Sentences with phrase «film is a major hit»

Both films were major hits, scoring more than $ 250 million at the worldwide box office each.

Best - case scenario: The film is a major hit, inspiring a renaissance of genuinely worthwhile rom - coms and helping the talented Headland get more projects off the ground.

Not exact matches

«Just Go with It» has major problems with its lack of wit and exhausted repeated jokes, but thankfully, Aniston's performance is able to boost up the comedy in the film; adding to an amount that ranks higher than many other films that try the same formula of comedy as of this film With Sandler's and Aniston's connection being believable, «Just Go with It» manages to hit the mark for several adults and teens to enjoy.

For Disney to duplicate its 2013 success, it will need films like Sleeping Beauty spin - off Maleficent, video game adaptation Need for Speed, and musical Into the Woods to be major hits, and that doesn't seem likely.

There are no obvious hits in its lineup, though the studio has once again enlisted major or critically acclaimed directors, including Imitation Game helmer Morten Tyldum (for the sci - fi film Passengers), Paul Feig (for a female Ghostbusters reboot), Antoine Fuqua (a Magnificent Seven remake co-written by True Detective's Nic Pizzolatto), Ron Howard (Inferno), and Ang Lee (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk).

None of the studio's 13 upcoming films looks likely to be a major hit, and the studio has already given up on one of them, deciding not to release Joe Carnahan's Stretch (which was to come out in March).

It also proved that R - rated superhero films can be major hits, opening the door to miracles like Logan.

Often times, when an action film like this is a hit, the studio will often make a major downgrade on the director for the sequel.

Emerging from the 2014 Toronto film festival with ecstatic reviews, audience buzz and a $ 12.5 m deal from Paramount, Rock's major comeback film, which he also wrote and directed, seemed as if it would be a box - office hit, too.

«Vanilla Sky» (2001) Crowe's reteaming with Cruise was a major departure for the director; a remake of the Spanish hit «Abre los ojos,» it's a dark film — far darker than anything the director's made before — with touches of science - fiction and horror.

The film hits theaters on March 16 and is one of the few major studio films to ever feature a gay character in the lead role.

A major hit at the time of its release in Hong Kong, and a bit of a fan favorite for fans of Stephen Chow, Fight Back to School is, nevertheless, one of his films that haven't really weathered the test of time in terms of overall quality.

The Japanese - language version of «The Wind Rises» was released in July and has been a major hit in Japan, where it has grossed $ 120 million and is the highest - grossing film of the year so far.

Warner Bros. had six R films among its 14 releases (not counting Imax nature films and re-releases) and had a major hit with the R - rated «Magic Mike,» which cost just $ 7 million to make and took in $ 113 million domestically.

At 25, English actor, Nicholas Hoult is having one of his best years yet, seeing Mad Max: Fury Road become a major hit while he was filming his role...

Its October release date is prime position that makes perfect sense for a premiere at one of the major fall film festivals, Toronto or Telluride most likely, and it has the potential to be a hit through many different branches of the Academy.

Just about every major comedy released under an R - rating in the past few years (including «The 40 - Year - Old Virgin,» «Wedding Crashers,» «Knocked Up» and «Superbad») have gone on to become instant hits, and though «The Brothers Solomon» doesn't even come close to the quality of any of those films, it'll have no problem convincing the general public otherwise.

Rumors hit over the weekend, after the Mayor of Dunkirk, France announced that a major film production was shooting in May, and now details have been confirmed.

She was a major character in the first couple of films, but was left on the cutting room floor when Days of Future Past hit cinemas.

It's been a busy year for global action star Liam Neeson who delivers a riveting performance in his new suspense thriller, «A Walk Among the Tombstones,» his fifth major film to hit theaters in 2014.

However, it's the only film that hit all of the major categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.

After floundering around Hollywood and New York for several years, the 24 - year - old suddenly emerged as a full - fledged movie star in a film that proved to be a major box office hit.

At 25, English actor, Nicholas Hoult is having one of his best years yet, seeing Mad Max: Fury Road become a major hit while he was filming his role in next year's X-Men: Apocalypse.

Add in the fact that a vote for the film also represents a vote for the much - mourned UK Film Council — oh, and that it just happens to be a smash hit with British audiences — and the royal biopic would likely have been a lock for the top prize even without the support of major US guilds.

This year's pick is the breakout hit Sorry to Bother You, and as part of the celebration, we're also giving major kudos — aka the Sundance Institute Vanguard Award presented by Acura — to the film's standout director, Boots Riley.

Each of us has fond memories of specific films but with two or three major movie releases hitting theaters every week, more and more entertainment offerings are available to the next generation of consumers.

The film Gregg Araki's first hit is a major watermark in New Queer Cinema, a gay riff on «Thelma & Louise» with an Aids - era fire in its belly.

But more details are likely to be revealed soon as «The Search» is expected to hit major film markets soon looking for distribution, and we can only imagine it will be a presence at the American Film Market next month.

Please keep in mind that most of these films are limited releases, if you don't live in a major city, it may take a while for it to hit your local theater.

In fact, the theatrical versions of Decalogue 5 and 6 were major critical hits in Europe, with Killing winning both a Cannes Special Jury Prize and the European Critics» «best film» Felix award.

The film is the first project from director Pete Docter, whose last film Up was a major hit with both critics and audiences around the world.

While drugs are a major motif in the film, it is ultimately about not fitting in, which is probably why it has become such a hit with young people.

Kevin Spacey just lost a starring role in a major feature film — one that's already filmed and set to hit theaters on Dec. 22.

The Protege5 is one of those quiet little success stories — the automotive equivalent of a small independent feature film that catches on and becomes a major hit.

HIGH - DEMAND BACKSTORY: With an author tour, a major promotional campaign, and a film adaptation already in the works, publishers are banking on Niven's YA debut to be a hit.

His next major film, Grace, was also a hit at the Sundance Film Festival.

Although specifics were not given, we can assume that the major event the tweet is talking about would be the release of the upcoming Tomb Raider film, starring Alicia Vikander that is set to hit theaters on March 16, 2018, more on that here.

The original 2001 film was a major US box office hit that also did massive business in both overseas markets and on video.