The problem with an unexpected hit comedy is when the filmmakers decide to go back to the well for another installment. Rarely does the follow-up prove remotely as endearing as its predecessor and merely comes across as a money grab.
“Horrible Bosses 2” easily could have fallen into that category — there’s only so many ways to milk the formula of three guys trying to kill their awful supervisors. Instead, the filmmakers decided they’d rise to the challenge of making a superior sequel leading to hands-down the most hilarious comedy of 2014. Continue reading Movie Review: Horrible Bosses 2 – better the second time around→
Alright summertime is now officially over. Hope all you action junkies got your fix because now it’s time for the fall movie season and with it comes a slew of films each studio will be pushing hard as we begin the road to The Oscars 2015. There’s gonna be a TON of drama, but some comedy and even a potential blockbuster or two, but for more demanding moviegoers, this is their prime season to indulge. It may be a bit overwhelming to figure out what you should add to your calendar so no worries, I’ve got the perfect fall movie for any possible mood you’re in over the next three months. So let’s get to it! Continue reading #Fall2014 movie preview for any mood→
The Raid 2 – So far nothing else this year has touched this in terms of gleefully insane action mayhem. If you liked the original, there’s absolutely no chance you won’t love this sequel, which is guaranteed to leave your jaw-dropping constantly. The Raid 2 [Blu-ray]
I am so all psyched up for “Horrible Bosses 2” that it’s ridiculous. I know, I know, there’s so little chance it’ll recapture the insanity of the first one and will have diminishing returns like “The Hangover” sequels, but I don’t care. I am all in for this one and can’t wait to see it. This trailer covered all that I want from the sequel: Continue reading Here’s the #HorribleBosses2 trailer and it’s already looking like 2014’s best comedy→
1. Oz the Great and Powerful – $42.4 million [2nd week; $145 million] The family fantasy film had no trouble retaining its top spot for a second week and seems on track to hold it through the rest of the month. Its biggest competition now is “G.I. Joe Retaliation,” which is set for the last weekend of March. With the highly anticipated “Spring Breakers” set for release wide next week, it seems that James Franco is poised to accomplish what Jessica Chastain did earlier in January by starring in both of the weekend’s top two two films.
Walt Disney Pictures Glinda (Michelle Williams) and Oz (James Franco) prepare to confront The Wicked Witch.
1. Oz the Great and Powerful – $80.3 million [debut week] Disney had high hopes in making this prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” and they were rewarded with a magical best of 2013-opening with the Sam Raimi production.
With little in the way of family films to contend with in the next few weeks, this could retain the top spot until “G.I. Joe Retaliation.” Star Mila Kunis already announced that the cast is signed on for sequels so the first round of meetings to discuss another route on the yellow brick road of box office success.
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