The Danish Girl - it may just become one of the most powerful and important films of the year - the film tells the story of the first ever transgender patient. The film has had Oscar buzz since before the ceremony last year - with Eddie Redmayne winning Best Actor last year, can he do it again two years in a row? This post will include a review of the second trailer, a rundown of what experts are predicting for the films Oscar performance and a exciting competition!
The Good Dinosaur is the feature length directorial debut from Peter Sohn. The film features the voices of Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Jeffrey Wright (Casino Royale, The Hunger Games 2-4) and Steve Zahn (Dallas Buyers Club, Joy Ride). "An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend". So The Good Dinosaur has kind of become Pixar's 'other film' this year and everyone is finding it hard to believe it can compete with Inside Out - So, is The Good Dinosaur towards the end of the Pixar scale or is it one of the best?
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 debuted at number 1 this week with a solid $17 million. This number is a little lower than previous entries Mockingjay - Part 1 and Catching Fire so is the 3rd highest debut for the 4 movie franchise. No other films cracked the top 5.
Debuting at number 7 this week was The Dressmaker which took in $355,600 and number 10 also saw a new entry - The Perfect Guy took in $155,200. No other films opened within the top 10.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 is directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and is the final instalment in The Hunger Games franchise. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle), Josh Hutcherson (Bridge to Terabithia, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island), Liam Hemsworth (The Dressmaker, The Expendables 2), Julianne Moore (Still Alice, The Big Lebowski), Donald Sutherland (The Italian Job, MASH) and Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect, Love & Mercy). "As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance". Will the critically acclaimed franchise come to an epic finale?
Spectre enjoyed one last week at number one with a strong hold, taking in over $11 million. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 will likely take the top spot next weekend so it will be interesting to see how Spectre holds. The Lady in the Van opened with a very strong $3.4 million+ in second place. Prem Ratan Dhan Payo also surprised at the UK box office, marginally missing out on the top 3, taking 4th place. Steve Jobs also cracked the top 5 (5th) with just under $1.4 million.
No other films were able to debut within the top 10 this week.
Directed by Christopher Landon (Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones) and starring Tye Sheridan (Mud, The Tree of Life), Logan Miller (I'm in the Band), Joey Morgan and Sarah Dumont (Don Jon). "Three scouts, on the eve of their last camp-out, discover the true meaning of friendship when they attempt to save their town from a zombie outbreak". Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse may be a guide for survival, but does it know the rules for how to make a good film?
Spectre continued its UK domination for a second weekend in a row, taking in over $19 million. Brooklyn surprised and debuted in the top 3 (3rd) with $1.58 million. Burnt also cracked the top 5 (5th) with $675,000.
Unable to crack the top 5 this weekend was Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse - even though it had a weekend of previews last week. The film opened in 8th with $450,000. No other films opened within the top 10.
So the trailer for the upcoming Warcraft movie has just dropped and I haven't actually watched it so the comments made in this trailer review will be my initial reactions. I also haven't ever played the game so it will be interesting for those of you who have to see an outsiders perspective. To get this review out as soon as possible, the opening paragraph with background details will be added at a later date. Here is the review...
Alice Through the Looking Glass is directed by James Bobin (Muppets Most Wanted, The Muppets) and sees the return of existing cast members Mia Wasikowska (Crimson Peak, Stoker), Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands), Helena Bonham Carter (Cinderella, Harry Potter) and Anne Hathaway (The Intern, Les Miserables). Through The Looking Glass also adds Sacha Baron Cohen (Bruno, Borat) to the mix. "Alice returns to the whimsical world of Wonderland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter". The first Alice in Wonderland joined the billion dollar club but was received with a mixed response from from critics and audiences. Can Through the Looking Glass be another mega-success for the House of Mouse? The first trailer for the film was just released so lets see how Alice Through the Looking Glass seems to compare not only to the first film but Disney's Live Action Universe...
Magazines have really stepped up their game recently! First the magnificent Suicide Squad covers from Empire and now this pleasantly surprising cover from Entertainment Weekly. For those of you who haven't heard of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - it is a Harry Potter spin off and takes place before the Harry Potter films. Before this cover was released, it would say my excitement for the film was at about a 5 or 6 but now it's really near to a 10. Entertainment Weekly released a new cover and 8 (really 7) new photos from the film and I will give my thoughts on all!
Spectre broke UK Box Office records this weekend with a huge opening week. The latest Bond movie took in a huge $63.56 million in its first 7 days of release.
Another Met Opera debuted in the top 10 of the box office at number 8 with $250,800. Inside Out also re-entered the top 10 at number 9 with $240,900.
