Weekend #s: Neeson 40.4M, Selma 11.2, ITW 9.75, Hobbit 9.4, Unbroken 8.3. All #s pg 15. Happy now Kayu?

[Mattrek]

At first I was disappointed with The Imitation Game's expansion numbers, but in comparison to the other movies drops and holds I guess it isn't too bad. Hoped for higher though.

[Alpha]

I'm still confused why a likely 80m+ final gross is bad for a little 20m indie production.

 

Funny enough, that sounds like an oxymoron.

[paul75]

That's kind of racist that your main reasoning for finding a film compelling is the race of the characters.

 

Maybe just go look for a film with a compelling story, regardless of ethnicity? 

 

Unbroken, American Sniper and Selma all look compelling for different reasons. No reason to tear down the first two efforts just because they star "white males". Selma is not a film that's going to have a $25 million+ OW, especially with 2,175 theaters. Most Oscar contenders consistently make $8-10 million for 5-7 weekends. I expect something similar with Selma. 

 

$15-18 million OW would have been solid for this, since it seems destined for a 6x-11x multi. Especially with an A+ CinemaScore and a certain, particularly relevant holiday coming up. It could very well almost double its OD for Jan 19. 

 

$12 million OW could still get it to $72-132 million (low end and high end IMO). I don't see Selma slowing down for a while. The doomsday scenarios for Selma and 2015 in general are pretty amusing though. 

 

 

Do you really think that Selma will do 100 with this start. Even with oscar push? Oscar push not always work. See The Hurt Locker. Honestly I dont think people are interested in films that divides them and Selma seems just one of those, even it is terrific as it seems. I will see it in the OD in my country.

[Dementeleus]

Funny enough, that sounds like an oxymoron.

 

Why? TPM was a 100m+ indie production.

[Alpha]

Oscar push not always work. See The Hurt Locker.

 

The Hurt Locker was released in June, ya dingus.

 

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekend&id=hurtlocker.htm

 

Anyone who had wanted to see the movie by then had already seen it.

[James]

Hmmm... is it just me or this weekend is kinda boring BO wise? Just bring 50 Shades already. That will be such a trainwreck

[Claire of Themyscira]

So many Debbie Downers, ugh. Just stfu, you hoes.

[boogiezen]

Selma is under-performing?  Blame Sasha for being a negative troll.

[Ozymandias]

Why? TPM was a 100m+ indie production.

 

The most anticipated movie in history was an indie film, mind blown!

[Ando918]

Selma is looking at somewhere in the ballpark of 65-70 million.  

[MovieGuyKyle17]

That Selma number is very disappointing. I was expecting 16m - 20m opening (expansion) weekend. Still plan on seeing the movie.

[PDC1987]

Funny enough, that sounds like an oxymoron.

Why? All the way back in 2003 the average production cost of a film bankrolled by the 6 Hollywood majors was already $63 million.

[Ethan Hunt]

Non Stop was freaking awesome! I'm curious to see how taken 3 is!

Non Stop is a massive pile of shit

[PDC1987]

Do you really think that Selma will do 100 with this start. Even with oscar push? Oscar push not always work. See The Hurt Locker. Honestly I dont think people are interested in films that divides them and Selma seems just one of those, even it is terrific as it seems. I will see it in the OD in my country.

Seeing as Selma is already mere days away from surpassing THL's total gross I don't see the point of that comparason.

[CJohn]

Non Stop is a massive pile of shit

You don't need to say a movie is shit every time someone mentions it. We get it. You don't like Non-Stop. Now be quiet in your corner alone with your opinion.

[Ethan Hunt]

You don't need to say a movie is shit every time someone mentions it. We get it. You don't like Non-Stop. Now be quiet in your corner alone with your opinion.

*eye roll*

[Alpha]

*eye roll*

 

Ugh, CJohn, I can't even stand to look at you. *scoffs*

[FilmBuff]

I'm trying to figure out how Into the Woods is having a disappointing run? 100 mil+ in 2 weeks. People are full of shite on here.

[Ethan Hunt]

I'm trying to figure out how Into the Woods is having a disappointing run? 100 mil+ in 2 weeks. People are full of shite on here.

It's run is in no way disappointing, in fact I'm surprised by how well it's doing. I had it pegged to bomb.

[keysersoze123]

That's kind of racist that your main reasoning for finding a film compelling is the race of the characters.

 

Maybe just go look for a film with a compelling story, regardless of ethnicity? 

 

Unbroken, American Sniper and Selma all look compelling for different reasons. No reason to tear down the first two efforts just because they star "white males". Selma is not a film that's going to have a $25 million+ OW, especially with 2,175 theaters. Most Oscar contenders consistently make $8-10 million for 5-7 weekends. I expect something similar with Selma. 

 

$15-18 million OW would have been solid for this, since it seems destined for a 6x-11x multi. Especially with an A+ CinemaScore and a certain, particularly relevant holiday coming up. It could very well almost double its OD for Jan 19. 

 

$12 million OW could still get it to $72-132 million (low end and high end IMO). I don't see Selma slowing down for a while. The doomsday scenarios for Selma and 2015 in general are pretty amusing though. 

 

has there ever been a non december release to have 11x legs. I think that is just impossible. I dont think this will play that well across all quadrants. I would say 70m is the ceiling at this point.