View Full Version : Predict the SLEEPER HITS of the SUMMER!
Hmm, I'll definitely have to say THE MATRIX: RELOADED ;)... Just kidding! That one is obviously going to be a hit...
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM has been doing really well, and I still think it could be this years MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING. I HIGHLY doubt it will make as much money, but I definitely see it being a sleeper hit.
Hmm, maybe 28 DAYS LATER!? Although I don't think it looks all that great. I'll probably just rent it on video, since the trailer I saw sucked.
Here's some possibilities:
DOWN WITH LOVE
Wow, I can't even think of many. But there's a lot of movies that I don't know much about yet, so I will be back with more when I know more about other movies.
What does everyone else think?
Sad man
05-04-2003, 01:39 PM
28 days later.
I canŽt think of any more right now.IŽll post more later.
Tom Samborski
05-04-2003, 01:46 PM
The only film that I think will be a sleeper hit is Pirates of the Carribean, anticipation has risen after the new trailer came out.
Horror whore
05-04-2003, 01:49 PM
I doubt 28 Days Later will be a sleeper.... The trailer I saw yesterday before X2 pretty much sucked....
I think Spy Kids 3D: Game Over might end up making more money than the original since it is in 3D and the trailer I saw yesterday was pretty cool...
Sad man
05-04-2003, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by Horror whore
I think Spy Kids 3D: Game Over might end up making more money than the original since it is in 3D and the trailer I saw yesterday was pretty cool...
yeah, maybe.
28 Days Later looks amazing IMO, and some schmoes here really liked it.So maybe it could make money.
maybe: cold mountain.
movielover999
05-04-2003, 02:16 PM
I think
28 days later: It looks creepy and caught me attention... I kind of want to see it...
Freddy vs Jason: There are some people who think this will bomb worse than Jason X and take in Willard type numbers... Thats impossible... My mother and many members of my family even want to see this for peats sake.. They havent seen one in either series since Freddy's Dead back in 91...
It probably wont be a sleeper that performs $100 million dollars... But, I believe it will fair well and bring in at least $50 million...
Spy Kids 3d: This may do well because of the 3D idea...
Pirates of the Carribean: Some think this will bomb... I dont... This movie seems to be building alot of hype in its early stages...
There could also be a few others...
I don't know if Pirates Of The Carribean and Spy Kids 3D would be considered sleeper hits, I think those are kind of obvious ones that will make decent cash.
Moviefan1234
05-04-2003, 04:07 PM
I think "The Italian Job" is going to do better than most expect.
FilmGeek101
05-04-2003, 04:17 PM
The sleeper hit of this summer in my opinion will be Shaolin Soccer .
http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Ss/0286112/shaolin_soccer_5.jpg
Why, because it combins comedy, action, and sports like no other film before. Come on, just watch the trailer it looks amazing like something out of one those anime cartoons ala Dragonball Z or what not. I'd Shaolin Soccer will do good at the box office with a little help of word of mouth.
I believe its in theatres August 8th
Another wild card will be either Alex & Emma or How To Deal. Why, there both chick flicks that will lead to some summer lovin'
http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/19/58/33m.jpghttp://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/33/59/22m.jpg
arto_j
05-05-2003, 05:17 AM
28 Days Later kicked some ass here, so I think it has a good chance of doing so in the States as well, especially after the example of Bend it Like Beckham (the two are so similar, too ;))
I agree with Down with Love, it looks excellent and could do really well, as May doesn't have any other romantic comedies.
dh1989
05-05-2003, 07:15 AM
The few ones I could think of....
28 Days Later
Alex & Emma
Le Divorce (Naomi Watts & Kate Hudson)
Freddy Vs. Jason (I highly doubt it'll be smaller than "Jason X")
I would be a little annoyed if 28 days later was a major hit, it "borrows", shall we say, to much from other better films (ie. Romeros dead trilogy).
I can't see it making loads of money there anyway though, it is too violent to be really commercial IMO.
JurassicShark
05-06-2003, 11:29 AM
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Trinity
05-09-2003, 04:44 AM
I think Down With Love could do very well, but maybe that's just wishful thinking on my part. We'll see soon enough.
I agree about Down With Love... Ewan Mcgregor and Renee Zellweger are on top these days. Possibly, and hopefully, this would be a sleeper hit.
As for Spy Kids 3D I don't think it could be called a "sleeper hit" for it is going to open with good numbers (no less than $20 million I think) and will eventually finish anywhere between the first and second's total ($85M to $110)
RickySlade
05-10-2003, 10:09 AM
I think it's going to be The Italian Job, Freddy Vs. Jason or Alex and Emma.
I think that 28 Days later is going to be awesome but I don't expect it to earn that much cash. I think Americas' state right now doesn't want to see a movie like this one. I predict around a 12 mil gross for it.
Shockwave
05-10-2003, 08:58 PM
28 Days Later and Jeepers Creepers 2 for me!
ilovemovies
05-11-2003, 06:04 AM
I now think The In-Laws will do well now because when I went to the sneak preview last night it was actually filled up.
Duder
05-12-2003, 11:49 AM
Originally posted by dh1989
Eternal Sunshine on the Spotless Mind
This isn't coming out this summer, sorry.
I gotta say that iagree with 28 days later ...
This movie didn't look great when I first heard about it but then I saw the trailer before X2 and it could be quite good.
idealdiscountdude
05-12-2003, 01:43 PM
I agree about Alex and Emma and How To Deal. They both have the potential to be sleeper hits. The trailer for Alex and Emma is great IMO, I really wanna see it.
Also:
Disney's remake of Freaky Friday starring Jamie Lee Curtis.
Edie0027
05-12-2003, 01:51 PM
28 days later
(must sheelpishly admit when I first saw the title, knowing nothing about it...i though..how can they do a sequel to that sandra bullock movie 28 days in a rehab center- imagine my relief when i proved myself wrong by checking it out over at imdb.)
HHH123007
05-17-2003, 01:44 AM
Alex & Emma and Freddy vs. Jason....
Alex & Emma has a dumb trailer that shows you the whole movie(like every other romantic comedy), so the ladies will eat it up with a spoon....:rolleyes:
What is Freddy vs. Jason going up against on it's opening weekend?.....I think it could be #1 if the competition is small...
MadsenOMC
05-17-2003, 10:29 AM
The trailer for Alex and Emma makes it look like every other romantic comedy ever made. I'm not sure what people are seeing in it. And someone complained that 28 Days Later borrows too much from better movies. What movie these days doesn't? It's supposed to be a kick-ass movie, and I can't wait to see it. If you're not going to like any movie that borrows from previous movies, you will not be able to like anything. And Bend It Like Beckham sucked the big one. Even worse than MBFGW. It seems strange calling big budget movies with huge stars, like The Italian Job and Pirates of the Carribean, sleepers. What qualifies a sleeper?
Originally posted by Moviefan1234
I think "The Italian Job" is going to do better than most expect.
Hmm, could it be this summers The Bourne Identity? While I personally don't think it will do as well, I think it could possibly do pretty decent. Before seeing a trailer or TV spots for it, I wasn't that interested. But I must say, the TV spots kick ass and now I actually want to see it. I think it looks pretty cool!
I think Swimming Pool could be a little sleeper. While I doubt it will be huge, I think it could make 15-20 Million, which would qaulify as a sleeper for this kind of movie. Who knows, I'm probably wrong, but it's possible.
Puckat22
05-19-2003, 04:55 PM
One of the sleeper hits that I think will do very well is kevin smiths Jersey Girl
What more can you ak for but joblo's Number One couple to take over the world. Yet this movie will be out in what november (If Anybody does know a date let me know) And yet there has been like no media hype at all. Except for Joblo and Rotton Oh yeah and ...Movie poop shoot
Duke Nukem
05-19-2003, 06:19 PM
Apparently, on August 15, "Freddy vs. Jason" will be running up against:
-"American Splendor" (an biopic about grumpy cult-comic writer Harvey Pekar; sounds like an Indy pick; may be released limitedly in theaters; therefore, it doesn't stand a chance)
-"The Medallion" (a Jackie Chan action-comedy; may steal a bit from FvJ; will most likely hold at #2 spot)
-"Uptown Girls" (a drama/comedy with Brittany Murphy; most likely will steal a tiny bit from FvJ; will probably hold at #3)
So, it seems that "Freddy vs. Jason" has it safe on it's opening weekend.
HedwigX
05-25-2003, 07:08 AM
I think Spy Kids 3-D and the Italian Job remake will be sleepers in summer. But what about autumn?
I think SCARY MOVIE 3 will be a sleeper, because the series will take a HUGE u-turn with the absence of the Wayans, and the presence of the Zuckers!
jolanar
05-26-2003, 11:12 AM
http://www.comingsoon.net/gallery/Comedy/Legally_Blonde_2/reese1.jpg
Yup just like the first one which cost around 20 million to make, and made over 80 million, I believe Legally Blonde 2 will be a pretty big hit with the family and women of all ages.
Originally posted by Duke Nukem
Apparently, on August 15, "Freddy vs. Jason" will be running up against:
-"American Splendor" (an biopic about grumpy cult-comic writer Harvey Pekar; sounds like an Indy pick; may be released limitedly in theaters; therefore, it doesn't stand a chance)
-"The Medallion" (a Jackie Chan action-comedy; may steal a bit from FvJ; will most likely hold at #2 spot)
-"Uptown Girls" (a drama/comedy with Brittany Murphy; most likely will steal a tiny bit from FvJ; will probably hold at #3)
So, it seems that "Freddy vs. Jason" has it safe on it's opening weekend.
I have to disagree with you there. I think UPTOWN GIRLS will make more than Freddy vs. Jason. In fact, I'm predicting UPTOWN GIRLS is going to be an end of summer sleeper hit.
KimbrKitty
06-27-2003, 08:14 PM
this year seems to be the year of the huge fuckin movie, so like obviously the hulk, the matrix films, LOTR: return of the king, those should all do well. but as far as like Sleepers... how about Freddy vs Jason ... or the vampire/werewolf action horror thing Underworld . I think those might be interesting to keep an eye on.
Duke Nukem
06-27-2003, 09:35 PM
"I have to disagree with you there. I think UPTOWN GIRLS will make more than Freddy vs. Jason. In fact, I'm predicting UPTOWN GIRLS is going to be an end of summer sleeper hit." - Mike
Mike, are you saying that because you don't personally think yourself think that "Freddy vs. Jason" doesn't look good (which I'm only guessing), or are you saying that in general in terms of the mainstream audience and/or MANY die hard horror fans of the horror genre that have been looking forward to "FvJ" since 1988 when the versus concept started when Freddy and Jason were both at their peak?
I stated my thoughts on "Freddy vs. Jason" and its status with its competion based on the mainstream audience and horror fans, and I think that while horror fans will be first in line for FvJ, there's those that are part of the mainstream audience that will see it out of at least curiousity as "Freddy vs. Jason" has been previewed before the likes of such films as "The Matrix Reloaded," "2 Fast 2 Furious," and "Dumberer," all which have a lot of mainstream audience members see.
I'm not bashing you. I'm only saying the facts.
Originally posted by Duke Nukem
"I have to disagree with you there. I think UPTOWN GIRLS will make more than Freddy vs. Jason. In fact, I'm predicting UPTOWN GIRLS is going to be an end of summer sleeper hit." - Mike
Mike, are you saying that because you don't personally think yourself think that "Freddy vs. Jason" doesn't look good (which I'm only guessing), or are you saying that in general in terms of the mainstream audience and/or MANY die hard horror fans of the horror genre that have been looking forward to "FvJ" since 1988 when the versus concept started when Freddy and Jason were both at their peak?
I stated my thoughts on "Freddy vs. Jason" and its status with its competion based on the mainstream audience and horror fans, and I think that while horror fans will be first in line for FvJ, there's those that are part of the mainstream audience that will see it out of at least curiousity as "Freddy vs. Jason" has been previewed before the likes of such films as "The Matrix Reloaded," "2 Fast 2 Furious," and "Dumberer," all which have a lot of mainstream audience members see.
I'm not bashing you. I'm only saying the facts.
No, I'm definitely not saying that because I don't want to see it. I love horror films, horror is my favorite genre. I think the movie looks solid, and my cousin and I both have plans to check it out in theaters, since we are both big fans of the ELM STREET series and Freddy Krueger. I just don't see Freddy vs. Jason being HUGE. It should still perform well though. I think it could probably open with 13-15 Million, and if it's lucky, finish with 40-50 Million, which is good for a slasher movie, especially as of late, since most don't do all that great. Plus, it will have competition from Jeepers Creepers 2, which also looks good and I plan on seeing as well, although Freddy vs. Jason is definitely my first choice.
Anyway, I know Freddy vs. Jason will attract mainstream audience members. Even some that aren't the biggest fan of horror or haven't seen all of the previous entries in each series. However, I think UPTOWN GIRLS will do better. I saw the trailer, and it just says "sleeper hit" to me. I'm sure it should be able to perform better than Freddy vs. Jason, although both should do pretty good.
Freeway
06-28-2003, 06:07 PM
There's no way Uptown Girls will make more than the much more anticipated F Vs. J. I go to the movies every week and have yet to see a trailer for "Girls" but have seen the F Vs. J trailer five times already. F Vs. J should easily open past twenty million, if not more depending on theater count.
Sorry, but I still say Uptown Girls will make more. It will definitely have better legs, so even if it didn't open with quite as much as F vs. J, it would still probably finish with more. Although I still think it will open with more too.
Scarface98.9
06-28-2003, 07:58 PM
Well, Down With Love and In-Laws certainly weren't hits. I think F vs. J could be a big hit, considering it's a horror film that I actually wanna see (and that's pretty damn rare). Underworld looks like a potential hit. And there's no way Uptown Girls will make more than Freddy, opening weekend or not. Not even Brittany Murphy can outlast a battle between 2 horror icons
TheJadedGamer
06-28-2003, 10:08 PM
Originally posted by Mike
Sorry, but I still say Uptown Girls will make more. It will definitely have better legs, so even if it didn't open with quite as much as F vs. J, it would still probably finish with more. Although I still think it will open with more too.
I have to agree with you.
Originally posted by TheJadedGamer
I have to agree with you.
Thank you, I'm glad someone agrees with me. I happen to feel it's kind of obvious Uptown Girls will perform better. I guess we'll just have to wait and see when the weekend of August 15th comes around.
TheJadedGamer
06-28-2003, 11:09 PM
Uptown Girls will probably get more just because of the fact it looks like a girly comedy. And you know what happens with girly comedies....
But I do hope it fizzles and fades away, so Freddy VS Jason can kick some ass along with Jeepers Creepers 2.
ilovemovies
06-29-2003, 01:21 PM
I think Freddy vs. Jason will have a bigger opening weekend but I think Uptown Girls could have more legs, especially if FvsJ turns out to be a bad movie.
Brock-Landers
06-29-2003, 09:30 PM
Freddy vs. Jason!
Lynn Minmei
06-29-2003, 09:36 PM
28 Days Later did phenominal in the Box Office...I can't believe it cracked the Top 5 this week, let alone the Top 10! It has potential to be a sleeper hit, and according to Jo it already paid off its budget in the US box office (Made for $8 Million, Made about $9.5 Mil.).
movies35
06-29-2003, 10:49 PM
Originally posted by Edie0027
28 days later
(must sheelpishly admit when I first saw the title, knowing nothing about it...i though..how can they do a sequel to that sandra bullock movie 28 days in a rehab center- imagine my relief when i proved myself wrong by checking it out over at imdb.)
That is the SAME thing I thought! And no, I'm not joking.
movies35
06-29-2003, 10:55 PM
Originally posted by Freeway
There's no way Uptown Girls will make more than the much more anticipated F Vs. J. I go to the movies every week and have yet to see a trailer for "Girls" but have seen the F Vs. J trailer five times already. F Vs. J should easily open past twenty million, if not more depending on theater count.
I think Uptown Girls will do Riding In Cars With Boys business. I think it might make a little more though.
Freddy Vs. Jason on the other hand, should do good opening weekend, but will quickly fade away like most horror movies. And YES I do want to see both Freddy vs. Jason and Uptown Girls.
Originally posted by movies35
That is the SAME thing I thought! And no, I'm not joking.
Yeah, when I first heard the title 28 DAYS LATER I too thought it was a sequel to the Sandra Bullock movie 28 DAYS. I bet quite a few people did. Hmm, I wonder if anyone saw it this weekend thinking it WAS a sequel to 28 DAYS? You never know, there's probably at least ONE person somewhere that did---it might sound far-fetched, but you'd be surprised.
Scarface98.9
06-30-2003, 05:19 AM
Originally posted by Mike
Yeah, when I first heard the title 28 DAYS LATER I too thought it was a sequel to the Sandra Bullock movie 28 DAYS. I bet quite a few people did. Hmm, I wonder if anyone saw it this weekend thinking it WAS a sequel to 28 DAYS? You never know, there's probably at least ONE person somewhere that did---it might sound far-fetched, but you'd be surprised.
That's what I thought to. And for that poor, unfortunate soul, given the subject matter, they're in for a huge surprise
rushmore beauty
06-30-2003, 02:35 PM
I swear, I am like one of the only people on the planet excited about LXG....it'll be a semi-sleeper hit and will find it's audience on DVD.
snootch
06-30-2003, 07:28 PM
going out on a limb here but I think that Envy is going to be a sleeper....that vapoorizer infomercial is the funniest damn thing i've seen in a while.
Originally posted by Scarface98.9
That's what I thought to. And for that poor, unfortunate soul, given the subject matter, they're in for a huge surprise
That they definitely are... ;)
rushmore beauty
07-01-2003, 01:53 PM
I just read 3 reviews of LXG over at ainititcoolnews and all were extremely postitive. One reviewer said it looked like the budget was over $300,000,000. and another great bit of news is that Mr. Hyde is done fully with make-up and he's just glorious. I cannot wait to see this flick opening night....and in the same week as Pirates!
Freeway
07-08-2003, 01:23 AM
I predict that the Mandy Moore film How to Deal will be a sleeper hit because A Walk to Remember was well-liked (Heck, I liked it enough that I own the DVD and I usually hate that kind of movie) and How to Deal is getting a prime summer release date and will have minimal competition since Legally Blonde 2 will have already been out for a couple weeks. I think that Mandy Moore, aside from being really cute, is one of the few young female singers that actually has promise as an actor, unlike Britney Spears who likely won't appear in many more films after that Nascar film is released.
dh1989
07-08-2003, 02:49 PM
Originally posted by rushmore beauty
and another great bit of news is that Mr. Hyde is done fully with make-up and he's just glorious
No offense, but isn't it kinda obvious from the trailers and TV spots that Mr. Hyde is CG?
rushmore beauty
07-08-2003, 03:22 PM
Originally posted by dh1989
No offense, but isn't it kinda obvious from the trailers and TV spots that Mr. Hyde is CG?
Perhaps, but the reviews of this film on aintitcool said that it is 100% make-up. CGI for the treanformation...but that's all. and they said the make-up's good enough to maybe even win the Oscar.
Originally posted by Freeway
I predict that the Mandy Moore film How to Deal will be a sleeper hit because A Walk to Remember was well-liked (Heck, I liked it enough that I own the DVD and I usually hate that kind of movie) and How to Deal is getting a prime summer release date and will have minimal competition since Legally Blonde 2 will have already been out for a couple weeks. I think that Mandy Moore, aside from being really cute, is one of the few young female singers that actually has promise as an actor, unlike Britney Spears who likely won't appear in many more films after that Nascar film is released.
I think it could be a sleeper hit too. It should at least do well anyway. The only thing that might stop it is that this one is a little more edgy and is PG-13 instead of PG like A Walk To Remember. Hopefully it does well. I really want to see it, and I think it looks better than A Walk To Remember.
Frank the Tank
07-31-2003, 07:45 PM
Wow, you guys were right with Spy Kids 3-D, Pirates Of The Carribbean, and 28 Days Later, but were wrong with How To Deal, Down With Love, and Alex and Emma.
DevilMonkey
07-31-2003, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by Brock-Landers
Freddy vs. Jason!
It'l lbe way more then a sleeper hit.
Sad man
07-31-2003, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by Mike
it might sound far-fetched, but you'd be surprised.
Stop saying that! ;)
I knew 28 DAYS LATER was going to be a sleeper hit, it had a lot good word of mouth, the critics liked it, the audience loved it and it was a film by Danny Boyle, director of the modern classic Trainspotting.
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