“The Grinch” is expected to beat “Overlord” at the box office this weekend.
The Hollywood Reporter reported the following:
Universal and Illumination’s CG animated The Grinch, the latest adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss holiday tale, will see plenty of green in its North American box-office bow with $55 million-$60 million, if not more.
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From Paramount and Abrams’ Bad Robot, the World War II horror-thriller Overlord looks set to open in the $9 million-$13 million range from 2,850 theaters.
The $35 million film boasts the advantage of being the sole new offering for the younger genre crowd.
Look, here’s the deal. I couldn’t care less about “The Grinch.” I’m a 26-year-old man, and I really don’t need to see a remake of the Christmas classic. I have no urge at all. (RELATED: The Creator Of ‘Lost’ Has An Awesome D-Day Film About Zombies Coming Out [VIDEO])
However, “Overlord” is something that absolutely draws my interest. It looks awesome. Anything involving J.J. Abrams, WWII and zombies is something you can sign me up for immediately.
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As THR pointed out, it’s also the only real original offering for this weekend. How is it expected to only make up to $13 million? That’s making me weep for America and this country’s future. If movies about killing zombies can’t get more viewers than Christmas movies, then we’re doomed as a society.
You can hate me if you disagree, but those are the facts. Don’t be a snowflake about it.
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Chances I see “The Grinch”? Zero. Chances I see “Overlord”? Very high, my friends.