Monday Morning Quarterback
By BOP Staff
March 1, 2010
Shalimar Sahota: It's a very good result, and the surprisingly good reviews have suddenly got me interested. Also, Gary Jules' Mad World in the trailer adds a touch of class, like it does with almost any advert/trailer that decides to use it (most notably the Gears of War one). This could end up being one of their highest earners, till they score big with their next remake, Let Me In.
Reagen Sulewski: Can I be both impressed and disappointed by this at the same time? I thought this looked like one of the better horror remakes in some time, with a really and truly chilling premise, what looked like superior cinematography and acting, and it comes in well short of a Saw or a Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. Apparently they needed to toss in some people who are on the CW.
Jason Lee: Given the fact that hardly anyone who bought a ticket to see this film has even heard of the original film, I think Overture has to be pleased. 2010 is shaping up to be a good year for horror films so far...The Crazies top $15 million in their opening and Valentine's Day has become the first film of the year to break $100 million.
Tom Macy: Another week, another horror movie opens to over $15 million. Who's surprised any more? I will say that the trailer was among the better ones I've seen for the genre recently. But honestly, what will it take for a horror movie to fail?
David Mumpower: Judging from the quotes I've seen thrown around, Overture Films is ecstatic with this result. I always love the shock that people in the industry demonstrate when they pay for a horror movie and it turns out to be a good movie. Nobody is ever good at hiding their surprise at this most unlikely turn of events. I really liked when NBC neglected to show the first USA versus Canada matchKim Hollis: What were your favorite Winter Olympics moments?
Josh Spiegel: As much as I congratulate Canada on winning the gold medal in hockey, the US/Canada game last week was pretty cool, if only because it was so tense. I also enjoyed watching the big Lindsey Vonn win on the same night Shaun White got the gold in snowboarding. That said, I was just as bored by curling as I've ever been, and found the puff pieces a bit too puffy. And also, if I never see figure skating again, I will die a very happy man.
Reagen Sulewski: CRRRROOOOSSSSBBYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
Kim Hollis: I loved the curling, all of the X-Games-esque events, and the hockey. I really enjoyed the Olympics this year despite NBC's best efforts to ruin them.
Jason Lee: Best moment was Shen and Zhao winning the Olympic Figure Skating pairs event. Saddest moment was watching that Dutch Speed skater move into the wrong lane on the instruction of his coach. Most annoying moment was everything to do with that stupid rivalry between Lindsay Vonn and Julia Mancuso.
David Mumpower: Jason has done a great job of hitting the highlights for me. I cannot imagine the frustration that would occur after years of training to lose a gold medal due to a coach's brain cramp. For me, curling remains a wonderful type of chess that combines strategy with execution requisites. I love it. I also was one of those short-sighted people whining about the implementation of X-Games events at the Olympics a few years ago. Nowadays, those have become some of my favorite portions of the competition. Snowboard Cross is the skiing equivalent of short track speed racing due to the high volume of athletes colliding. The moguls are a knee surgeon's dream come true. Watching the shock the legs absorb as the people race is awe-inspiring. And the aerials are the equivalent of people shot out of a cannon as a competitive sport. I love all of it and I say in all sincerity that the Olympics are my favorite thing in sports. I'm already counting down the days until the summer of 2012.
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