Box Office Showdown! | 8/2-8/4 | 2 Guns, Smurfs 2, Wolverine - Blu-ray Forum

djgeneral · 07-30-2013, 12:24 AM

We haven't had one of these in a couple weeks, and with August starting, I figured it would be time to do another!

2 Guns (2,800+ theaters)
An elaborate scam has a DEA agent (Denzel Washington) and an NCIS agent (Mark Wahlberg) investigating one another in belief that they are stealing money from the mob. But when they realize that they were set up by the CIA, they must work together to return the money and stay alive.

Previous Info:
Washington - Flight (2012)
Opening Weekend: $24.9 million
US: $93.8 million
WW: $68 million
Total: $161.8 million

Wahlberg - Pain And Gain (2013)
Opening Weekend: $20.2 million
US: $49.8 million
WW: N/A
Total: $49.8 million

The Smurfs 2 (3,400+ theaters)
Gargamel, now a celebrity sorcerer, creates The Naughties (smurf-like creatures), hoping to harness magical Smurf essence. Using his new creation, he kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris. Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity transport, using magical crystals, to the real world and seek their friends Patrick and Grace Winslow and their son, Blue to help rescue Smurfette. Features a live action performance from Neil Patrick Harris and voice over work from pop sensation Katy Perry.

Previous Info:
The Smurfs
Opening Weekend: $35.6 million
US: $142.6 million
WW: $421.1 million
Total: $563.7 million

bowlingbilly10 · 07-30-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by djgeneral

We haven't had one of these in a couple weeks, and with August starting, I figured it would be time to do another!

2 Guns features
An elaborate scam has a DEA agent (Denzel Washington) and an NCIS agent (Mark Wahlberg) investigating one another in belief that they are stealing money from the mob. But when they realize that they were set up by the CIA, they must work together to return the money and stay alive.

I'm hoping that 2 guns will do better than the smurfs 2 but I think 2 guns will come in second.

I'm predicting the smurfs 2 $50 million
2 guns $33 million.

PocosuTheCamel · 07-30-2013, 12:32 AM

2 Guns with 35 million will be in first place.

chris_sc77 · 07-30-2013, 12:42 AM

If u pick anything other than smurfs 2 u will be wrong.
Smurfs 2 - $66 million opening
2 guns - $27 million
Wolverine - $ 19 million
Conjuring- $13 million

PocosuTheCamel · 07-30-2013, 12:44 AM

I also predict a $30 weekend for The Lone Ranger.

bowlingbilly10 · 07-30-2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djgeneral

We haven't had one of these in a couple weeks, and with August starting, I figured it would be time to do another!

2 Guns (2,800+ theaters)
An elaborate scam has a DEA agent (Denzel Washington) and an NCIS agent (Mark Wahlberg) investigating one another in belief that they are stealing money from the mob. But when they realize that they were set up by the CIA, they must work together to return the money and stay alive.

The Smurfs 2 (3,400+ theaters)
Gargamel, now a celebrity sorcerer, creates The Naughties (smurf-like creatures), hoping to harness magical Smurf essence. Using his new creation, he kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris. Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity transport, using magical crystals, to the real world and seek their friends Patrick and Grace Winslow and their son, Blue to help rescue Smurfette. Features a live
action performance from Neil Patrick Harris and voice over work from pop sensation Katy Perry.

Previous Info: The Smurfs
Opening Weekend: $35.6 million
US: $142.6 million
WW: $421.1 million
Total: $563.7 million

How is the smurfs 2 opening in more theaters than 2 guns??? That's not fair!!!

King Troll · 07-30-2013, 12:44 AM

2 guns - 88 mil

Don't underestimate Denzel

Taipan · 07-30-2013, 01:14 AM

2 guns looks fun, but I doubt it will outperform Smurfs 2.

blu-mike · 07-30-2013, 01:32 AM

Sharknado- $187M

jamesdevil · 07-30-2013, 01:48 AM

I feel like they've been advertising 2 Guns for a year so I'll go with that.

PocosuTheCamel · 07-30-2013, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu-mike

Sharknado- $187M

You sir are a genius.

Monterey Jack · 07-30-2013, 02:09 AM

The Smurfs 2 will dominate because it's been nearly a month since Despicable Me 2 and poopy "farting CGI critter" movies like this always make bank.

MD-Blu · 07-30-2013, 02:10 AM

Smurfs 2 will be #1 go ahead and mark it down.

Blu Titan · 07-30-2013, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Troll

2 guns - 88 mil

Don't underestimate Denzel

, Denzel has never been an $80 million opening weekend guy...Smurfs are going to crush him

. EDIT: I swear that I was thinking about CZAR as I posted, and now I see he voted for 2 Guns. Very predictable CZAR...very predictable.

Chaotic · 07-30-2013, 04:33 AM

1. The Smurfs 2 $90M
2. Wolverine $25M
3. 2 Guns $15M

Aerodude73 · 07-30-2013, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

, Denzel has never been an $80 million opening weekend guy...Smurfs are going to crush him

.

EDIT: I swear that I was thinking about CZAR as I posted, and now I see he voted for 2 Guns. Very predictable CZAR...very predictable.

You forgot the also Very Predictable, "Got 'Em!"

fitprod · 07-30-2013, 05:45 AM

Smurfs - $37 million
The Wolverine - $19.8 million (Could drop more... Apparently not enough stuff goes "Boom," and a city isn't destroyed for 45 minutes.)
2 Guns - $16 million
The Conjuring - $10 million
Despicable Me 2 - 9.9 million

fitprod

Chaotic · 07-30-2013, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitprod

Smurfs - $37 million
The Wolverine - $19.8 million (Could drop more... Apparently not enough stuff goes "Boom," and a city isn't destroyed for 45 minutes.)
2 Guns - $16 million
The Conjuring - $10 million
Despicable Me 2 - 9.9 million

fitprod

funny

Britbuffguy · 07-30-2013, 09:02 AM

Oh you just have to go with the kiddie film here. I bet Smurfs opens to like 48 million. Although my brother and his wife aren't letting their kids see it cause they hated the first one and are seeing PLANES instead!

I shall be seeing Wolverine and 2 Guns myself. Wait a few weeks on Smurfs.

esteban² · 07-30-2013, 10:20 AM

Smurfs 2 should lead ... Still haven't seen the first one, though. As a small kid I loved the Smurfs TV-series. And when I was a bit older I loved the comics, they were smart, sharp and about big themes in life, without losing the many jokes for alduts and children. This could have been all of that in a movie ... instead ... well, look at the trailers. Meh.

View Poll Results: Which film will make the most money from 8/2 to 8/4?
2 Guns	14	27.45%
The Smurfs 2	26	50.98%
The Wolverine	8	15.69%
Long Shot Option - The Conjuring/Despicable Me 2/Other	3	5.88%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

07-30-2013, 12:24 AM	#1
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	Box Office Showdown! \| 8/2-8/4 \| 2 Guns, Smurfs 2, Wolverine We haven't had one of these in a couple weeks, and with August starting, I figured it would be time to do another! 2 Guns (2,800+ theaters) An elaborate scam has a DEA agent (Denzel Washington) and an NCIS agent (Mark Wahlberg) investigating one another in belief that they are stealing money from the mob. But when they realize that they were set up by the CIA, they must work together to return the money and stay alive. Previous Info: Washington - Flight (2012) Opening Weekend: $24.9 million US: $93.8 million WW: $68 million Total: $161.8 million Wahlberg - Pain And Gain (2013) Opening Weekend: $20.2 million US: $49.8 million WW: N/A Total: $49.8 million The Smurfs 2 (3,400+ theaters) Gargamel, now a celebrity sorcerer, creates The Naughties (smurf-like creatures), hoping to harness magical Smurf essence. Using his new creation, he kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris. Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity transport, using magical crystals, to the real world and seek their friends Patrick and Grace Winslow and their son, Blue to help rescue Smurfette. Features a live action performance from Neil Patrick Harris and voice over work from pop sensation Katy Perry. Previous Info: *The Smurfs* Opening Weekend: $35.6 million US: $142.6 million WW: $421.1 million Total: $563.7 million Last edited by djgeneral; 07-30-2013 at 12:34 AM.

07-30-2013, 12:32 AM	#3
PocosuTheCamel Senior Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Texas 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1118 Digital collection:10	2 Guns with 35 million will be in first place.

07-30-2013, 12:42 AM	#4
chris_sc77 Banned Member since:Feb 2012 Location:OH Blu-ray collection:1345 DVD collection:4285 Digital collection:144 Trading Score:777	If u pick anything other than smurfs 2 u will be wrong. Smurfs 2 - $66 million opening 2 guns - $27 million Wolverine - $ 19 million Conjuring- $13 million

07-30-2013, 12:44 AM	#5
PocosuTheCamel Senior Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Texas 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1118 Digital collection:10	I also predict a $30 weekend for The Lone Ranger.

07-30-2013, 12:44 AM	#7
King Troll Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:686 Trading Score:127	2 guns - 88 mil Don't underestimate Denzel

07-30-2013, 01:14 AM	#8
Taipan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:In my theater room. Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:4	2 guns looks fun, but I doubt it will outperform Smurfs 2.

07-30-2013, 01:32 AM	#9
blu-mike Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:440 Blu-ray reviews:2	Sharknado- $187M

07-30-2013, 01:48 AM	#10
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	I feel like they've been advertising 2 Guns for a year so I'll go with that.

07-30-2013, 02:09 AM	#12
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	The Smurfs 2 will dominate because it's been nearly a month since Despicable Me 2 and poopy "farting CGI critter" movies like this always make bank.

07-30-2013, 02:10 AM	#13
MD-Blu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:KY 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:57	Smurfs 2 will be #1 go ahead and mark it down.

07-30-2013, 04:33 AM	#15
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	1. The Smurfs 2 $90M 2. Wolverine $25M 3. 2 Guns $15M

07-30-2013, 05:45 AM	#17
fitprod Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:1734 Blu-ray collection:5592 DVD collection:248 Digital collection:1960	Smurfs - $37 million The Wolverine - $19.8 million (Could drop more... Apparently not enough stuff goes "Boom," and a city isn't destroyed for 45 minutes.) 2 Guns - $16 million The Conjuring - $10 million Despicable Me 2 - 9.9 million fitprod

07-30-2013, 09:02 AM	#19
Britbuffguy Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Madison, WI 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:323 DVD collection:23 Trading Score:62	Oh you just have to go with the kiddie film here. I bet Smurfs opens to like 48 million. Although my brother and his wife aren't letting their kids see it cause they hated the first one and are seeing PLANES instead! I shall be seeing Wolverine and 2 Guns myself. Wait a few weeks on Smurfs.

07-30-2013, 10:20 AM	#20
esteban² Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:3	Smurfs 2 should lead ... Still haven't seen the first one, though. As a small kid I loved the Smurfs TV-series. And when I was a bit older I loved the comics, they were smart, sharp and about big themes in life, without losing the many jokes for alduts and children. This could have been all of that in a movie ... instead ... well, look at the trailers. Meh.

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