1) Ride Along- 25M Weekend, 77M Total
After opening to first place, a record setting first place by the way, last weekend, Ride Along should cool off a bit this weekend. Audiences seemed to be generally happy, even if critics weren’t. That should lead to a 45% drop this week to about 25M. It should easily be the #1 movie, unless I Frankenstein is a breakout hit.
2) I Frankenstein- 16M Weekend, 16M Total
Was not screened for critics. Not a good sign. Also, I honestly think this movie has been undermarketed. Aaron Eckhart is not a proven star. The only thing going for this film right now is that it’s from the guys who did Underworld, and it is PG-13. Teens might show up this weekend, as there isn’t much else for them to see (except perhaps Ride Along).
3) Lone Survivor- 15M Weekend, 94M Total
Lone Survivor has been holding well, and another 40% drop to 15M is likely. The Mark Wahlberg pic closes in on the 100M mark, which it should pass the following weekend.
4) The Nut Job- 12M Weekend, 40M Total
The surprise hit should hold pretty well, as there is no new competition.
http://macthemovieguy.com/2014/01/19/movie-review-the-nut-job/”>Review: The Nut Job</a>
5) Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit- 9M Weekend. 30M Total
The underwhelming Jack Ryan has the benefit of being one of the more well-reviewed new releases. It shouldn’t drop too hard, and might eek out Frozen for the final spot in the Top 5. They’ll be neck and neck.
6) Frozen- 9M Weekend, 348M Total
Unstoppable. Juggernaut.
http://macthemovieguy.com/2013/12/27/movie-review-frozen/”> Review: Frozen</a>
7) American Hustle- 8.5M Weekend, 128M Total
The Oscar nominated film will continue to push along, with a very small dip this weekend.
http://macthemovieguy.com/2013/12/27/movie-review-american-hustle/”>Review: American Hustle</a>
8) August Osage County- 6.5M Weekend, 27M Total
August Osage County should have another small dip this weekend, as people are checking out the nominated performances from Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.
http://macthemovieguy.com/2014/01/21/movie-review-august-osage-county/”>Review: August Osage County</a>
9) The Wolf Of Wall Street- 6.5M Weekend, 100M Total
The Wolf Of Wall Street might hit 100M on Sunday. If not, then Monday for sure.
http://macthemovieguy.com/2014/01/21/movie-review-the-wolf-of-wall-street/”>Review: The Wolf Of Wall Street</a>
10) Her- 4.0M Weekend, 20M Total
Either Her or Devil’s Due will finish out the Top 10.
http://macthemovieguy.com/2014/01/21/movie-review-her/”>Review: Her</a>
