Box Office - Gran Torino Drives Over Spoiled Brides

(Title) -- (Engagements)-- (Estimated Weekend Box Office)

1.Gran Torino (Warner Bros.) -- 2,808 -- $29,025,000

2.Bride Wars (20th Century Fox) -- 3,226-- $21,500,000

3.The Unborn (Universal) --2,357 -- $21,095,150

4.Marley & Me (20th Century Fox) -- 3,478 --$11,350,000

5.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Paramount/ Warner Bros.) -- 2,947-- $9,450,000

6.Bedtime Stories (Disney) -- 3,511 -- $8,550,000

7.Valkyrie (United Artists/MGM) -- 2,838 --$6,662,000

8.Yes Man (Warner Bros.) -- 2,955 -- $6,155,000

9.Not Easily Broken (Sony) -- 724-- $5,600,000

10.Seven Pounds (Sony)-- 2,456-- $3,900,000 in millions of dollars

Source: Variety

Now I just need to see Gran Torino.

gran torino was an incredible film. i cant believe people went to see that bride moviefreshgman

Agreed on both points. Imo, Gran Torino was the best movie of the year.

Bride Wars is a better movie though.NecroKvltMuffin

Sarcasm? Please be sarcasm.

[QUOTE="NecroKvltMuffin"]Bride Wars is a better movie though.Legendaryscmt

Sarcasm? Please be sarcasm.

Bride Wars is a better movie though.NecroKvltMuffin

Get off my internet! :P

Im glad out of those tips three that Gran Torino came out on top, although it didnt find it to be as great as everyone else did.SaintLeonidas

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"]Im glad out of those tips three that Gran Torino came out on top, although it didnt find it to be as great as everyone else did.sammyjenkis898

Aww...I'd expect Benjamin Button to be higher up there.

Ohwells, still good, but Bride Wars? Really?

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"]Im glad out of those tips three that Gran Torino came out on top, although it didnt find it to be as great as everyone else did.SaintLeonidas

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"][QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] I pretty much agree with the critics. It was definitely a minor entry to Clint Eastwoods work.sammyjenkis898

I disagree with you all-I thought it was spectacular. Okay, yes, the supporting cast was medicore, at best, but Clint Eastwood did a fanstastic job, and deserves at least to be nominated for best actor. I would also nominate him for best director, and the film for best picture (no nominations from it for best supporting actor, best actress, or best supporting actress).

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"] Ya, it didnt stand out as anything special, however I think it could have been much better with a new cast.chessmaster1989

I disagree with you all-I thought it was spectacular. Okay, yes, the supporting cast was medicore, at best, but Clint Eastwood did a fanstastic job, and deserves at least to be nominated for best actor. I would also nominate him for best director, and the film for best picture (no nominations from it for best supporting actor, best actress, or best supporting actress).

gran torino was an incredible film. i cant believe people went to see that bride moviefreshgman

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

chessmaster1989

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

RobbieH1234

Well, I think that Eastwood at the very least deserves a best actor nomination. Personally, I would love to see him win, given how many great films (including Gran Torino) he has given us.

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

RobbieH1234

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"][QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

sammyjenkis898

You're probably right, actually. He did a spectacular job in Milk.

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"] Ya, it didnt stand out as anything special, however I think it could have been much better with a new cast.chessmaster1989

I disagree with you all-I thought it was spectacular. Okay, yes, the supporting cast was medicore, at best, but Clint Eastwood did a fanstastic job, and deserves at least to be nominated for best actor. I would also nominate him for best director, and the film for best picture (no nominations from it for best supporting actor, best actress, or best supporting actress).

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

"perhaps the only actor in the history of American cinema to convincingly kick the butt of a guy 60 years his junior" I love that line in the article on Gran Torino (referring to Clint) :D.chessmaster1989

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]The only thing I can see Gran Torino getting at the Oscars is a best actor nod (even then it's kind of unlikely since best actor is stacked this year), with either Penn or Rourke winning it.

chessmaster1989

You're probably right, actually. He did a spectacular job in Milk.

If he doesn't win it will be Mickey Rourke, but I think Sean Penn pretty much has it locked.

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] Besides Clint Eastwood the whole cast was pretty bad. I'm glad it's not really being nominated for anything.SaintLeonidas

I disagree with you all-I thought it was spectacular. Okay, yes, the supporting cast was medicore, at best, but Clint Eastwood did a fanstastic job, and deserves at least to be nominated for best actor. I would also nominate him for best director, and the film for best picture (no nominations from it for best supporting actor, best actress, or best supporting actress).

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

Tbh, neither TDK nor Slumdog deserves to be nominated for Best Picture, imo. Milk definitely will be nominated. I haven't seen Frost/Nixon, but I've heard it's spectacular.

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]The only thing I can see Gran Torino getting at the Oscars is a best actor nod (even then it's kind of unlikely since best actor is stacked this year), with either Penn or Rourke winning it.

SaintLeonidas

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"][QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

I disagree with you all-I thought it was spectacular. Okay, yes, the supporting cast was medicore, at best, but Clint Eastwood did a fanstastic job, and deserves at least to be nominated for best actor. I would also nominate him for best director, and the film for best picture (no nominations from it for best supporting actor, best actress, or best supporting actress).

Oh, by the way, it was not nominated for anything important for the Golden Globes, but the Oscars are still to come.

chessmaster1989

Tbh, neither TDK nor Slumdog deserves to be nominated for Best Picture, imo. Milk definitely will be nominated. I haven't seen Frost/Nixon, but I've heard it's spectacular.

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"][QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] I think Sean Penn pretty much has it locked.CleanPlayer

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]"perhaps the only actor in the history of American cinema to convincingly kick the butt of a guy 60 years his junior" I love that line in the article on Gran Torino (referring to Clint) :D.UnamedThing

*Clint Eastwood eats some food* ZOMG AMAZING!

*Clint Eastwood takes a ***** ZOMG AMAZING!

*Clint Eastwood makes a bad movie* ZOMG AMAZING!

I kid :D.

[QUOTE="CleanPlayer"][QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"] Defiantly. I hope he walks away with the Oscar win...speaking of awards, the Golden Globes are on tonight, I hope Ledger wins, should be a great moment.sammyjenkis898

But.. but... I want Robert Downey Jr. to win at the Golden Globes, and Josh Brolin to win at the Oscars.

*throws up flame shield*

You're probably right, actually. He did a spectacular job in Milk.

chessmaster1989

If anything it only deserves a best actor nom, defiantly not best pic and has no chance at the oscars for director/screenplay of best picture. The best bets for best Pic noms are either Revolutionary Road, Milk, Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, The Dark Knight, Slumdog Millionaire or Doubt.SaintLeonidas

Slumdog will sweep the Globes, by the way. :P

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="CleanPlayer"]I actually believe Ledger deserves it. He literally transformed into the Joker. chessmaster1989

But.. but... I want Robert Downey Jr. to win at the Golden Globes, and Josh Brolin to win at the Oscars.

*throws up flame shield*

If anything it only deserves a best actor nom, defiantly not best pic and has no chance at the oscars for director/screenplay of best picture. The best bets for best Pic noms are either Revolutionary Road, Milk, Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, The Dark Knight, Slumdog Millionaire or Doubt.SaintLeonidas

Slumdog will sweep the Globes, by the way. :P

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] He's going to win for Best Supporting Actor.sammyjenkis898

But.. but... I want Robert Downey Jr. to win at the Golden Globes, and Josh Brolin to win at the Oscars.

*throws up flame shield*

I disagree. I definitely thought Brolin was better in Milk than Ledger was in TDK. Actually, I wasn't a huge fan of TDK.

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

But.. but... I want Robert Downey Jr. to win at the Golden Globes, and Josh Brolin to win at the Oscars.

*throws up flame shield*

chessmaster1989

I disagree. I definitely thought Brolin was better in Milk than Ledger was in TDK. Actually, I wasn't a huge fan of TDK.

Here's my predicitons for Global Awards Best Picture ( Drama) - Button Actress - Streep Actor - Sean Penn Best Picture ( Comedy) - Burn After Reading Supporting Actor - Tom Cruise! jk,,, Ledger Supporting Actress - Cruz Best Animated Film - Wall-ECleanPlayer

The TV nominations are God awful this year. Just awful.

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"][QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] Robert Downey Jr. is nominated for Comedy at the Golden Globes. Sorry, Josh Brolin doesn't have a chance. :Psammyjenkis898

I disagree. I definitely thought Brolin was better in Milk than Ledger was in TDK. Actually, I wasn't a huge fan of TDK.

...since when did the Oscars/Golden Globes base their picks on whom everyone else chose?

Besides, I was talking about whom I want to win.

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

I disagree. I definitely thought Brolin was better in Milk than Ledger was in TDK. Actually, I wasn't a huge fan of TDK.

chessmaster1989

...since when did the Oscars/Golden Globes base their picks on whom everyone else chose?

Besides, I was talking about whom I want to win.