A Good Day to Die Hard
Box Office Weekend: Jack the Giant Slayer Climbs the Beanstalk But There’s Not Much Gold at the Top
Originally slated for release last year, Jack the Giant Slayer opened in first place with (for any other film) a strong $28 million estimate…but whether it is due to the delays or other factors, it faces a serious uphill battle, with middling reviews and a budget bigger than its CG giants at a whopping $195 million. However, it has yet to see overseas release, where special-effects laden films hav...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: Identity Thief Sneaks to the Top of a Down Box Office
On a night all about the movies, it may be ironic that overall profits are down to early February levels…with the red carpet bringing out the stars and awards for the films of 2012, the current fare at the theaters are not bringing out the dollars, especially with only three of the top ten being critically acclaimed. Identity Thief, which fell to A Good Day to Die Hard last week, came back to the ...[Read More]
Box Office Weekend: It’s A Good Day to Try Hard as Newest Die Hard a Tepid Box Office Winner
While the overall revenue at the box office has increased over the last two weeks, the latest installment in the Die Hard franchise, A Good Day to Die Hard, has first place standing at the box office with a mixed blessing. While it was the strongest performer of the weekend with an estimated $25 million (and $33.2 million counting its Valentine’s Day opening), the $92 million action flick has to h...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: John McClane Returns in A Good Day to Die Hard
In recent years, the January/February action movie has become something of a tradition in Hollywood. In a time of year usually full of Oscar contenders, an entertaining bit of action fluff can clean up at the box office. And this year, Valentine’s Day weekend sees the release of a new entry in one of Hollywood’s most beloved action franchises. Let’s take a look at the third trail...[Read More]