however, is truly baffling. I am a HUGE Carrell fan and even though I thought the trailers looked pretty bad the Carrell and Carey names together should at a minimum bring 20 million OW. Regardless of the premise. In my opinion, the most shocking opening of the year so far.

The ending is going to be very divisive. I think the general audience will be okay with it for the most part (may even eat it up) but it's such a shame that it will split audiences period, due to how unexpectedly great the first hour or so is. I normally wouldn't have paid to see this but snagged passes to a screening last minute and was really surprised at just how good some of this works. The pacing is fantastic and there really never is a dull moment. But yea, the ending, without giving it away is a make or break type move by the script writers. Really solid performances from Breslin and Berry. B-.

Just got back from Jack. Not surprised number wise that's where it's at, I never thought it would break out, but I will say the movie was a lot more fun than I expected. Maybe my expectations were just that low but this was the first movie I had seen in a long time that felt like a family film. Know everyone's giving it a rough time (and somewhat rightly so) but the quality of the film is above average for this type of fantasy.

Blu Ray was waiting on my doorstep from Amazon when I got home last night. Stayed up til 2 AM watching it. Going to fall asleep to it tonight. This was my top of '12 and I think it's going to be quite high on my all time favorite lists as I get older. Much like the book, I don't know that I've ever connected with characters the way I did with this. As soon as The Samples start playing all I can think is that it's good to be with friends.

This was a faithful adaptation of the book that was elevated by the two leads, Palmer and Hoult. Obviously the relationship between Julie and R had more depth in the novel but I thought the pacing was about as good as it could have been for the runtime and the humor was in all the right places. I think it could have expounded a little more from the source material in terms of humor and scope but this was just a small qualm I had that really didn't detract from the film, it just didn't make it quite what it could have been. Excellent soundtrack and overall just a fun time. Think this will play well over the next few weeks, even with some pretty heavy competition. Recommend reading the book over the film but still a solid B.

Mama gets a lot more right than it does wrong, and in the horror world of today, that says something. I went in hoping for a good old fashioned ghost story (not some torture porn, gorefest) and was pretty pleased with the result. The movie is really, really effective until the last 10-15 min. where I thought it lost almost all of its pacing. It reminded me a lot of Insidious in that regard except I felt Insidious lost it's steam about half way through. Chastain alone takes the film above the mediocrity of most horror films of the past few years and seeing her in this and Zero Dark Thirty last weekend really shows her range. The film has a certain style that I found very appealing (we see Mama very early in the film but it doesn't make her any less alarming throughout). Without giving too much away, one particular scene that I thought was brilliant was when the camera angle was set so that the audience could see both down a hallway and into the girl's bedroom while they are playing with a blanket. We think both sisters are playing with the blanket but then the older of the two walks onto the stairs beside Chastain and we realize Mama is inside the house.I probably would have given this film a B+, but the last 10 minutes of the film felt so disjointed and completely separate from the film that it really took away from the pacing and suspense built throughout. I didn't mind how the film ended from a story perspective (it was actually kind of unique) but the ending is rushed and contrived and characters that have used common sense throughout seem to lose all sense of judgement. I thought the final scene almost gave the film a bit of whimsical feeling (which I don't think is intentional).B-.

I couldn't agree more. To each his own, for sure, but I know far more people that like Gosling than don't. And I've watched him on several late night shows and YouTube interviews and he doesn't seem to take himself too seriously at all.

Same. I really think she has the potential to stay in for the long haul (but then again I think that about Gosling too).

Not at all suprised with Texas Chainsaw's drop. Knew it was going to be massive. And like others have said, Gangster Squad's WOM is nowhere near toxic. I know it's a small sample to compare but I saw it with two other guys and we all thought it was a fun time. Our theater laughed in all the right places and everyone seemed pretty upbeat walking out. Nothing groundbreaking, but far from toxic.

TC3D. :rotfl:Had a good feeling a 75-80% drop was possible.

Really hope The Impossible gets a best picture nod from the Academy and has some staying power. One of the most powerful films I have seen in years that deserves to find its audience.

Saw this on Saturday and was absolutely blown away. Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor give powerhouse performances (Watts is the best I've ever seen her) but what really caught me off guard were the three children, particularly the oldest child who played Lucas. Though all three were some of the best child actors I have ever seen, the eldest is a scene-stealer and virtually every scene I cried at, which was multiple times, was due to him. Visually, the film looked fantastic and the disaster scenes were extremely well crafted. The overall style of the film, from the cinematography to the use of silence in several key scenes created a very raw, real effect that made me feel as if I was being washed away too. The person I saw this with literally wept from the first 10-15 min until the credits rolled which was common place for the entire audience that was at my showing. I made the mistake of seeing Life of Pi directly after this and I quickly realized I had nothing left to give the film and was completely wiped out, emotionally. Even when I got home and sat down, several scenes started replaying in my head and my emotions hit me, well, like a wave. It could have easily have played like a feel good, family friendly movie but instead transcends to become a moving, emotionally stirring film that is going to resonate with me for years to come. It's truly a shame that this didn't make the Globes' field for Best Picture. 9.5/10. A.

Yes, there were people saying this could open close to the Biel remake. Most estimates seemed to be in 14-18 milliion range but some peope did expect it.

I think we had VERY similar qualms with the film they were just much more offputting for me. When I was walking out of the theater I looked at my friend said the exact same thing about the fact that Heather was working with the man (family member, cousin, whatever) who just butchered 4 people, 3 of them her best friends. Again, no these films aren't usually known for their plot but it's common sense that in 1994 (as you said, the timeline switches to 20 years later) iPhones did not exist.Other than the first kill in the basement I just found it completely uninvolving, 0% scary and a complete waste of time. It also didn't help that the theater I go to in Nashville is only showing the film in 3D and so I went ahead and paid the surcharge thinking it would at least be a good time. But again, the 3D medium is barely even used so I couldn't even give the film leeway there. And yes, Alexandra Daddario is just...whew.

Since this is basically my review I'm just going to copy and paste it from the other thread. Just got back from the 10PM showing. Absolutely terrible. Nowhere near into horror like I used to be but the film was one huge joke from the first frame to the last. I won't post any spoilers but the film has no climax and virtually no plot. Not all slasher films have to be bulletproof, or even close to it, but this is on a whole other level of terrible. If you liked the original and the Biel remake stay FAR away from this. F.

Really hope ROTG can hit a massive multiplier to at least get close to its budget. I know the studio will still take a big hit but it I saw the film yesterday and I geniunely think it is one of the best animated films in years. The 3D was absolutely gorgeous and I thought Jack Frost was one of the best protaganists in a children's film that I've ever seen. I also feel like this is an equally good film for boys and girls which tend to skew a bit more female in both message and content. It basically felt like a holiday live action blockbuster translated into animation. Hopefully the A Cinemascore is reflective of legs to come.

This was everything I needed it to be. The book was a game changer for me at 19. I had never identified with a character more than I identified with Charlie. And never have I loved the movie as much as the book, until now. I think Chbosky writing and directing was the only way this would have worked and the only way the feel and heart of the book could have been transitioned to the big screen. I opted to see this alone (I had an extra pass) but for some reason just wanted to see it by myself for the first time and I can say it was the right decision. It's all I've thought about since last night. Just like the book, it broke my heart in the best of ways. Logan, Emma and Ezra are unreal in this. I've always liked Lerman, Watson always has been Sam for me and Miller truly is a force of nature in this. Mae Whitman was another standout for me as Mary Elizabeth. I knew if they did the book justice I would get upset in several parts and I did. The scene with Sam and Charlie in the bedroom was really touching and the last 10 minutes or so destroyed me. Easily my favorite of the year and will probably become an all-time favorite that I, like the novel, rediscover as the years go by. Also, one of, if not THE best soundtrack to a film I've ever heard. Can't wait to see this again this weekend. A.

That Saturday increase is INSANE. I know it's not unprecedented, but I thought this would be a near repeat of Horton's run. This story certainly isn't any more familiar. I think casting Efron and Swift really played a larger role in this than some of us might think. So great to see the box office alive again, hopefully JC can keep the pace going next week.

it is, in my opinion, the greatest drama of all time. that show has my all-time favorite television characters. i keep looking for updates on whether the movie is really happening or not, but haven't seen anything recently.

Awesome. Any other takers?

I know this is just speculation but if GWTDT ends between 85-100 mil, do you think there's any hope for a sequel? I just got back from seeing it and I thought it was a fantastic adaptation that stands on its own.

This was from a few hours ago from Gitesh. $4.9M MON for #Sherlock2 heading to about $57M in 1st full week. Big competition for adults tomm w/ #MI4 & #DragonTattoo.