It’s a old school/new school horror sequel versus a family friendly 3-D kids film in the race to get the top slot this weekend. Will Wes Craven‘s late-in-the-game sequel be able to relive its franchise’s former box office glory, or will it get trumped by the latest of a long line of animated kids films? Check out what we think below…
No charming millionaire or genius teen assassin was able to bring Hop down from its No. 1 spot. Last weekend the kid film surprised us all with its high gross ($38 million); despite grossing a lot less ($21.6 million) than last weekend, newcomers Arthur and Hanna were no match for Hop. A surprise to us was how poorly the highly anticipated comedy Your Highness did at the box office. It seems like audiences didn’t care to see a James Franco/Danny McBride reunion, nor Natalie Portman shooting arrows. The biopic Soul Surfer had more tickets sales, and landed at No. 4. Shocked? Us too.
Take a look at this weekend’s surprising numbers…
There appears to be a providential side to losing an arm in a shark attack. Bethany Hamilton, a sponsored teenage surfer, made national headlines after she survived an attack in 2004. She made INTERnational headlines when she refused to let a silly lack of limb stop her from competing. Now, she has a multi-million dollar film poised for release. TriStar Pictures & Film District present Sean McNamara’s Soul Surfer, starring Anna Sophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood. The picture opens nationwide Friday, March 25.
Check out the review below…
Pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton made international headlines after losing her left arm in a shark attack in 2004. Determined to keep competing, Hamilton’s inspirational comeback has moved people worldwide, and this weekend the surfer will gear up for the release of her feature film, Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid and Carrie Underwood. We we’re fortunate enough to sit down with Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Robb to discuss their work on the picture.
Check out the interview below…
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A couple weeks ago a teaser trailer was released for the upcoming biopic Soul Surfer, and as the title suggests — it’s about surfing. Well, it’s more of a combination of surfing and perseverance over a horrifying ordeal. The film refers to the lead character as played by AnnaSophia Robb, who stars as the real teenager (Bethany Hamilton) who caught America’s attention when the unthinkable happened to her while she was catching a wave. The official trailer for Soul Surfer has been released, check it out and you’ll see exactly what we mean…
The first trailer has been released for the Sean McNamara biopic Soul Surfer. Much like 127 Hours this film is based on actual events that center on a young person who loses a limb while participating in what’s supposed to be a fun activity. The movie stars AnnaSophia Rob as the title character, and also features Carrie Underwood in her feature film debut.
