Movie Critic Assassins - Page 2

Last week, Sensei was dead-on about I, Frankenstein getting outgunned by Lone Survivor. It’s Super Bowl weekend, where opening films are usually an afterthought. Nevertheless, a key blockbuster will pass a box office milestone. Sensei’s weekend predictions are as follows

Sensei said Lone Survivor would shock the industry, and he wasn’t kidding. The film ended up easily out-performing Sensei’s prediction with a $37 million opening. Will we see such box office strength this weekend? Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as

Turns out Sensei was right about Hunger Games: Catching Fire becoming last year’s highest grosser (even over Iron Man 3). Nice call, and with a new year comes new predictions. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. Lone Survivor ($24

Last week Sensei was impressive with his Hobbit prognostication, a $74 million prediction with the film opening to $73.6 million. This week, it’s pure chaos with so many holiday openers. Sounds like fun. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows:

Sensei’s back. Hope everyone had a nice holiday. Sensei quite enjoyed how some of the new openers performed over the holiday and says to get ready for an exciting weekend finish. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. “Frozen”

The conversation all year has been about this weekend–will The Hunger Games: Catching Fire be 2013’s top film grosser? Finally, we get some answers. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” ($168 million) –

Thor was mighty last week, but it couldn’t achieve the high mark set by Sensei. Regardless, Sensei’s accuracy rate remains higher than most prediction sites and continues to have a very nice Fall season. This week, can anyone challenge for

Close call on the top spot last week–can’t say the same for The Counselor which turned out to be a bigger flop than anticipated. The rest of the predictions were pretty solid. Who’s up to bat this week? Sci-fi leads

Not too bad on the calls last week, the only real surprise was Carrie not holding up on audience word of mouth and finishing much lower. I guess we should have a moment of box office silence for The Fifth

So much for the October frame being less than stellar. A true blockbuster is set to fight off all new releases this weekend, and that’s just the start of the interesting turns. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1.

The usual sub-par October frame got quite a jolt with Gravity’s $55 million opening last week. Film easily became Fall’s biggest opener ever. Could see high results this week as well. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. “Gravity” ($32

Last week, Sensei was dead on with his prediction on Prisoners. He was also right about We’re The Millers jumping over The Butler. Lots of new releases to analyze this week. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. “Cloudy

Last week, Sensei was right about Insidious 2 opening big to top the frame. His prediction on The Family was also closer than other prediction sites. Not bad. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. “Prisoners” ($21 million) –

Last week, Sensei was dead on with his call on Riddick. His prediction made the other prediction sites take notice. This week, look for some solid openers. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results are as follows: 1. “Insidious: Chapter 2” ($35 million)

Last week saw a rarity in box office results. The weekend ended in a split decision as One Direction: This Is Us captured the 3-Day weekend crown, but The Butler won the full 4-day holiday weekend. Still, grosses over the

Sensei was right about The Butler winning by default last week. This week, it’s the return of the most frightening demographic–those crazed teenage fan girls. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: Quick note: All predictions are 4 day (Fri-Mon).

Sensei was blindsided by Kick Ass 2 last week, but was right about The Butler not having a breakout opening. The rest of the calls (like We’re The Millers beating Elysium) were also pretty solid. This week, forget the top

The recent war of words between George Clooney and hedge fund kingpin Daniel Loeb was quite significant. What appears to just beanother investor tired of Hollywood political flops, in reality, is apublic face on a very private fight. One raging

Sensei was right to predict as “less than inspiring” opening from Elysium last week. This week, more controversy returns. Quick note: As always, these are predictions, they are not based on any opening numbers or early box office reports. Predictions

Last week saw Sensei hit 2 Guns hit his prediction dead on ($27 million OW). There’s plenty of new releases to debate this week. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Elysium” ($32 million) – Film dodged a bullet

Sensei White Lotus here. Matt Damon’s Elysium opens Aug. 9, but for the following reasons is set for a “less than inspiring” opening. 1. Film Is Way Too Expensive. Damon’s recent box office record is atrocious. His film Green Zone

Sensei sees a real close weekend brewing. Get ready for box office surprises. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “2 Guns” ($27 million) – Both new films will disappoint this weekend. I’m giving this one the slight edge, but

Sensei had the right feel on predictions last week. This weekend, another super opening. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “The Wolverine” ($79 million) – Film will easily win, the only question is how high? Buzz is pretty

Sadly, Sensei’s call streak ended at 11 straight weeks last week. This weekend, a new one begins. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “The Conjuring” ($35 million) -Apparently since everyone and their Grandma is releasing a new filmthis

Sensei’s call streak calling the correct top film stands at 11 straight weeks. This weekend, it’s “go big or go home.” Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Pacific Rim” ($52 million) – Ismell a break-out opening. Buzz is high

Sensei extended the call streak last week. This weekend, Pixar takes on another formidable foe. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Monsters University” ($41 million) – I see a close match-up with White House Down. Normally White House Downwould win

Sensei had some great calls last week. This weekend, Pixar returns to take on the world. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Monsters University” ($ 74 million) – Thereare certain box office forces you try to not to ever bet

Sensei extended his streak last week. This weekend, get ready for the return of an icon. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Man Of Steel” ($108 million) – Consideringthis one is a reboot of the classic character, complete with new facesand

Sensei had the right call at the top last week. This weekend, get ready for a few surprise numbers. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “The Purge” ($24 million) – Thisone has been building under the radar for quite

Sensei’s call streak improved last week. This weekend, get ready for a fun showdown.  Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Fast & Furious 6” ($44 million) (Fri-Mon) – With such vast demographics appeal at its disposal, this one is set to repeat. Fast Five

Sensei had mixed results last week. This week looks to be a franchise first. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Star Trek Into Darkness” ($92 million) – Buzz is very positive right now, and Star Trek(at its core) still

Sensei had very close calls last week, assuring his prediction accuracy over other prediction sites. This week looks to be a record buster. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Iron Man 3” ($162 million) – Iron Man is easily

Sensei had the right call last week. This week looks to be closer than expected. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Pain and Gain” ($22 million) -Film has been getting a late surge in positive buzz. While not

Sadly,Sensei’s call streak ended at eleven weeks last week. The dreadedWeinsteins got Sensei again. We have sci-fi returning this week, butjust how high can it soar? Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Oblivion” ($32 million) – Sensei feels

Sensei extended his call streak to eleven weeks last week. This round, that streak could be in serious jeopardy with such a close raceat the top. Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Scary Movie 5” ($19.4 million) -Another

Sensei extended his call streak to ten weeks last week. Can the horror genre rise to take the top spot? Sensei’s weekend predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. “Evil Dead” ($28 million) -Quite the surprise here, but going with the horror