Weekend Boxoffice Chart

[Evil Avatar]

The futuristic terrorist thriller "V For Vendetta" blew up its rivals at the weekend box office in North America, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.

Here is the Weekend Boxoffice Chart for the weekend of March 17th to March 19th.

V for Vendetta $26.1/$26.1
Failure to Launch $15.8/$48.4
The Shaggy Dog $13.6/$35.8
She's the Man $11.0/$11.0
The Hills Have Eyes $8.0/$28.7
16 Blocks $4.7/$30.1
Eight Below $4.1/$73.1
Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion $3.0/$60.0
The Pink Panther $2.5/$78.6
Aquamarine $2.0/$15.6
Curious George $1.7/$55.4
Ultraviolet $1.4/$17.6
In the "Movie Tie-In" category, the Ultraviolet novel was written by my friend (and Arizona native) Yvonne Navarro (http://www.yvonnenavarro.com/ultraviolet.htm). Even if you hated the movie, buy the novel so Yvonne can keep her air conditioning going for another month.

[Returner]

Sorry that movie was soooooooooooooo bad she deserves to sweat a little.

[ArkMan]

V was fucking awesome. During that ending fight scene I think I actually jizzed a little.... don't tell my girlfriend though.

[The Continental]

Sorry that movie was soooooooooooooo bad she deserves to sweat a little.

Heh, sad but true. V was fun a flick, it not as spectacular as some would have you believe, but definitely fun.

[Pureboy]

V for Vendetta was great- pretty faithful to the comics, I don't know why Alan Moore had his panties in a bunch.

Ultraviolet was one of the single worst moviegoing experiences in my life. It is one of the only movies I've wanted to walk out of after 10 minutes. My friend (who was laughing so hard at the awfulness he was in tears) made me stay and sit through it.

There is bad, then there is "so bad its good," then there is a level below that, where things are just painful to watch. Ultraviolet is there.

[Citizen Philip]

There was a movie called Double Impact or Double Take. Or something. That's the only movie I ever turned off because it was so terrible.

[51|RandoM]

V for Vendetta was great- pretty faithful to the comics, I don't know why Alan Moore had his panties in a bunch.


I don't believe Alan can don panties without them ending in a bunch shortly thereafter.

[RC Jester]

So... are they introduced as the Wakowski... siblings now? I remeber hearing something about Andy becoming Andi. Or someting to that effect.

Yeah, I was always curious about that - was that rumor true, or what?

[Taco]

I loved V, best movie I've seen in a theater for years(then again, I don't get out much). I don't get, not even remotely, the criticism about it being to talkative. The only criticism I see it getting is either that or it promotes terrorism. The latter generally leading to fits of amusement on my part.

[AnthraxKitty]

I've heard nothing but V being a dumbed-down version of the comics that makes the "symbolism" in the Matrix seem subtle.

I still need to see it either way. I'll go to the IMAX theatre, that way it can't suck too bad no matter what.

[Taco]

Heh, I saw it in an IMAX :). It was a converted one, so the screen wasn't all that large, was still nice though.

[Citizen Philip]

Yeah, I was always curious about that - was that rumor true, or what?

I removed the comment. I checked the IMDB and didn't see any mention. I DID see that Larry divorced his wife to become the slave boy of some dominatrix.. which is almost as cool: provided she is smokin' hot.

[Taco]

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9138137/the_mystery_of_larry_wachowski/?rnd=1142875558543&has-player=unknown

On the transfer deed for the Castro home, the name Laurence Wachowski does not appear. Instead, it's "Laurenca" Wachowski. And in a judge's order, filed in the divorce proceeding, he is similarly identified as Laurence Wachowski, a.k.a. Laurenca Wachowski.

Good article, covers all that stuff.

[Novacaine]

In the credits it said brothers. I was thinkg the same thing though.

[absolut taco]

V was great! No jizzing, but Basic Instinct 2 might fix that...

[EternalGamer]

There is bad, then there is "so bad its good," then there is a level below that, where things are just painful to watch. Ultraviolet is there.


As Enid says in Ghostworld: "This is so bad it's gone past good and back to bad again."

Dan

[fahrvergnugen]

From the Ultraviolet novelization:

One by one, the shadows of the Security Enforcers fell over her and the boy, like overlapping waves of impending doom edging closer and closer. Violet was glad Six couldn't see them, that even though his eyes were open, his vision of anything in this world had already been obliterated. He was so innocent. He shouldn't have to spend his last coherent moments in this world full of terror.

Six's small hand moved up and waved in the air for a moment, the fingers fumbling until he found the top of Violet's hand and covered it. "It's okay, Violet." She felt a sob rise in her chest and barely ground it away… Then Daxus pushed his way inside [the circle of soldiers]. Although he loomed over her like some kind of silhouetted vision of destruction, Violet felt oddly unaffected by his presence, completely unafraid.

Let her sweat.

[Crabby]

From the Ultraviolet novelization:

One by one, the shadows of the Security Enforcers fell over her and the boy, like overlapping waves of impending doom edging closer and closer. Violet was glad Six couldn't see them, that even though his eyes were open, his vision of anything in this world had already been obliterated. He was so innocent. He shouldn't have to spend his last coherent moments in this world full of terror.

Six's small hand moved up and waved in the air for a moment, the fingers fumbling until he found the top of Violet's hand and covered it. "It's okay, Violet." She felt a sob rise in her chest and barely ground it away… Then Daxus pushed his way inside [the circle of soldiers]. Although he loomed over her like some kind of silhouetted vision of destruction, Violet felt oddly unaffected by his presence, completely unafraid.

Let her sweat.

Please tell me that isn't actually in the text of the book? Yeeeesssllcchh...

[ProfPuppet]

Sounds like something out of Stephen Colbert's Alpha Squad 7: Lady Nocturne: A Tek Jansen Adventure

'I rushed to Argana's side and cradled her dying body in my arms, even now aware of its taut sexiness. Blood poured from the wound where the Swampi-pede had gored her. She only had minutes to live -- and on this planet, minutes meant seconds. Thinking quickly, I reached into my medipouch and cracked open a case of cigarettes. I lit one on the still-smoking barrel of my magmatron pistol and thrust it into her mouth. She breathed deeply the smooth taste of the healing vapors, and her wound closed instantly. 'Thank God you're OK,' I whispered. 'No,' she replied, 'thank the 22nd century scientists who discovered Tobacco's antibiotic properties.' 'And aphrodisiac qualities,' I added, as I removed what was left of her cybergown.'"

http://tekjansen.com/

Though to be fair to the author of the book Ultraviolet is based on (haven't seen it) I think you could take a lot of books and cut out a piece of it and, on its own, it would sound pretty ridiculous.

[Zacharai]

I've heard nothing but V being a dumbed-down version of the comics that makes the "symbolism" in the Matrix seem subtle.

Are you kidding? The comic beat its symbolism into your face, and while they cut down some parts to fit it into a movie format, it's surprisingly faithful and well-done. I'd actually recommend it for the general public. If they'd cut down twenty minutes it would be perfect, but that would probably be wielding the knife a little too much.

[ezra]

V was amazing. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I was blown away. It was very comicbook-esque, and everything about it was just great. Honestly I cant think of a single way it could have been better.

[Taco]

I agree with ezra, though I did have a bit of an expectation(not based on the comic), it was met and exceeded in just about every way. I really don't understand what's not to love. Hugo Weaving was perfect for the role, the movie could have suffered some if not for his performance.

[Crabby]

I could recommend a change for the video release. Maybe someone could tweak the introduction scene for V. Hugo's voice was barely audible.

[DeadPixel]

I really liked V as well. Hugo did a great job playing the character even through the mask you can see emotions errupt, his voice made it possible.

Going to let it settle in and probably see it again, maybe on DVD.

[Abash Alarmist]

http://tekjansen.com/

That is awesome, thank you.

Remember, remember the fifth of November,
gunpowder, treason and plot,
I see no reason why gunpowder treason
should ever be forgot.

[Royal Fool]

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/9138137/the_mystery_of_larry_wachowski/?rnd=1142875558543&has-player=unknown



Good article, covers all that stuff.

Crazy article... particularly that Buck Angel dude. His site is scary. :(

[XenonCJ]

I think it's funny how "V" is considered a "liberal movie".

Sure, there are a few jibes at the current administration, but this movie pretty much defines why REAL Republicans are ANTI-gun-control and ANTI-big-government.

[Hieremias]

I loved V. Very nice to have an intelligent comic book action movie.

As for Alan Moore, he's just pissed because DC Comics sold the rights to the film (his contract with them didn't allow him any say in the issue). The movie was great, whether he'll admit it or not.

[CapnBob]

I think it's funny how "V" is considered a "liberal movie".

Sure, there are a few jibes at the current administration, but this movie pretty much defines why REAL Republicans are ANTI-gun-control and ANTI-big-government.

So real Republicans are anarchists? Dude, I think you're a libertarian.

[dr_wily]

Sounds like something out of Stephen Colbert's Alpha Squad 7: Lady Nocturne: A Tek Jansen Adventure

'I rushed to Argana's side and cradled her dying body in my arms, even now aware of its taut sexiness. Blood poured from the wound where the Swampi-pede had gored her. She only had minutes to live -- and on this planet, minutes meant seconds. Thinking quickly, I reached into my medipouch and cracked open a case of cigarettes. I lit one on the still-smoking barrel of my magmatron pistol and thrust it into her mouth. She breathed deeply the smooth taste of the healing vapors, and her wound closed instantly. 'Thank God you're OK,' I whispered. 'No,' she replied, 'thank the 22nd century scientists who discovered Tobacco's antibiotic properties.' 'And aphrodisiac qualities,' I added, as I removed what was left of her cybergown.'"

http://tekjansen.com/

Though to be fair to the author of the book Ultraviolet is based on (haven't seen it) I think you could take a lot of books and cut out a piece of it and, on its own, it would sound pretty ridiculous.

just.. beautiful.. i laughed, i cried, i danced with my sherpa

[51|RandoM]

cybergown, mmmm.