Opening this weekend are two
star-driven vehicles that will aim to capitalize on the box office momentum
established by last weekend's strong opening of Oz. The Call and The Incredible
Burt Wonderstone debut on today and though neither can unseat Oz from the top spot, I am going to give Halle's new movie a try.
The Call
PROS:
- The lack of thrillers competing in
the market.
- Halle Berry's starring credit.
CONS:
- A very modest marketing campaign.
- Berry hasn't been a significant box
office draw in a long time.
- Flixster user anticipation is in
the cellar, comparable to recent films such as Broken City and Dead Man Down.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
PROS:
- Steve Carell and Jim Carrey could
pack a big one-two punch when it comes to intriguing comedy fans.
- With Identity Thief entering the
last stages of its wide release, audiences may be ready for something
different.
CONS:
- Reviews have been disappointing,
and online buzz has followed suit.
- Carell's ability to draw is usually
show more in the legs of his films rather than the opening weekend.
- Carrey's ability to draw isn't what
it used to be.
Check out our predictions for these
films and the remainder of the weekend's top 11 in the table below.
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