Weekend Box Office Report (February 16th - February 18th)

Weekend Box Office Report (February 16th - February18th)

Disclaimer: Every Monday, I will post the top five movies that grossed the most money DOMESTICALLY (in the United States), with some brief thoughts about each film. 

1. Black Panther ($201.80 Million): As mentioned in my previous post, the fact that the film was able to crack 200 million is a triumph all unto itself. Marvel Studios is popping those campaigns bottles, because this is yet another smash hit film for them, and deservedly so - the cultural relevance of this movie, as well as the fact that it is a great film, make it deserved of the high praise and money that it is making now, and for awhile to come. 

2. Peter Rabbit ($17.60 Million): I suppose children may want to see this film? I honestly saw very little appeal to even children with the mixture of CGI rabbits and real people, but perhaps this is the counter programming that they were looking for - I wouldn't know. Regardless, here it sits, at number 2, probably not for long though, as more and more movies come out in February and March. 

3. Fifty Shades Freed ($17.32 Million): Again, perhaps this is just the counter programming of this film that its still lingering up in the top. From all accounts, this film is not good and on par with the rest of the franchise, so it stands to reason that this movie will not be here for much longer either. But then agin, it does have a fanbase. 

4. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ($7.93 Million): This film is a triumph all unto itself, just like Black Panther is. It crossed 900 million dollars worldwide recently, making it one of Sony's most lucrative, and most profitable films ever. The fact that it is in week 9 and still making money is incredible, and it may still be sticking around the top 5 for another week or so. 

5.  The 15:17 to Paris ($7.62 Million): Clint Eastwood's experimental film surrounding real events and real soldiers playing their actual selves didn't do so well with critics, but it is sitting at the top 5 regardless in its 2nd week. 

Honorable Mention - The Greatest Showman ($5.07 Million): I only mention this because I truly think that this is such a great story of a film that only made 8 million opening weekend and was doomed to fail, and yet came roaring back with such tremendous legs and now has over 340 million dollars worldwide. As stated in my review, this film is well deserving of praise, perhaps not of the storyline, but of the music, and hopefully it continues to make money for another few weeks.