Sunday, August 24, 2014

Week two of "The Giver" in cinemas

The Giver will likely finish in sixth place at the box office this weekend.  Estimates put it at about $6.7 million for a domestic total of about $24 million.  With a budget at around $25 million and this already being the second weekend, I think this film will be hard pressed to surpass $40 million in the U.S.  Typically a film needs to gross at least double its budget to make a profit (at least domestically I think).  International roll out will take place over the next month, but I don't see that being a huge help.  Not that I would describe this a complete flop, but considering it's being distributed by the Weinstein Company, the film's performance in theaters will likely end up being a financial disappointment.  Hopefully I'll be off on my estimates.

2 comments:

  1. It may get more support overseas, who knows. What did you think of M's acting in it?

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    1. Her acting was great of course. Added much more dimension than that character would've had otherwise. It could've easily been almost a corny stereotypical villain, but for it being a small supporting role, Meryl was able to provide some heft.

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