With Spider-Man 3 opening in just under a month, it's now clear as to what the big films are going to be when the summer season begins. Coming out of the gate right away in May are three of the biggest films of the year, Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End. It's really anyone's guess as to which of the three films will do the best at the box office. However, I have some of my own thoughts.
It's been almost three years since we've seen Peter Parker and company on the big screen. That said, I think audiences are craving the web slinger, and with a Friday opening, this film could actually steal back the top spot on the all time opening weekend list, which by the way was broken last year when Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest stole the spot from the first Spider-Man. With Sam Raimi at the helm, Spider-Man 3 will surely receive critical praise, and with a cast including franchise newcomers Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church, and Bryce Dallas Howard, the film could even bring in a few new fans.
It's been almost three years since we've seen Peter Parker and company on the big screen. That said, I think audiences are craving the web slinger, and with a Friday opening, this film could actually steal back the top spot on the all time opening weekend list, which by the way was broken last year when Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest stole the spot from the first Spider-Man. With Sam Raimi at the helm, Spider-Man 3 will surely receive critical praise, and with a cast including franchise newcomers Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church, and Bryce Dallas Howard, the film could even bring in a few new fans.
The Shrek world could continue to thrive, but if there is any place for erosion this film will be the one. After two overly successful films in the franchise already, a third film seems like a lock. But the real question is whether or not audiences really feel the need for another go-around. After all, Shrek 2 was more of a rehashing than breaking new ground. Likewise, Shrek the Third is sandwiched in between Spidy and Pirates, which could cause some problems as people will still be getting over the Spider-Man hype and gearing up for that last chapter in...
The Pirates of the Caribbean series. Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End is a bit of a mystery as to how it will do at the box office. Will people be yearning for Jack after only a mere 10 month break, or will people come out in droves to see what happened to everyone's favorite pirate and his precious ship? My bet is that this film does quite well. However, as some people didn't like the second film, there could be some erosion.
All in all, it will be a banner year for movies, as these three are just starting off in the month of May. Look for other films, such as The Bourne Ultimatum, Live Free or Die Hard, and Fantastic Four: The Rise of the Silver Surfer to all do well.
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