Iron Man continues it’s pummeling at the Box Office – this just may be the movie of the summer to beat! Who woulda’ thunk Robert Downey Jr. would be at the peak of his career playing an alcoholic industrialist? Not me. Iron Man – Week 2 = $58,559,413.
And then we’ve got the gay Speed Racer. I saw this movie, and thoroughly enjoyed the hell out of it. Awesome sets, bright colors – and in IMAX. Maybe it doesn’t play so well on the average screen. As a sidenote – Navy Pier has REALLY let their IMAX theater go the way of shitty McClurg. It’s like they just don’t care anymore. Anyway – Speed Racer – Week 1 = $24,266,000.
Let’s see how things continue through the summer… Additionally – Christina, don’t think I’ve forgotten about our side-bet. For all of you out there – Christina contends that Sex and the City will be one of the Top 3 grossers this summer. I heartily disagree – to the tune of $100. It’s total box office from opening to August 22nd. So the side bets right now – for those keeping track at home:
What is a guy to do with $110 of free money? I’ll let you know.
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Considering that one of your bracket movies already tanked (Speed Racer) and another is getting bad reviews (Indy), I’d say that Christina and Justin both stand to win some money.
SATC will not beat Indy – period. So Justin’s out $10. And as far as Top 3 -
1. Iron Man
2. Batman
3. Indy
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19. SATC
Hope Justin’s money doesn’t get taken out of Miles’ College Fund…
What is wrong with you? Really? You honestly don’t think SATC will be in the top 5? Seriously? I mean, I’m not just joking around for the sake of the blog… are you serious? You really don’t think SATC is going to be big? I don’t even know what to say…
Top 5 – outside the bit – sure. I’ll even say it’ll make Top 4 – won’t break the Top 3, but quite possible #4. I think SATC will have a really strong opening weekend – but that’s as far as it goes. Beat Speed Racer? No doubt. I’m sexist when it comes to my summer movies, I’ve been very open about that from the beginning…
But Justin will still owe me $10.
I think SATC and XFiles2 are going to suffer the same fate – the hardcodefans of the show, while many, will turn out. But SATC ended perfectly. Then they waited a long time to basically showcase Carrie’s wedding. Here’s the thing, too..I think most SATC fans tuned in for the other three girls, and we all still hate Carrie for hurting Aidan. There, I said it.
XFiles? I loved the show, but after the first movie you got the sense that we were being jerked around. I don’t know if I want to go back to that.
SATC will be the 8th top movie this summer behind IronMan, Indy, Batman, KungFu Panda, Wall-E, Hancock, and Incredible Hulk (barely).
Stephen, I have a $10 sidebet to add to the mix: I bet you ten bucks that Roslin is final cylon.
1. Stephe – sorry for being so harsh. Thank you for admitting top 5.
2. Fred – HILARIOUS! Who knew you were a fan!
Oops – the message above was from me, not Justin… I’m on his computer.
SANDY – NOOOOOO! I still am finding out who the other 4 are. Pretty sure Tyrol is one. I am on Disc 4 of Season 3. I’ll confirm after tonight – Adama is getting ready to nuke the eye of Jupiter. I’ve said it before and will say again – I wish I worked for Admiral Adama.
Oh, and I work with a guy that’s just like Baltar. Love it.
Julie, I was a BIG fan. Loved Miranda and Samantha characters, Carrie sucks though. And I hate she’s got top billing in this.
SM, I’ll take that bet. No way is Roslin the cylon. NO. WAY.
Just b/c you said no way, dude, the bet is even safer. Don’t worry Fred, I won’t say a thing!