#1 movie predicted correctly: One Week In a Row
Ahh, January, that wonderful time of year when any decent film can cash in.
Estimate: $18.4 million
It’s gaining 157 theaters this week which is quite a feat considering it’s been out a month. It’s like theater owners took a look at what was available and said “well, this one did okay across town, we’ll take it too.”
Estimate: $13.8 million
I really hate this film and feel terrible for anyone who has to watch it this weekend. If you do go I want you to do me a favor and keep track of the logic flaws. Once you get to 100 you can pass out.
Estimate: $10.4 million
4. Dreamgirls
Here is the thing I don’t get. Oscar buzz. Beyonce. Jaime Foxx. The most dollars per screen. So why again does it only get 800 theaters? Screw it, let’s just admit we’re racist and move on.
Estimate: $8.0 million
The only odd thing here is the title. Yeah, it’s a metaphor but I’m not sure it’s totally apt. Maybe that’s why none of the snoots like it.
Estimate: $6.7 million
It’s getting 1210 theaters this weekend, probably the widest it will get. This is your chance to see a good movie in January. Act now, supplies are limited.
Estimate: $6.6 million
Back in my day kids didn’t even go to movies. They sat home and made things with their tiny fingers. Low labor costs you see. I miss those days.
Estimate: $6.5 million
This looks crazy horrible. Hey, Paramount, did you not see Dead Poet’s Society, Dangerous Minds, or Mona Lisa Smile? We get it already.
Estimate: $6.4 million
9. Rocky Balboa
On its own this wouldn’t be a very good movie, and if this was the first Rocky we probably wouldn’t ever get a sequel. I’m just saying.
Estimate: $5.8 million
10. We Are Marshall
People don’t like movies that have a plane crash. Or maybe they just hate Marshall University. Whatever the reason, this one tanked.
Estimate: $5.1 million
