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Michael Lynderey: I think it's pretty good. This one's a film that has been pushed back once or twice, and if the studio didn't have much confidence in it, ten million may or may not sound that bad to them. I do reject the classification of Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman as "B-list stars". While I respect Perlman as an actor, surely Cage and Perlman are not on the same landscape in terms of box office history and drawing power? In general, I don't get the Nicolas Cage hate around these parts. Just because he's made a bad movie or two? There's nothing wrong with that. Many people have produced whole careers out of doing exactly that.

Reagen Sulewski: The low budget probably ensures a profit for this film, but what price your soul, you know? I think they knew what they were getting, burying this film on the first weekend of the year, so they're probably OK with the return. On the other hand, I don't see how anyone can walk away from this film thinking "you know, this is the one they'll remember me for. This is my legacy."

David Mumpower: Nic Cage is a witch! BURN HIM!

This looked like hot garbage, which makes me view a $10.6 million debut as a best case scenario result. The problem is that the legs for this film will be non-existent. It has opened lower than the apt comparison, 2006's The Wicker Man, while having the same budget. And we all know what the overriding opinion of that film is...

The line begins here.

Kim Hollis: Say whatever you want about Nic Cage and his recent career decisions. He deserves it.

Josh Spiegel: Memo to Nicolas Cage: Buying a mansion is not a good idea. Buying more than one mansion is even less of a good idea. Also, stop trying to be an action hero at the expense of being respected by anyone aside from schlock fans.





Matthew Huntley: Hey Nic, in real life, I think you're probably a little coo-coo, so use that to your advantage, will ya? Let's have more Matchstick Mens and Weather Mans and less movies about adventurers with bad haircuts and cheesy dialogue. Your box-office numbers might not go up, but our veneration for you will.

Bruce Hall: Unless I'm thinking of someone else, at one time Cage was one of the most well regarded stars in film. Maybe that's why he went hog wild with his bank book. Maybe that's why these days he'll seemingly jump on board any project with a decent paycheck and an ample catering budget. I don't understand it but the longer this downward slide continues the more irrelevant he risks becoming as a serious actor and the harder he may find it to land credible roles. He has a famously devoted fan base but even rats on a sinking ship would rather try swimming from New York to London than take their chances below deck. It's too bad because despite his unorthodox style, at his best Nic Cage is one of the best in the business. But once you've truly become a joke it's awfully hard to go back.

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