As I predicted Valkyrie has opened lower than expected. It debuted yesterday on Christmas as the number four movie nationwide. In the top spot is the Owen Wilson/Jennifer Anniston pic Marley and Me. So essentially Cruise is being beat out by a dog, Brad Pitt (which is understandable) and Adam Sandler.
This was Cruise's second lowest opening performance since 1986. His lowest was the agenda driven Lions for Lambs which was soundly rejected by the American viewing public.
Quite honestly this was still higher than I expected it would do. There is a weak slate of movies out right now in the holiday season. Nothing huge and epic that would drive better numbers. No huge Pixar holiday classic, no massive epic, nothing huge.
I would love to see Gran Torino, the latest and possibly last Clint Eastwood endeavor as a director and star. Alas it has not opened here. It appears to be a Bronson meets Eastwood vigilante movie, well if the trailers are accurate. If that is the case I can't wait!
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