Kid fantasies and kid-like adult fantasies are the order of the day this weekend. Whether you’re wishing you had a pet dragon or a magic Jacuzzi, this weekend is about movies delivering wish fulfillment to American audiences. First up, if[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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All of this weekend’s releases involve people searching for something. Some focus on very specific objects, such as bail-jumping ex-wives (Bounty Hunter) or artificial organs purchased on credit (Repo Men). On the other hand, introspective protagonists search for social acceptance[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Before we get started on this week’s movies, I’d like to briefly address last week’s box office. Alice in Wonderland made $116 million, which was $102 million more than the second place finisher. Also, it already bested Avatar for the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“To quote Yogi Berra, it’s déjà vu all over again.” The Onion (A.V. Club) Nathan Rabin I begin with this quote because it sums up both of this week’s releases. Johnny Depp stars in the biggest movie (and the one[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…