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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

The Lego Movie Tops The US Box Office, With Monuments Men In Second

February 10, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

lego-movie-poster2In the run up to the release of The Lego Movie, many wondered whether it would work, but as the ecstatic reviews came in, in seemed Warner Bros might have something special. Audiences seem to have agreed as the film has had a huge US opening, taking $69.1 million in its first three days in cinemas.

It’s the second biggest February opening ever after The Passion Of The Christ and one of the best starts for an animated movie ever. With the film receiving huge amounts of praise it should continue to do well over the coming weeks.

The Monuments Men opened in second spot with $22.7 million. It’s the biggest start for a George Clooney directed film, although with a strong marketing campaign some had expected it to do better. It’s about in line with other recent adult dramas though.

The only other new entry in the top 10 was Vampire Academy, which placed seventh with $4.1 million. Like Beautiful Creatures and Mortal Instruments, it’s another film based on a popular young adult book series that many thought might have franchise potential, but with much buzz it’s sunk without trace.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of February 7th-9th.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 The LEGO Movie $69.1 $69.1
2 The Monuments Men $22.7 $22.7
3 Ride Along $9.3 $105.1
4 Frozen $6.9 $368.6
5 That Awkward Moment $5.4 $16.8
6 Lone Survivor $5.2 $112.5
7 Vampire Academy $4.1 $4.1
8 The Nut Job $3.8 $55.0
9 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit $3.6 $44.4
10 Labor Day $3.2 $10.1
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FILMS: The Lego Movie, The Monuments Men, Ride Along, Frozen, That Awkward Moment, Lone Survivor, Vampire Academy, The Nut Job, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Labor Day  

Ride Along Tops The US Box Office Once More, With Awkward Moment In Third

February 3, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

ride-along-posterGoing into the weekend many had expected That Awkward Moment to top the US box office, but in the end Ride Along hit number 1 for the third week in a row. It took $12.3 million over the weekend, with $92 million in the bank so far. Frozen took second place with $9.3 million, thanks to the release of a sing-along version which pushed its gross up a little from last weekend.

Awkward Moment ended up in third spot with $9 million, less than the $10-$12 million that was expected. However as it only cost $7 million to make, it should still turn a profit.

The only other new entry was Labor Day, which took $5.3 million. It’s being seen as a bit of a disappointment, although the fact it got pushed from a prime Oscar-bait release to January shows the studio didn’t have a huge amount of faith in it.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 31st-February 2nd.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Ride Along $12.3 $92.9
2 Frozen $9.3 $360.0
3 That Awkward Moment $9.0 $9.0
4 The Nut Job $7.6 $50.2
5 Lone Survivor $7.1 $104.8
6 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit $5.4 $38.9
7 Labor Day $5.3 $5.3
8 American Hustle $4.3 $133.6
9 The Wolf Of Wall Street $3.5 $104.0
10 I, Frankenstein $3.5 $14.4
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FILMS: Ride Along, Frozen, That Awkward Moment, The Nut Job, Lone Survivor, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Labor Day, American Hustle, The Wolf Of Wall Street, I Frankenstein  

Ride Along Tops The US Box Office Again While I Frankenstein Bombs

January 27, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

ride-along-posterIf I, Frankenstein had been hoping to be a big hit, its dream came crashing down over the weekend. It could only manage sixth place with an $8.2 million start, which means it’s now going to really struggle to make back its $65 million budget. The makers had been hoping it would open with similar numbers to the Underworld films, but it ended up starting with less than half of those movies.

It was however the only new entry in the top 10, with Ride Along once more taking the top spot with $21.1 million. It’s now taken $75 million, which is far more than most expected it to after only nine days.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 24th-26th.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Ride Along $21.1 $75.4
2 Lone Survivor $12.6 $93.6
3 The Nut Job $12.4 $40.2
4 Frozen $9.0 $347.8
5 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit $8.8 $30.1
6 I, Frankenstein $8.2 $8.2
7 American Hustle $7.1 $127.0
8 August: Osage County $5.0 $26.5
9 The Wolf Of Wall Street $5.0 $98.0
10 Devil’s Due $2.7 $12.8
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FILMS: Ride Along, Lone Survivor, The Nut Job, Frozen, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, I Frankenstein, American Hustle, August: Osage County, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Devil's Due  

Ride Along Tops The US Box Office, While Jack Ryan Fails To Find An Audience

January 20, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

ride-along-posterDespite not having the biggest marketing campaign, the Ice Cube and Kevin Hart comedy Ride Along has surprised many not just by topping the US box office, but by having the highest January opening in history. It’s $41.2 million beats out previous champ Cloverfield’s $40.1 million.

It certainly helped that Kevin Hart is extremely hot right now, especially with African-American audiences, although the movie proved to have widespread appeal (although African-Americans did make up half the audience).

It was very bad news for Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, which Paramount has been eyeing as a second franchise for Chris Pine. However it wasn’t even the second highest opener of the weekend as it was beaten by the animated comedy The Nut Job, which took $20.5 million. Jack Ryan could only place fourth with $17.2 million, not helped by reviews that suggested it was a bit of a journeyman effort.

The final new entry was Devil’s Due, which tanked with $8.5 million, suggesting, as several other recent films have, that the novelty of found footage films is wearing offer and audiences now need more than just that if they’re going to show up.

Some films also got a post Oscar nomination bump, with American Hustle the biggest beneficiary as it got a 27% bump from last weekend. However the likes of August: Osage County, Gravity, 12 Years A Slave, Dallas Buyer’s Club and Captain Phillips also rose from last weekend.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 17th-19th.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Ride Along $41.2 $41.2
2 Lone Survivor $23.2 $74.0
3 The Nut Job $20.5 $20.5
4 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit $17.2 $17.2
5 Frozen $11.9 $332.6
6 American Hustle $10.6 $116.4
7 Devil’s Due $8.5 $8.5
8 August: Osage County $7.5 $18.1
9 The Wolf Of Wall Street $7.5 $90.2
10 Saving Mr. Banks $4.1 $75.3
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FILMS: Ride Along, Lone Survivor, The Nut Job, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Frozen, American Hustle, Devil's Due, August: Osage County, The Wolf Of Wall Street, Saving Mr. Banks  

Lone Survivor Tops The US Box Office With The Second Best January Opening Ever

January 13, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

lone-survivor-posterA few months ago there was talk of Oscars for Lone Survivor. While that talk has died down, the film can take plenty of solace from an exceedingly good US opening, where it took $38.5 million over the weekend (it had been playing on a couple of screens before that, but only so it could qualify for the Oscars, which demand a movie opened on at least one screen in LA or New York before December 31st).

It’s the second biggest January opening ever after Cloverfield’s $40.1 million. It’s also a lot better than most other movies that have concentrated on the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The only other new entry was The Legend Of Hercules, which placed fourth with $8.6 million. It’s not a great start but about in line with expectations due to its lack of marquee names. Kellan Lutz is Hercules, but even his copious shirtlessness couldn’t turn it into a hit. Modest marketing and the fact there was little to make it stand out didn’t help either.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of January 10th-12th.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Lone Survivor $38.5 $38.8
2 Frozen $15.0 $317.6
3 The Wolf Of Wall Street $9.0 $78.5
4 The Legend Of Hercules $8.6 $8.6
5 American Hustle $8.6 $101.5
6 The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug $8.0 $242.2
7 August: Osage County $7.3 $7.8
8 Saving Mr. Banks $6.5 $68.9
9 Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones $6.3 $28.4
10 Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues $6.1 $118.5
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FILMS: Lone Survivor, Frozen, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The Legend Of Hercules, American Hustle, The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, August: Osage County, Saving Mr. Banks, Anchorman 2  

New Lone Survivor Trailer – Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster & Taylor Kitsch turn Navy Seals

November 11, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


Lone Survivor is already building a bit of Oscar buzz, and it’ll be interesting to see whether it can build that in the run up to Awards season.

The movie is based on a failed 2005 mission, Operation Red Wing, which tasked four members of SEAL Team 10 (Wahlberg, Hirsch, Foster, Kitsch) to kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. However they were quickly compromised and came under attack. As the title suggests, it didn’t go well. It stars Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Emile Hirsch and Alexander Ludwig.

Universal have slotted it in for a prime Oscar push, with a limited US release around Christmas before it goes wide next January. Take a look at the new trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Ludwig, Mark Wahlberg  DIRECTORS: Peter Berg  FILMS: Lone Survivor  

Lone Survivor Trailer – Mark Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch & Taylor Kitsch are under fire in Afghanistan

August 1, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


Lone Survivor looks like it might be an interesting one and Universal obviously agree, as they slotted it in for a prime Oscar push, with a limited US release around Christmas before it goes wide next January. Now we get our first look at the Peter Berg movie, which stars Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Emile Hirsch and Alexander Ludwig.

The movie is based on a failed 2005 mission, Operation Red Wing, which tasked four members of SEAL Team 10 (Wahlberg, Hirsch, Foster, Kitsch) to kill Taliban leader Ahmad Shah. However they were quickly compromised and came under attack. As the title suggests, it didn’t go well.

Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, Eric Bana, Emile Hirsch, Alexander Ludwig, Mark Wahlberg  DIRECTORS: Peter Berg  FILMS: Lone Survivor  

Eric Bana Up For Peter’s Berg’s Navy SEAL Drama Lone Survivor

August 14, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Eric Bana is in talks to join the increasingly starry cast of Lone Survivor for Universal Pictures and director Peter Berg (Battleship), according to Variety.

The project is based on Marcus Luttrell’s non-fiction book, describing how he and his Navy SEAL team survived after being ambushed in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan in 2005.

Mark Wahlberg is attached to portray Luttrell, with Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, and Emile Hirsch playing the other Navy SEAL’s. No details are known for Bana’s character.

Peter Berg is directing from his own screenplay, adapted from Marcus Luttrell’s book. Shooting is scheduled to begin September 25 in New Mexico (a much safer place to film than actually going to Afghanistan).

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ACTORS: Eric Bana, Mark Wahlberg  DIRECTORS: Peter Berg  FILMS: Lone Survivor  

Emile Hirsch In Talks For Lone Survivor

July 21, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Emile Hirsch is one of those actors who’s attempted to straddle the line between indie and mainstream, so that he has enough Hollywood clout to allow him to pick and choose more interesting small projects. However his mass-market movies, such as Speed Racer and The Darkest Hour, haven’t turned out too well, so he could do with a bit of a career bump.

Now he’s in early talks to star in another proper Hollywood movie, as director Peter Berg wants him for Lone Survivor, according to Variety. He’d join a cast that already includes Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, and Taylor Kitsch.

The project is based on the memoir of Navy SEAL Marcus Littrell, which tells his journey of survival when he and his SEAL team members were ambushed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. The soldiers were pinned down in the Hindu Kush mountains while on a mission to eliminate a terrorist. Mark Wahlberg is playing Littrell, with Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch, and Emile Hirsch playing other SEAL team members.

Peter Ber is directing from his own adapted screenplay. It isn’t certain when the movie may shoot.

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ACTORS: Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Mark Wahlberg  DIRECTORS: Peter Berg  FILMS: Lone Survivor  

Mark Wahlberg On For Headhunters & Lone Survivor

February 29, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Mark Wahlberg is certainly planning to keep busy, as he’s already got several movies he’s planning to shoot this year, and now he’s adding a couple more to his dance-list, as Shortlist reports he’s eyeing a remake of the Norwegian movie Headhunters, while Deadline says that he, Ben Foster and Taylor Kitsch are all interested in the Navy SEAL movie, Lone Survivor.

Headhunters follows Roger Brown, who is good at two things: hiring people and stealing from them. He then risks it all when he meets a former mercenary who owns a painting worth millions. Wahlberg commented, “I saw a film recently called Headhunters. It’s a Norwegian film and it’s one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. I met with the director and pleaded with the studio that has the rights so we’ll see if we get anywhere with that.”

Slightly more certain is Lone Survivor, an adaptation of a book by Marcus Luttrell, which tells the harrowing story of how Luttrell and his Navy SEAL team fought to stay alive after being ambushed by Taliban forces in Afghanistan in 2005. Wahlberg is set to play Luttrell, with Taylor Kitsch and Ben Foster playing the other key Navy Seal roles.

Battleship helmer Peter Berg is on directing duties, and was inspired to write the drama after spending a month with a SEAL team in Iraq. The director had this to say about the movie: “Bin Laden’s death has cleared the way for this, a movie that will be an unapologetically patriotic film that honors and pays homage to an incredible group of badass guys who do this.”

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ACTORS: Taylor Kitsch, Ben Foster, Mark Wahlberg  DIRECTORS: Peter Berg  FILMS: Headhunters, Lone Survivor  

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