Movies This Weekend! 7/18/08

Not gonna miss this week, folks. It’s a huge weekend, with another one of those huge summer movie blockbusters that means… long nights for me. It’s ok though, because I actually enjoy working those busy weekends. Now let’s take a look at what all the hype is about!

The Dark Knight - Rated PG-13, Directed by Christopher Nolan

Gotham city was overrun with criminals, until Batman, Harvey Dent, and the Police commissioner team up to eliminate crime from the streets for good. There’s just one criminal they didn’t plan on having to deal with… and he’s ready to take the town by storm. Batman will have his hands full with the Joker, as this criminal pushes him to limit of what is good and what is evil.

Joe’s Take - It’s Batman. What more can I really say than that. I’m extremely excited for this movie, and I hope to screen it and provide a review for you guys soon. This has had such an incredible marketing campaign with the viral sites and posters, and commercials. No doubt the film will also be aided by the unfortunate and untimely passing of Heath Ledger, who supposedly revolutionized the character of the Joker, really taking it and making it his own. I anticipate huge numbers for this movie. If Hancock can pull in 100+ million in 5 days, I’m positive The Dark Knight will pull in even more. $125 million for the first weekend alone, and it WILL become another member of the $300 million club before the end of the summer.

Mamma Mia - Rated PG-13, Directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

An all star cast led by Meryl Streep takes this feature film adapatation of a hit Broadway musical to the big screen. Featuring the music of ABBA, Mamma Mia tells the story of Sophie, the spirted daughter of former free spirit Donna. Sophie is about to be married, and while Donna has raised her all alone her entire life, she reveals to Sophie that she doesn’t know who her father is. Undeterred, Sophie invites three potential fathers to her wedding, leading them on a journey to find out who her father is before her wedding.

Joe’s Take - This is not a film for me, but I can anticipate some success from this movie, especially with a private screening already being bought out at my theatre. This reminds me of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a movie that started out rather small, but ended up being a huge commercial success. It might take a few weeks, but Mamma Mia will definitely make its viewers happy. Don’t expect big things in the first week, as it has some stiff competition in The Dark Knight. I can’t imagine too many guys would be drawn away from that to see Mamma Mia.

Space Chimps - Rated G, Directed by Kirk de Micco.

An animated, intergalactic comedy featuring a band of astronaut chimps with the “wrong stuff”. Ham III is the slacker grandson of the first chimp blasted into space. Along with two other chimps, they are to embark on a dangerous mission through a black hole to another inhabited planet. When they are stranded there, they must aid the locals get rid of their tyrannical leader, and also figure out how to get back to Earth.

Joe’s Take - Ok, I don’t know who’s big idea it was to release this film on the same day as The Dark Knight, but they are definitely going to feel the hit. I am actually very intrigued by this film personally, and I wanted to see it, but if I had to pick one movie for the weekend, it would not be Space Chimps. It could be one for parents to dump their kids in while they see Dark Knight, but I find that unlikely. Sorry Chimps, you’re not going to make it too far on this weekend. $12 million opening, if they’re lucky.

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Movies I’ve Missed the Release Dates of….

Ok, extra late with this supposedly weekly feature, but I figure I’d throw a bit of a roundup of the movies that have been release lately, because they’ve all piqued my interest.  I guess rather than telling you a little synopsis this time, I’ll just throw out my opinion on them… which ones I plan to see, which I think you should avoid, etc.

Let’s start it out with the film I want to see the most… and we’ll go down the list from there.

Wall*E - I have to admit that I’ve been looking forward to this for quite a while.  I’ve got both the teaser and actual release posters in my car right now, have to move them over into my room.  Personally, I think that this deserves all the hype that it’s received.  For a completely computer generated movie with very little dialogue, Pixar really did an excellent job and delivered a quality product.  The critics really liked it too:

It’s rare that a picture earns comparisons with Chaplin’s City Lights and Kubrick’s 2001. It’s rarer still that said picture is also praised as intelligent, visually remarkable, darkly funny, and ultimately, heartwarming family fare. However, critics say the good folks at Pixar have done just that with WALL-E, perhaps the studio’s most audacious film yet. - Rotten Tomatoes

The best reviewed film of the year so far??!?!  Definitely a must see, in my opinion.  I’ll be seeing it… how about you?

Hancock - Yay, a Will Smith movie!  Ok, so there was a little sarcasm in there, but I actually do want to see Hancock.  It is a history making film, as its supposed to be Will’s 8th consecutive $100 million plus opening weekend.  I do think they are kind of cheating, having released this movie on a Tuesday night, giving it a full 5 days to make that $100 million mark.  It’s an innovative film in it’s own way, but his reppin of the Lakers at the NBA Finals did put me off from wanting to see it a bit.  Good thing the Celtics won, but I really didn’t like that.

Will Hancock hit the big $100 Mil mark?  I think it will, but only barely.  A few people I know have seen it and have basically described it as “OK”, but I’ll be seeing it in the next few days, and I’ll let ya know!

Wanted - I feel bad putting Wanted at the number three spot for this, but it really is the one I want to see the least.  It feels more like a generic movie, a wannabe of… Gone in 60 Seconds or The Fast and the Furious.  Angelina looks smokin’ in the previews, and I’m sure I’ll see this at some point, but it does have to come in #3… there’s a lot of competition!

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Movies This Weekend! 6/20/08

Hey! Back again with two posts (almost) in a row. I’ve actually got a few more that I’m going to pump out, just got a few shifts at work that may hold them off for a bit. I’ll work hard to try to get them out for you guys though! It’ll only help you guys participate more and win some free advertising on the blog, right? Anyway, let’s continue on with what this post is meant for: The Movies This Weekend!

Last week featured a couple films that performed pretty well. We had The Incredible Hulk, which despite early predictions of huge numbers, pulled in a respectable $55 Million, short of what some thought, but still good. Also, there was The Happening, which fell short to a swift kick from Kung Fu Panda. What does this weekend have in store for us? Unfortunately for me, nothing I’m really looking forward to, though they do feature some very attractive women….

Get Smart - Directed by Peter Segal, Rated PG-13

Maxwell Smart has recently been promoted to field agent, and he is on a mission to thwart a plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate KAOS. However, Smart only came upon this job because the identities of all the secret agents in the US Spy Agency Control have been compromised. He will not be alone though, as he is joined by the lovely Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), even though he was hoping for a pairing with superstar agent 23. Armed with no talent, but some cool gadgets and some enthusiasm to boot, Smart must do everything he can to stop the doomsday plan for world domination.

Joe’s Take - Ummm… I’ve got a pretty big thing for Anne Hathaway. She the reason why I watched The Devil Wears Prada. Ok, her and Emily Blunt, but I’ve still got a thing for Anne. I would see this movie for her alone, though I’m not too excited about the concept or anything else really about it. It seems like Steve Carrell is becoming a little bit like Adam Sandler, where he keeps play similar characters. That being said, Zohan did fairly well at the box office, so I predict that Get Smart will be able to rake in at least $25 million this weekend.

The Love Guru - Directed by Marco Schnabel, Rated PG-13

Mike Myers returns to the big screen in Love Guru, which features love, hockey, and …. Indian Spirituality? This comedy explores how an indian love guru can help out a hockey team… and that’s about it.

Joe’s Take - Sorry about the short synopsis on this movie guys, but that’s all that Rotten Tomatoes really had to offer. I think that you’ve seen most of what this movie has to offer from the commercials, but I could be wrong. Uh… just like Get Smart. I think this one is going to be like Austin Powers, but in a different setting. It could be what we need for a breather from all the action/thriller movies, but then again, you have two to pick from this weekend that would fit that category and are new. Oh. But this one has Jessica Alba… a very big plus. I’d say they split it up in the end, $25 million each.

So there we go, the movies this weekend. Two very similar features, in my opinion. I can’t really pick based on the main male character, and I have to say that I can’t really pick based on the female leads either! I guess this will come down to what the lovely girlfriend wants to see… if she wants to go to the movies, that is.

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Movies this Weekend! 6/13/08

Yes, I know I’m late with this post. I fell asleep a couple days in a row, really early, and kept waking up late for work, so you’re going to have to forgive me. I’ve already drawn a winner for the soundtrack poll from last month, and I’ll get that post in tomorrow, I hope. Anyway, on to what this post should be about, the upcoming major releases. Last week certainly was big, and Zohan did a lot better than I thought it would. Kung Fu Panda was also a very strong opening, pulling in over $60 million.

This week has a couple films with the chance to do equally well. Who knows how well they’ll do though. There are some early predictions for one of them, but like I said, you can never know. On to the movies!

The Happening - Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Rated R

In this thriller from the creator of Signs and Unbreakable, Mark Walhberg plays a father who tries to escape with his family from an apocalyptic event. For unknown reasons, everyone around the world is just stopping in their tracks and dropping dead…. literally. Also costarring Zooey Deschanel and John Leguizamo.

Joe’s Take - For me, this is just another M. Night Shyamalan movie. Honestly, I think every single one of his movies is the same thing over and over again. Sometimes it might work, but for the most part, it’s just a lot of hype for not a whole lot of thrill. My favorite scene from one of his movies has to be in Signs, when you see the alien out of nowhere in the streets at the party. But other than that, it wasn’t that special. Since this is his first rated R movie, I’m going to give it a little bit of leeway. The Happening should pull in about $30 million, with the curiosity factor.

The Hulk - Directed by Louis Leterrier, Rated PG-13

A second adaptation of the famous comic book green giant. Scientist Bruce Banner (Edward Norton) is hiding the shadows, trying to find a cure for his condition. However, there are plenty of people who are interested in finding him so they can use his condition for their own selfish military reasons, and they won’t leave him alone. After returning to civilization, Banner (as the Hulk) is pursued by The Abomination, a beast with similar powers to the Hulk himself. The fight between the two is sure to be epic, as Banner must use all his strength to save New York.

Joe’s Take - I have to admit, the first Hulk movie has left a sour taste in my mouth. It was just not what I expected it to be, and I was really disappointed. Then I heard that this was coming out… and I just wasn’t sure. That being said, I do think I want to see how different this will be… there’s been so much hype, and the commercials make it look like it could be a really cool movie. As soon as I see it, I’ll let you guys know how it turned out. Feel free to leave a comment if you’ve seen it, and let your opinion be heard!

There you have em, the major releases this weekend. I think that these two movies definitely won’t be helping each other at the box office, but might end up pretty even. The Hulk takes the weekend, raking in about $60 million. Great, but still behind Iron Man.

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Movies This Weekend! 6/6/08

So… I was wrong last week. Sex and the City did do pretty well, as did The Strangers. Pulling in a combined 76.8 million is no easy feat. From what I hear (from my brother), Sex and the City had the biggest premiere ever for a rated R movie. I’m going to have to research that for you, but if they did that, it’s pretty impressive. Working the weekend, the movie itself performed like I thought it would… crazy business on Friday and then dying down continuously over the weekend. Still a fun experience.. for the most part. I have some people that may be “Jerk” worthy, but I’ll have to see.

This weekend takes a much lighter tone, with a huge kid’s movie, and another Adam Sandler movie. Let’s take a look, shall we?

Kung Fu Panda - Directed by Mark Osborne, Rated PG

This animated film features Jack Black as Po the Panda bear. Po is a waiter in a noodle bar, and a Kung Fu fanatic. However, Po definitely doesn’t fit the figure of a Kung Fu warrior, and is widely known as the laziest of all the animals in ancient China. With Powerful enemies threatening their gates, all of the land’s hopes are pinned on a prophesy that names Po as the Chosen One, destined to save the land. It’s going to be a huge undertaking for the martial arts experts of the land to turn this lazy creature into the hero they are hoping to save them.

Joe’s Take - Kung Fu Panda should do very well at the box office. It’s the first big film for kids this year, especially since Speed Racer was such a disappointment. It’s not Shrek, but I think that it has the legs to pull in $50 million in its first weekend. It seems really cute, and I’ve really enjoyed the “Silence is Golden” snipes that have featured Po the Panda:

You with the texting… I’m watching you!

I’m going to be seeing this, so hopefully I’ll have a review for you soon! I hadn’t realized that there were so many stars providing voices for this… should be great!

You Don’t Mess with the Zohan - Directed by Dennis Dugan, Rated PG-13

In this Judd Apatow and Robert Smigel screenplay, Adam Sandler is Zohan, an Israeli commando who has faked his own death so he can come to the United States and pursue his dream of becoming a hairstylist. Even though he’s escaped from the world of being a commando, he still uses his skills for his own benefit in the United States.

Joe’s Take - Ummmmm… not so sure about this one. I want to say that it’ll be funny, but it just seems to me like this could be just another “Adam Sandler” move. He seems to always play the same type of character and this doesn’t appear to be any different. However, comedies generally have a way of pulling in a crowd, and if someone’s gonna do it with something that seems like worthless drivel, it’s going to be Adam Sandler. I predict that this film pulls in $20 million it’s first weekend. I will try to see this one as well, but no guarantees…. I’m still deciding if it’ll be worth it.

There you have it, a look at this week’s major releases. Hope you are having a great blockbuster season so far, I know it’s really keeping me busy. I hope to be able to keep the posting frequency up, but please bear with me as it gets busier! Are you going to see any of the movies this weekend?

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Movies This Weekend! 5/30/08

Indiana Jones really rocked the box office last weekend, raking in $126 million. That’s a little less than I thought, but it does have another chance this weekend, with movies that are “beatable”. That’s not to say that they won’t be blockbusters, I just (personally) don’t think that they have the same blockbuster qualities that an Iron Man or an Indiana Jones did. Who knows though, I’ve been wrong before. Let’s take a look!

Sex and the City: The Movie - Directed by Michael Patrick King, Rated R

Sarah Jessica Parker and the ladies from the hit HBO series make their way to the big screen this summer. All the familiars from the show will return, with Jennifer Hudson being introduced as Carrie Bradshaw’s new assistant.

Joe’s Take - Sex and the City will be big with the crowd that it’s trying to draw. However, I just don’t see it appealing to everyone, and that’s what is going to hurt it at the box office. Basically, if you’ve seen the show, and liked it, then you probably will go out, see this movie, and like it. That’s how I think it’ll work. Of course, there will be the men that will be dragged on with their ladies (I might be), and they will add to it’s box office gross. I suspect it will take in about $40 million… with Indy still taking in a big chunk of the box office!

The Strangers - Directed by Bryan Bertino, Rated R

For years, the events that took place in the Hoyt family’s vacation home have not been known. It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Kristen McKay and her boyfriend James Hoyt. After leaving a wedding reception and returning to the vacation home, everything has collapsed for the couple. When a knock comes late at night with a haunting voice, asking “Is Tamara here?” What happens next explores every facet of the most universal fears in the world, and masked strangers torture their victims just because they are home. James and Kristen must go far beyond what they ever thought they would need to to survive.

Joe’s Take - Well.. first off, for a horror/thriller, it bodes well that the film is rated R. That means that they can get pretty intense with what they do. I’m a little curious as to who these “Strangers” are, and I think that in a very busy summer season, this film will not be totally lost. It has a decent story I think, and there will be those who just don’t want to see Sex and the City or Indy. Not to mention that there will be plenty of kids that are trying to sneak into the movie because it’s the cool thing to do. Ugh. $15 mil at the box office I think!

Like Fletch said, these posts are getting less intensive, which is good for me! I can prepare them the night before (Monday or earlier), and just set it off to post at Noon on Tuesday so you guys don’t have to wait! I’m still working on my review of Prince Caspian, which I enjoyed, and I’ll try to have that out by Wednesday. In the meantime, I’d like to know what movies you guys have seen this summer, and if you plan on seeing either of these two?

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Movies this Weekend! 5/22/08

Welcome back again! Looks like my predictions for last week were a bit off.. Narnia unfortunately bombed at the box office. Well, it bombed when compared with what was expected of it… and this huge blockbuster season. With only one movie opening this weekend, there’s only one chance to begin to make it up. Fortunately for the box office, I have a feeling the movie opening this weekend is gonna be a huge hit, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know what it is!

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Directed by Steven Spielberg, Rated PG13

When Indiana Jones last went on an adventure, the time was 1938, and the world was on the brink of war as Jones tried to find the Holy Grail. Now, 19 years later, it’s time for another adventure. Many things have changed, while others have stayed the same. The world is again in danger, threatened by nuclear annihilation. Indy must strive to ensure that a precious, mysterious object remains safe against those who are trying to destroy humanity.

Joe’s Take - It’s Indiana Jones, do I really need to say more? The answer to that question is no, but I’m going to anyway. It’s been a long time coming since the last Indy film, and there are definitely going to be high expectations. I can’t guarantee that the movie is going to please all the fans are sure to criticize it, but I can guarantee you this: It’s gonna rock the box office. Look for Indy to do a bit better than Iron Man, raking in $125 million.

That’s all for this weekend, it should be a huge weekend! I’m going to be extra busy.. and thats good, cuz my baby’s gone all weekend. That’ll give me a bit of time to catch up on watching some movies… gonna catch Narnia and this one… let me know if you’ve seen either… what did you think? Also don’t forget about the Theme Song poll, win a movie soundtrack!

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Movies This Weekend! 5/16/08

Man, the summer movie season is starting to hit full swing, despite the disappointment that was Speed Racer last weekend. It doesn’t stop this week, with another major release. Hopefully you’re enjoying what’s been released so far. I honestly think this Summer might be even bigger than last summer… and that’s hard to top when you consider some of the movies that came out last summer:

• Shrek 3
• Spider Man 3
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

And many more! There’s already one bona fide hit in Iron Man this year… does this week send out another?

Well… if it’s going to, we know which one it’s going to be. That’s because there’s only one major release this week. It’s kind of expected, especially with movies getting bigger and bigger, and competition for a smaller and smaller niche takes over. Anyway, here you have it!

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - Directed by Andrew Adamson, Rated PG

The second chapter of the bestselling C.S. Lewis books. The Pevensie siblings are once again brought to the world of Narnia, one year after they left it last time. However, 1300 years have passed in Narnian time, and the Golden Age of Narnia has come to an end. The Telmarines have taken over, and Narnia is under the rule of King Miraz, who rules ruthlessly. The four siblings soon meet Narnia’s rightful heir to the throne, the young Prince Caspian, who has been forced into hiding. King Miraz plans to put his own son on the throne after he passes. With the help of some magical creatures in Narnia, the four siblings and Caspian embark on a wonderful journey to try to reclaim the rightful throne.

Joe’s Take - What can I say, this is going to be huge. I didn’t think that I would enjoy the first one, but I found that the great special effects combined with some likeable characters made me enjoy it a lot. Personally, if you’re a fan of Harry Potter type fantasy movies, you’ll really enjoy this one. It’s going to finally push the Iron Clad hero off the top of the charts and rack in about $100 mil in the process. Get ready to wait in some long lines… but it’ll all be worth it!

Ahh.. the summer movie season. I love it. Extended hours at the theatre, and a ton of fun movies to watch. Is Prince Caspian on your list of must sees this summer? It’s on mine!

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Movies This Weekend! 5/9/08

Oh Hi there! How are you doing? I’m glad that the response has been so positive to the new redesign. It seems like people are really taking to the featured post page, but don’t forget about the other posts too! Feel free to browse the categories and the archives… I may have to figure out a better way to display everything. But anyway, keep the comments coming, I really appreciate it!

It’s time again for those movies this weekend! Last weekend was HUGE, with Iron Man doing really really well. Almost $100 Million according to my little widget in the footer! I think that this week will have a similar impact, but the grosses will not be nearly as high…

Redbelt - Directed by David Mamet, Rated N/A

The west side of the Los Angeles fight world is inhabited by bouncers, cage fighters, cops, and other characters. Mike Terry, however, has managed to avoid this prize fighting circuit. He opens up his own Ju-Jitsu self defense studio, and follows the Samurai code. He and his wife struggle to keep their business open. After an accident at the Academy between an off duty police officer and a distraught lawyer, Terry’s life changes. He must step into the ring for the first time in order to repay his debts and regain his honor.

Joe’s Take: I don’t know about this one. The description I found on Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t even make that much sense, and I have to admit that I’ve never heard of this movie before. I actually haven’t heard of any of the actors/actresses in the movie either, which doesn’t help it. Please, if you have heard of it, let me know what you think! Based on what little I know about this film, I’m going to predict a 4th place finish, with a meager $6 million gross.

Speed Racer - Directed by Larry Wachowski, Rated PG

Speed Racer is a young man, with natural racing instincts. His only goal in life is to win the Crucible, a cross country car race. It means so much to him because it took the life of his older brother, Rex Racer. Speed is also very loyal to the race car company run by his parents, who developed his car, the Mach 5. He even refuses a lucrative offer from Royalton Industries. Speed discovers that many of the races are being fixed for huge profits, with cheating about. After his refusal, Royalton vows to make sure that Speed doesn’t win another race. However, with the support of his family, and a new ally in his once rival Racer X, Speed will try to rescue his family’s business and the sport of Racing itself.

Joe’s Take: I think Speed Racer is going to be big, but not quite as big as Iron Man was. I can’t say that I was a huge fan of the cartoon version of this, so I’m not particularly looking forward to this, and I’m assuming others feel the same way. That being said, it’s bound to have a solid weekend, though with tough competition from Iron Man, I think that Speed falls to number 2. $25 million on the weekend. It just doesn’t scream Blockbuster to me.

What Happens in Vegas - Directed by Tom Vaughan, Rated PG13.

Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher play two opposites who end up as Bride and Groom after a crazy night in Las Vegas. However, when one of them strikes it rich after playing on the other’s coin, their marriage is suddenly legitimate. It turns out to be more of a war than love, as each one tries to get the money for themselves.

Joe’s Take: I forgot about this… was just thinking about Speed Racer as the big new release. However, What Happens in Vegas could have some legs based on all the guys that dragged their girls to Iron Man last weekend. It could be payback! Thinking about it that way, I’m tempted to move Speed Racer down to three. I’m gonna go with my gut instincts though, and say that Cameron and Ashton end up #3 this weekend, pulling in $15 Million.

There they be, the wide releases this weekend. Take a shot and let me know how you think they’re going to do. Consider it practice for when I actually start running that contest that I mention in the corner of the ol’ blog!

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Movies this Weekend! 5/2/08

Hey everyone, I hope you’ve been enjoying the new site. I know that this post is late and some of you have been looking forward to it, right? Anyway, let’s get on with the movies, since that’s what you’re really looking for!

This week doesn’t feature too many releases, which I’m assuming is due to major competition factors. That being said, you do have some options, but I still think that the majority of people will be going to see one particular movie… try to guess which one! Also, I’d like to mention that at some point soon, I’m going to be starting a monthly contest, where you can try to make your predictions of the box office top 5, in terms of order and total gross ($). I’d like to be able to give away an Amazon.com gift card every month, but we’ll see how it goes. If there is enough interest, the prize may get even better, who knows?

Here we go!

Iron Man - Rated PG13, Directed by John Favreau.

Tony Stark is a brilliant, billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped, and forced to build an extremely destructive weapon. However, instead of listening to his kidnappers, Stark uses his genius to construct a high powered suit of armor, which he uses to escape. After uncovering a terrible plot which could have global implications, Stark once again dons his armor, vowing to protect the world from the danger that it could face.

Joe’s Take: I think that Iron Man is not going to disappoint. There is a ton of hype behind the movie, and with good reason. Some people I’ve read have already seen it, and they’ve given it great reviews. Not too much you can’t like about one of the greatest comic heroes going to the big screen…. wait hasn’t that happened before? Anyway, I predict that Iron Man will be by far the number one movie this weekend, raking in about $75 Million, making it officially, according to Intermission at Work, the first summer blockbuster. Not that you needed my help to figure it out.

Made of Honor - Rated PG13, Directed by Paul Weiland

Tom has a great life. He’s got great luck with the ladies, a successful career, and a friend he can always count upon in Hannah (Michelle Monagahan). She’s the one thing that stays constant in his life, and he doesn’t realize how much he misses her until she takes a 6 week business trip to Scotland. After realizing this, Tom vows to ask Hannah to marry him when she comes back. There’s just one problem though. Hannah comes back from Scotland engaged to be married to a wealthy Scotsman and plans to move overseas. To make things worse, Hannah asks Tom to be her “Maid” of Honor, which he reluctantly accepts so he can try to woo her back.

Joe’s Take - Meh. That’s all I can really say about this one. It’s another typical romantic comedy. Any other week, and I think that a movie like this would have a shot. However, based on terrible initial reviews from the critics over at Rotten Tomatoes, and a huge force in Iron Man, Made of Honor will likely fizzle this week. A weak #3 for me, taking in $9 Million.

Well, there it is, your major releases for the week! Images for this post were graciously provided by Movie Poster dot Com. Do you plan on going to the movies this week? If you do, send me an email and let me know how your experience was. I’ll compile them and put em all in a post, so that you can see what the people are thinkin’!

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