Only one big opening this weekend and it is the final chapter of a massive franchise that has taken the movie world by storm and that movie is Saw 3D. After an impressive opening weekend, will Paranormal Activity 2 be able to hold off Saw 3D? Click read more to read Andy and Monty’s take on this weekend’s box office.
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Box Office Predictions: October 29-31
Countdown to THE FINAL CHAPTER: Saw VI
Countdown to THE FINAL CHAPTER: Saw V
Countdown to THE FINAL CHAPTER: Saw IV
Countdown to THE FINAL CHAPTER: Saw III
Saw III is where the series took a turn for the better…or worse. Expanding the storyline seen in the first two to add multiple plot lines, the reviews for Saw III were mixed, but it is the highest grossing home release of the entire saga. You should know the drill, so here are the traps (Click on the link for the YouTube Video):
The R2R Crew’s Take after the Break
Countdown to THE FINAL CHAPTER: Saw II
After Saw hit the theaters and did relatively well in the box office and positive word of mouth, it was only a matter of time before the sequel found its way to theaters. That is where Saw II came in. More people, more traps, more gore was the creed of Saw II. So we ask you: What’s your favorite Saw II trap?
In case you forgot, here are links to the YouTube Videos of the Traps
R2R Crew’s Take on Saw II after the break.
Countdown to THE FINAL CHAPTER: Saw
This week, as a special feature, we here at R2R are highlighting the work of Jigsaw in the Saw franchise, in preparation for the final installment of the series due in theaters Friday. We will be highlighting all the saw movies one by one throughout the week until the release of the new movie, at which point we’ll have a review of the Final Chapter (IN 3D)! Today will have a double feature; highlighting both Saw and Saw II.
Firstly, our poll of the day:
For those who want a refresher course:
The R2R Crew’s Quick review on Saw after the break.
Box Office Recap: October 24
By: Bryan Montgomery (www.twitter.com/bcmontgomery)
Paranormal Activity 2 took the weekend with a gross of $41.5 Million over three days, not surprising anyone with its ability to draw a crowd, the new horror sequel grabbed the top spot away from Jackass 3-D, which had to settle for second. Here are the final numbers for the weekend:
Top Ten Box Office: October 24 (New Releases in Bold)
1.) Paranormal Activity 2 – $41.5 Million
2.) Jackass 3-D – $21.6 Million
3.) Red – $15.0 Million
4.) Hereafter – $12.0 Million
5.) The Social Network – $7.3 Million
6.) Secretariat – $6.9 Million
7.) Life As We Know It – $6.2 Million
8.) Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole – $3.2 Million
9.) The Town – $2.7 Million
10.) Easy A – $1.8 Million
Monty’s Take on this weekend’s box office after the break.
Trailer of the Day: Paul
Trailer analysis after the break.
How to Train Your Dragon Review
By: Bryan Montgomery (www.twitter.com/bcmontgomery)
Rating: 9 out of 10
Dreamworks has always been seen as Pixar’s little brother, with a few movies that have been a hit in the box office, but no truly definable super-hit. With How to Train Your Dragon, Dreamworks may not be the best box-office draw in Hollywood, but Dreamworks finally has a fantastic film to draw off of, as amazing visuals, a touching story, and just an overall fantastic effort by Dreamworks pays off in droves.
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