Summer Blockbuster Predictions

Posted by David | Filed under Arts & Entertainment

Eh, I was bored, so here are my picks for this summer’s biggest hits and greatest flops.
Hits:

  • Windtalkers
     The ’serious’ war movie is becoming more generic, but Woo fans will carry this one.
  • Minority Report
    Guaranteed to be big, but if it toys with the audience like A.I., it’ll be his second critically acclaimed flop.
  • Men In Black II
    My particular favorite for the summer, and hopefully one of the biggest hits. Given the director’s last film, Wild Wild West, however…
  • Eight Legged Freaks
    Arachniphobia for a new generation. It’ll be big for a short time.
  • Austin Powers 3
    With a wide audience, past critical acclaim, and a ton of headlining stars (in cameos), it’s a definite blockbuster.
  • Stuart Little 2
    Ironic that the tagline is “A little goes a long way.” They should follow their own advice; still, it will rake in the cash from unsuspecting parents.
  • xXx
    It’ll be this summer’s Fast and the Furious; Considering they both have the same star and director, is it ironic, or is that the entire point?
  • Simone
    Like its predecessor, The Truman Show, it’ll be another film doomed to short-term mass popularity.

Misses:

  • Scooby-Doo
    A big opening day won’t save the very poorly-adapted film
  • Lilo & Stitch
    Exactly what is Disney thinking these days? Should be a decent flick.
  • Reign of Fire
    This will easily feature the best, most underdeveloped plot of the summer. Or, it might fall too deeply into said plot — either way, a pretty safe flop.
  • Country Bears, The
    Kill me. Now.
  • Master of Disguise, The
    I hate it when a trailer looks good, but you just know it’s going to be oh-so-bad.

Who Knows? (or cares):

  • Bourne Identity, The
    Good source material, but will ultimately be generic and forgotten.
  • Mr. Deeds
    It could be the nail in Adam Sandler’s coffin, or it could bring him back into the spotlight. I’d bet on the former.
  • K-19: The Widowmaker
    Harrison Ford in what could be a cliched submarine movie, or a sleeper. Keep your fingers crossed.
  • Signs
    The director of the Sixth Sense is still pumping out some great ideas. Unfortunately, his audience isn’t big enough to warrant a great box office.
  • One Hour Photo
    Proof that Robin Williams has gone mad.

Permalink | June 6th, 2002

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