The final weekend before summer kicks
off will see the release of Michael Bay's Pain and Gain alongside The Big
Wedding. You know I won't miss The Rock and Mark as they bring the pain!
Pain and Gain
PROS:
- Michael Bay has become somewhat of
an event name relative to most directors thanks to recent success with the
Transformers series.
- Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson
both have transformed into reliable leading men over the last few years.
CONS:
- The smaller, more niche scope of
the film is outside of Bay's wheelhouse.
- Opening on the final weekend before
summer could result in low demand for a decidedly non-event movie.
The Big Wedding
PROS:
- Wedding-themed comedies tend to at
least find modest business around this time of year.
- The film's recognizable names such
as De Niro, Williams, Heigl, and Sarandon could help.
CONS:
- Wedding-themed comedies don't
usually break out without significant buzz--something lacking with this film.
- Though the ensemble is relatively
strong, none individually have proven to be a box office draw in awhile.
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