Wednesday, January 24, 2007
posted by Chi-Chi at 1/24/2007 | Permalink
Box Office Thursday: Romantic Comedies, Spoof, and Thriller
Welcome to another installment of Box Office Thursday, folks!
This weekend's new films have something for everyone from spoofs to romantic comedies to thrillers.
Opening this weekend are Blood and Chocolate, Catch and Release, Epic Movie, Smokin' Aces, Nomad and Seraphim Falls.
Epic Movie, Catch & Release posters
Blood & Chocolate, Smokin' Aces posters
Opening this weekend are Blood and Chocolate, Catch and Release, Epic Movie, Smokin' Aces, Nomad and Seraphim Falls.
Epic Movie, Catch & Release posters
Blood & Chocolate, Smokin' Aces posters
If you're into romantic comedies think 'My Best Friend's Wedding' meets '13 Going on 30' go see the new Jennifer Gardner film, 'Catch and Release.'
'Catch and Release' movie trailer
'Catch and Release' summary:
A woman struggles to accept the death of her husband and the secrets he kept from her as she rebuilds her life.
If you enjoy spoof movies that mock other films like 'Scary Movie' go see 'Epic Movie.'
'Epic Movie' trailer
'Epic Movie' summary
'The twisted minds of two of the six writers of "Scary Movie" tackle the biggest mega-blockbusters of all time in "Epic Movie." The story centers on four not-so-young orphans: one raised by a curator at the Louvre (where an albino assassin lurks), another a refugee from Mexican "libre" wrestling, the third a recent victim of snakes on her plane, and the fourth a "normal" resident of a mutant "X"-community. The hapless quartet visits a chocolate factory, where they stumble into an enchanted wardrobe that transports them to the land of Gnarnia (with a "G"). There they meet a flamboyant pirate captain and earnest students of wizardry - and join forces with, among others, a wise-but-horny lion to defeat the evil White Bitch of Gnarnia'
'Epic Movie' stars Kal Penn, Jayma Mays, Crispin Glover, Faune Chambers and Adam Campbell
If you enjoy ensemble cast films like 'Chicago', 'Dreamgirls' or 'Ocean's Eleven' go see 'Smokin' Aces.'
'Smokin' Aces' movie trailer
'Smokin' Aces' summary
'Mob boss Primo Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel--a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state's evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big-target Sparazza, places Aces into protective custody-under the supervision of two agents dispatched to Aces' Lake Tahoe hideout. When word of the price on Aces' head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters, thugs-for-hire, deadly vixens and double-crossing mobsters to join in the hunt. With all eyes on Tahoe, this rogues' gallery collides in a comic race to hit the jackpot and rub out Aces. '
'Smokin' Aces' stars Alicia Keys and Common
If you enjoy 'The Shining', 'Teen Wolf', 'Underworld', and 'The Sixth Sense' you'll enjoy 'Blood and Chocolate.
'Smokin' Aces' summary
'Mob boss Primo Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel--a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state's evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big-target Sparazza, places Aces into protective custody-under the supervision of two agents dispatched to Aces' Lake Tahoe hideout. When word of the price on Aces' head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters, thugs-for-hire, deadly vixens and double-crossing mobsters to join in the hunt. With all eyes on Tahoe, this rogues' gallery collides in a comic race to hit the jackpot and rub out Aces. '
'Smokin' Aces' stars Alicia Keys and Common
If you enjoy 'The Shining', 'Teen Wolf', 'Underworld', and 'The Sixth Sense' you'll enjoy 'Blood and Chocolate.
'Blood and Chocolate' movie trailer
'Blood and Chocolate' summary
'Ten years ago, in the remote mountains of Colorado, a young girl watched helplessly as her family was murdered by a pack of angry men for the secret they carried in their blood. She survived by running into the woods, and changing into something the hunters could never find--a wolf. Now, though she lives half a world away, Vivian Gandillon is still running.'
'Blood and Chocolate' stars Olivier Martinez and Agnes Bruckner
Box Office as of today:
1. Stomp the Yard (#1 for an 2nd week in the row.)
2. Night at the Museum (this film has helped attendance at NYC museums.)
3. Dreamgirls (thanks to its recent Golden Globes win this movie is stll in top form.)
4. The Hitcher (scary film starring Sophie Bush is number #4 not too bad at all.)
5. The Pursuit of Happyness (Will's nominated for Oscar Best Actor for this film.)
6. Freedom Writers (The new Hilary Swank film costarring McDreamy and singer Mario.)
7. Pan's Labyrinth
8. Children of Men
9. The Queen
10. Arthur & The Invisibles (Madonna's animated tale.)
2. Night at the Museum (this film has helped attendance at NYC museums.)
3. Dreamgirls (thanks to its recent Golden Globes win this movie is stll in top form.)
4. The Hitcher (scary film starring Sophie Bush is number #4 not too bad at all.)
5. The Pursuit of Happyness (Will's nominated for Oscar Best Actor for this film.)
6. Freedom Writers (The new Hilary Swank film costarring McDreamy and singer Mario.)
7. Pan's Labyrinth
8. Children of Men
9. The Queen
10. Arthur & The Invisibles (Madonna's animated tale.)
{all summaries via movies.yahoo.com}
Yes I realized this was for Thursday but post up on Wednesday. Blogger is acting a fool yet again!
With that thought aside I would like to see all the films opening this week.
I haven't seen 'Freedom Writers' or 'Stomp the Yard' just yet.