The Projectionist: We Refuse To Call This A Grimm Weekend At The Box Office
We've got a good feeling about this week's projections; total ambivalence usually does wonders for our accuracy.
1. The Brothers Grimm—$17 million
From the "Breaking News" section of Miramax's official BG website:
OK, so today is THE day. IF you are in the US, you can right this moment get up and go immediately to a local cinema and see THE BROTHERS GRIMM.
These same theaters will likely be open tomorrow, if today is inconvenient. Sunday too.
Which of course opens up another option. You can see the beginning of the film today, the middle tomorrow, and the finale on Sunday. This might not be the best way to go about it, however.
If this level of cheek and invention made its way onto the screen, we'll happily adjust our earnings expectations down to $563.95.
2. 40 Year-Old Virgin—$14 million
SPOILER ALERT: Steve Carrell's virgin "loses it" during the movie. Oh, you so hate right now us for ruining the suspense.
3. Red Eye—$11 million
Has Rachel McAdams made the cover of Lucky yet? We find ourselves wondering if she's currently indulging in the current cowboy boot craze, and about what kind of facial wash* she prefers—her complexion's like a baby's bottom rendered in porcelain!
4. Four Brothers—$8 million
Our streak of failing to see these Brothers despite vague intentions to do so will undoubtedly continue for a third straight weekend.
5. Wedding Crashers—$7 million
Enough already! Yes, it's funny and everything, but we're starved for a little variety.
[*It's entirely possible that personal cleansing products are not on Lucky's beat. We apologize in advance if this is the case.]