Post by MagdaFR on Jan 11, 2020 17:01:33 GMT
More detailed by deadline.com/2020/01/box-office-1917-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-like-a-boss-1202826743/
It’s another win for original movies, and this time around with a fresh face cast as Amblin/New Republic/Universal’s 1917 jumps to a $37.2M wide opening, putting its running total at $39.9M since its limited Christmas day debut.
Sure, that Golden Globe win for Best Drama Picture has something to do with the halo here, but that’s why prestige movies are released during awards time, so that they can ride that wave.
Also, keep in mind that this movie was solid on tracking before the Globes with at least a $20M start (bumped up to $25M on Monday).
1917 is also another testament to British war films without any major stars working at the box office, but in the hands of great filmmakers.
Christopher Nolan was the marquee draw on Dunkirk with the rest of the film’s dazzle doing the rest of the lifting, and 1917 will no doubt go to greater heights thanks to the talent of Skyfall and Spectre filmmaker Sam Mendes, plus the unique suspense fueled by Oscar-winning DP Roger Deakins in making a battleground film that’s one continuous take.
Wide polled-CinemaScore was A- for 1917 with an updated 4 1/2 stars on PostTrak and a 69% definite recommend.
1917 played best in West, Mid and South-West but was solid throughout.
Sure, that Golden Globe win for Best Drama Picture has something to do with the halo here, but that’s why prestige movies are released during awards time, so that they can ride that wave.
Also, keep in mind that this movie was solid on tracking before the Globes with at least a $20M start (bumped up to $25M on Monday).
1917 is also another testament to British war films without any major stars working at the box office, but in the hands of great filmmakers.
Christopher Nolan was the marquee draw on Dunkirk with the rest of the film’s dazzle doing the rest of the lifting, and 1917 will no doubt go to greater heights thanks to the talent of Skyfall and Spectre filmmaker Sam Mendes, plus the unique suspense fueled by Oscar-winning DP Roger Deakins in making a battleground film that’s one continuous take.
Wide polled-CinemaScore was A- for 1917 with an updated 4 1/2 stars on PostTrak and a 69% definite recommend.
1917 played best in West, Mid and South-West but was solid throughout.