State of Play. (2009, 118 minutes, PG-13, thriller) While the subject matter seems awfully familiar, the cast assembled looks strong enough to make it involving and, dare I say, thrilling? Russell Crowe is an investigative reporter in DC, looking into a series of brutal murders while former college roommate Ben Affleck, a rising political star, is overseeing a committee on defense spending. Things heat up when Affleck's assistant turns up murdered and Crowe keeps investigating as dark secrets come to light. The cast also includes Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren. Robin Wright Penn, Jeff Daniels, and Jason Bateman. Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) is at the helm.
Also opening this week, but not near me:
- American Violet
- Every Little Step
- The Golden Boys
- Gooby
- Is Anybody There?
- Lemon Tree
- Sleep Dealer
Box Office Predictions
Last weekend was led by the debuting Hannah Montana: The Movie, will it have the strength to lead a second weekend? I think not. However, that begs the question of what movie is going to step up to the plate. I suspect it will the teen-targeted movie featuring a certain Disney heartthrob. I also believe that the new Crank will not make much of an impact.
Here is how I think it could play out.
| Rank | Title | Box Office |
| 1 | 17 Again | $23 million |
| 2 | State of Play | $18 million |
| 3 | Hannah Montana: The Movie | $15 million |
| 4 | Fast & Furious | $14 million |
| 5 | Monsters vs. Aliens | $13 million |
| 6 | Crank: High Voltage | $9 million |
| 7 | Observe and Report | $5.5 million |
| 8 | Knowing | $3.25 million |
| 9 | I Love You, Man | $3 million |
| 10 | The Haunting in Connecticut | $2 million |
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