New Movies and Box Office Predictions: Featuring Date Movie - Page 2

The New World. Director Terrence Malick's historical epic is coming to the local arthouse to begin at least one week of screenings. This is the legend of John Smith and Pocahantas, brought to life by Colin Farrell and Q’orianka Kilcher. I have heard very good things about this, although I am not sure which version this is, I am assuming it is the newer cut. Shortly after it's limited release, at the end of December, Malick recalled it and took it back to the editing room. He then went on to trim 17 minutes from it. In any case, I hope to get a look at this before it leaves. TRAILER

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story. I have no idea what the story is, but it had previously been deemed unfilmable, until Michael Winterbottom got his hands on it. I have seen some good word on it, although the description doesn't give much of an idea of what will end up onscreen. Steve Coogan stars, playing three roles, including himself, in a film within a film. It blends fiction and reality as it goes through an examination of the mind. I may just see this to say I've seen it. TRAILER

Also opening, but not near me:

• Battle in Heaven
• Night Watch (Nochnoi Dozor)
• The Second Chance
• Winter Passing

Box Office Predictions.

1. Date Movie. Stupid comedy sells, and this PG-13 stab in the dark could fill the bill and come out on top.
2. Freedomland. I have a feeling that this will do well, it looks to be the best of this weeks new crop.
3. Eight Below. This looks to have enough charm to pull in decent numbers.
4. Final Destination 3. This should bring out those looking for a little blood with their movie.
5. Firewall. Not a terribly good film, but people like Harrison, even if he is getting a bit old for this type of role.
6. Curious George. I think the monkey will suffer only a modest drop.
7. Brokeback Mountain. Continuing it's presence on the list, at least through the Oscars.
8. Pink Panther. This may have been at number 1 last week, but it will drop like a stone.
9. Big Momma's House 2. Making its last appearance in the Top Ten....
10. When a Stranger Calls. See above.

What are you seeing this weekend?

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