Another weekend at the box office and a couple of new faces. There are new releases to keep an eye on and there are some to completely avoid.
This weekend, we see the premiere of Guillermo del Toro’s gothic romance, Crimson Peak. This periodically horror, if you want to call it that, has a good shot at becoming number one at the box office past the weekend but will get some stiff competition by another horror film, Goosebumps. Unlike the former, the latter is more of a family affair, as the film is based on the teen’s bestselling Goosebumps books of the 90s. Also opening is Steven Spielberg’s Cold War thriller, Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks.
But it is assumed Goosebumps, with a wider audience, may take the top spot, while Bridge of Spies and Crimson Peak might have to fight for second and third place. Regardless the releases, it will be a close race. As for our theater experiences here in Dhaka, there are some worthwhile movies to enjoy.
The Martian, garnering endless positive reviews, remains the top and most desirable watch. For a 3D experiment, Everest is definitely worth the watch. Even though it’s best in IMAX, unfortunately, 3D will have to suffice. One movie you should avoid is the biggest box office bomb of the year, Pan (3D). Without going into too much detail, and a full on review, the direction is to blame for this disaster. The film doesn’t seem to know who their target audience is and the director has failed to capture the essence of Peter Pan or even portray a different version of the story correctly.
You can catch Everest at both Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. However, The Martian can only be viewed at Star Cineplex. See you at the movies!