June has arrived, and with it comes a single film joining the fray at the box office. This film is also the first one not to feature high-octane stunts and an overly inflated budget. Of course, the season is still young, but here we are, a little romantic comedy testing the waters amongst some of the more anticipated films of the year so far. How will it fare? Hard to say, but I do not think it will be enough to unseat the Marvel mutant force, but could show legs and hang around for a while. We also get a couple of documentaries opening in my area.
The Break-Up. (2006, 106 minutes, PG-13, comedy, trailer) The only film to be going into wide release this week is a romantic comedy starring all-star couple Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. I have no idea if this will be good or not, but the starring duo are engaging enough, and throw in Jon Favreau and Joey Lauren Adams and you got yourself a pretty decent cast. The film follows the couple through, what else, their break up. Problems ensue when neither one wants to give up their condo. Watch as they go to great lengths to get the other to give in. The movie was directed by Peyton Reed, who also directed the excellent romantic throwback, Down with Love.
The Sketches of Frank Gehry. (2006, 84 minutes, NR, documentary, trailer) Sydney Pollack's first documentary, and it looks at the artistic architectural creations of Frank Gehry. I don't know anything about Gehry, outside of what I saw in the trailer. What I saw in the trailer is someone who experiments with the functional forms of architecture and creates some absolutely amazing buildings. What I liked about the trailer is that the film is not a one sided look at Gehry's genius, it brings in both supporters and detractors, painting a bigger picture of the architect. This could be good. This is playing at Upstate Films, a local arthouse.
Article comments
1 - Lucas McNelly
why not guess the grosses? you might get some right. plus, it'd be interesting.
2 - Ty
Considering how horrible X-Men 3 was, I think it will fall. It only did so well in the first weekend because of its franchise name, marketing, and the fact that most had not read the reviews by that time.
I predict it will be #2 this week behind The Break Up. I think it could even fall to #3 or lower considering that the word is out on how bad it is.
3 - Glen Boyd
There just aren't as many "blockbusters" out there as you would normally expect this time of year. That said, I see "The Breakup" hitting #1 easily. It's rumored she shows some ass in the flick, so the horny male factor alone oughtta do the trick there.
4 - Steve
Wow, though I heard expectations were low for the new X Men because of the change in director, I had heard some good reviews, along with some lukewarm ones, though no one I know has seen it yet.
I actually think Da Vinci will be in 2nd with The Break Up in 3rd.
5 - brandon
Jennifer Aniston has a fine ass!!!