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edited by Jonathan Doyle
Cloverfield [BLU-RAY] (Paramount Home Entertainment, 6.3.2008) Disguised under deliberately goofy, yet deliciously edible-sounding, aliases such as Cheese and Slusho, Matt Reeves' Cloverfield was produced and rushed into theaters under an equally appetizing shroud of secrecy. From last year's incredibly elusive Super Bowl ad to the film's viral marketing campaign, Cloverfield had everybody scratching their heads and drooling in anticipation. Aside from the as-yet untitled title and the Blair Witch-ian visual style, the film's biggest appeal was the enigmatic creature who was last (un)seen hurling the decapitated head of the Statue of Liberty onto the crowded streets of New York City. All we knew about the mysterious beast was that it was big and angry. Now that the highy-anticipated project has come and gone, one question has fortunately been answered: Cloverfield was a major success. (continued)

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Weekend tallies

For the third weekend straight, Disturbia was #1 -- $9,248,000, off 29% and a $52,323,000 cume. Invisible was #2 with $7,975,000 and $3900 a print. Next, the Nic Cage film, was #3 with $6,908,000 and $2783 a print. Fourth-place Fracture did $6,804,000, off 36%...hang in there, Ryan and Tony! Blades of Glory did $5,210,000 for a fifth-place showing, and Meet the Robinsons was close on its heels with $4,892,000. Hot Fuzz, #7, expanded slightly and took in $4579, off 22%. Eighth-place Vacancy did $4,193,000, off 45%. Condemned, #9, did $3,788,000, 1844 a print...nothing. Are We Dead Yet?...slip of the tongue but a better title than Are We Done Yet?...did $3,372,000. off 35%.

Posted by Jeffrey Wells on April 28, 2007 at 8:50 AM

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Goulet Author Profile Page says ...

People love that Lebeouf, eh.

Posted by Goulet Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 9:13 AM

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The Winchester Author Profile Page says ...

Not to be a stickler, but do you have a time machine? If not, then why are you writing in the past tense when it's only Saturday morning? I know these are estimates, and they're usually pretty accurate, but at least give the sense of prediction rather than cold hard facts.

And I agree with Goulet, the people demand their Lebouf, and they get it.

Posted by The Winchester Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 9:36 AM

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thevisceral Author Profile Page says ...

LeBeouf. Isn't that some kind of French venereal disease? "I never should've touched your sister, Fifi. She gave me Le Beouf."

Posted by thevisceral Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 10:15 AM

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Noah Author Profile Page says ...

I mean, I'd rather see Disturbia again than see all those other shitty movies that just came out. I mean, if I didn't live in New York City...

Posted by Noah Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 10:17 AM

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mjn Author Profile Page says ...

How did Yari Film Group's latest attempt (Kickin'It Old Skool) at a wide release do?

It opened on 1816 screens. I imagine it did dismal numbers, since its not Wells or Klady's estimates.

Posted by mjn Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 11:35 AM

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Josh Massey Author Profile Page says ...

"If not, then why are you writing in the past tense..."

Exactly what I came in here to say. Saying something "did" something is not nearly the same as saying it is "going to do" it.

Posted by Josh Massey Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 12:47 PM

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jeffmcm Author Profile Page says ...

Are we meant to understand that Fracture is actually worth seeing?

Posted by jeffmcm Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 12:48 PM

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cjKennedy Author Profile Page says ...

Quick, somebody get me a glass of warm urine so I can wash the taste of 'Next' out of my mouth.

Posted by cjKennedy Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 5:48 PM

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The Winchester Author Profile Page says ...

I know what you mean CJ. I had a craptastic double feature of Condemned and Next, and I was actually digging Next until the godawful ending. Then again, anything would be good after watching The Condemned.

And I was looking forward to Condemned!

Posted by The Winchester Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 6:42 PM

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Nick29 Author Profile Page says ...

and there is a reason they didn't say fuck it and put Spider Man 3 out this weekend? why the hell not,,it would open to a 100 million any day of the year.

Posted by Nick29 Author Profile Page at April 28, 2007 9:56 PM

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Pelham123 Author Profile Page says ...

I had the misfortune of buying into the good word of mouth and decent reviews of "Disturbia", thus I bought a ticket, actually sat down and watched that piece of crap. Stupidity is a kind word to use when describing that inept "thriller". Also, Thank God "Next" finally opened as now I won't be subjected to that trailer showcasing Nic Cage's latest wig out-acting him one more time (at least until ***gag*** "National Treasure 2" arrives.)

Posted by Pelham123 Author Profile Page at April 29, 2007 10:55 AM

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