Disney is ready to strike hard at the Memorial Day weekend box-office with the release of "Aladdin", their latest live-action remake . The film has already brought in $7 million from Thursday night previews, and pundits are predicting a $60+ million debut from 4,400 theaters, and a total of up to $80 million for the four-day time frame. Critics are mostly mixed on "Aladdin", and the audience reception is confusing depending on which review aggregator websites you're checking out, but I don't believe there's anything stopping Disney from claiming the box-office crown this weekend.
The R-rated "Brightburn" provides a change of pace with a horror twist on the superhero genre. Starring Elizabeth Banks, and produced by "Guardians of the Galaxy" helmer, the film is expected to gross between $10 million and $13 million over the weekend from 2,600 theaters, and as much as $15 million for the extended holiday time frame.
Another new release is the R-rated comedy "Booksmart", actress Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, which is receiving glowing reviews from critics. And in limited release, it might be worth checking out the dramedy "Funny Story" starring Matthew Glave and Emily Bett Rickards.
The R-rated "Brightburn" provides a change of pace with a horror twist on the superhero genre. Starring Elizabeth Banks, and produced by "Guardians of the Galaxy" helmer, the film is expected to gross between $10 million and $13 million over the weekend from 2,600 theaters, and as much as $15 million for the extended holiday time frame.
Another new release is the R-rated comedy "Booksmart", actress Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, which is receiving glowing reviews from critics. And in limited release, it might be worth checking out the dramedy "Funny Story" starring Matthew Glave and Emily Bett Rickards.
Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.
ALADDIN
Official Synopsis
A street rat frees a genie from a lamp, granting all of his wishes and transforming himself into a charming prince in order to marry a beautiful princess. But soon, an evil sorcerer becomes hell-bent on securing the lamp for his own sinister purposes.
Film Details
- Director: Guy Ritchie
- Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Running Time: 128 min.
- Rating: PG for some action/peril
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 57% (137 fresh, 102 rotten, score: 5.8/10)
- Metacritic: 54 out of 100 (19 positive, 24 mixed, 2 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92% (average score: 4.5/5 from 630 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 5.4/10 (42 positive, 11 mixed, 30 negative).
- IMDb: 7.1/10 (10,545 votes)
BRIGHTBURN
Official Synopsis
What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?
Film Details
- Director: David Yarovesky
- Starring: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, Meredith Hagner
- Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
- Running Time: 91 min.
- Rating: R for horror violence/bloody images, and language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 62% (41 fresh, 25 rotten, score: 5.9/10)
- Metacritic: 45 out of 100 (6 positive, 12 mixed, 8 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 86% (average score: 3.8/5 from 37 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 6.9/10 (9 positive, 2 mixed, 2 negative).
- IMDb: 6.6/10 (3,406 votes)
BOOKSMART
Official Synopsis
The story follows Dever and Feldstein's characters, two academic superstars and best friends who, on the eve of their high school graduation, suddenly realize that they should have worked less and played more. Determined never to fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
Film Details
- Director: Olivia Wilde
- Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Billie Lourd, Skyler Gisondo, Diana Silvers
- Genre: Comedy
- Running Time: 102 min.
- Rating: R for strong sexual content and language throughout, drug use and drinking - all involving teens
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 99% (145 fresh, 2 rotten, score: 8.4/10)
- Metacritic: 85 out of 100 (44 positive, 2 mixed, 0 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 80% (average score: 4.4/5 from 10 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 5.0/10 (9 positive, 0 mixed, 8 negative).
- IMDb: 7.5/10 (1,756 votes)
FUNNY STORY
Official Synopsis
Walter Campbell (Matthew Glave) is an aging heartthrob struggling to keep up appearances--especially with his estranged adult daughter, Nic (Jana Winternitz). In an attempt to reconnect with his family, he invites himself to crash her vacation in Big Sur. Offering a ride to her friend Kim (Emily Bett Rickards), they bond in unexpected ways that are sure to ruin the lives of everyone in their path. From director Michael Gallagher comes a hilarious and heartfelt tragicomedy you never saw coming. Filled with memorable characters and award-winning performances, Funny Story teaches us about the destructive power of narcissism, the healing power of forgiveness, and the dangers of doing karaoke after drinking enough tequila.
Film Details
- Director: Michael J. Gallagher
- Starring: Matthew Glave, Emily Bett Rickards, Jana Winternitz, Nikki Limo
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Running Time: 84 min.
- Rating: Not Rated
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 91% (10 fresh, 1 rotten, score: 7.2/10)
- Metacritic: 57 out of 100 (2 positive, 3 mixed, 0 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 5.8/10 (108 votes)
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