Last weekend brought with it an interesting selection of films, all with the possibility of rising to the top. This week's selection is a little more spotty, with only one real contender for the top spot.

As for the rest of the films, it will be interesting to see how they play out, as last week's films could suffer from poor word of mouth and fall off considerably. I don't think that will happen, at least not entirely. All I really want, this week or any week for that matter, are good, entertaining movies. What more can we truly ask for? Whether we get it or not...

Charlie Bartlett. (2008, 97 minutes, R, comedy, trailer) This is an odd looking film. I cannot help but feel there is a better title they could have gone with. Charlie Bartlett doesn't really roll off the tongue that well. It is notable, at this stage, for starring the young actor cast to be the new Chekhov in JJ Abrams' upcoming Star Trek film, Anton Yelchin. Another thing, as I watch the trailer, I get a strong Running With Scissors vibe, and that is a film I was not too keen on. Anyway, this film is about a disillusioned high school student who turns to doling out advice and medication to needy students. Joining Yelchin in the cast are Robert Downey Jr. and Hope Davis. Editor Jon Poll makes his directorial debut with a script by Gustin Nash.

Vantage Point. (2008, 90 minutes, PG-13, thriller, trailer) Here comes a thriller that has virtually taken over trailer reels all over the nation. It was nearly impossible to go to the movies in recent months and not be subjected this trailer and its infamous: "Stop!... Rewind that" line. Despite my weariness regarding the trailer, the film looks like it could be fun. It tells the story of an assassination attempt on the President and the witnesses whose stories will reveal the truth. The stars include Dennis Quaid, Forest Whitaker, Matthew Fox, Sigourney Weaver, and William Hurt.

Witless Protection. (2008, 97 minutes, PG-13, comedy, trailer) Does anything really need be said about this? It is becoming a case of diminishing returns. I found Health Inspector to be mildly amusing, Delta Farce to be absolutely awful, and I have drawn the line here. I declare that I will not see this in first run, unless someone fronts me the cash (then I'll see anything). Larry takes on the role of a sheriff who gets involved in the kidnapping of a star witness.