Paramount's "Sonic the Hedgehog" is ready to conquer the Presidents Day weekend with around $46 million over the extended holiday from 4,130 theaters, which is the largest opening ever for a video game adaptation. The film has already delivered $3 million from Thursday previews.
But the Sonic movie isn't the only wide release this weekend. Three more films are competing for a big debut at the box-office. The first is the romance "The Photograph", which aims to take advantage of Valentine's Day. So far the film is off to a modest start with $650,000 from previews, and its four-day launch is expected to land somewhere between $10-13 million from 2,500 theaters.
Another new release is Blumhouse's "Fantasy Island" reboot which opens in 2,784 theaters and is expected to finish the four-day weekend with around $15 million. "Downhill", a remake of the 2014 film "Force Majeure", is also out in theaters this weekend, but it doesn't look like the film will finish in the Top 10.
But the Sonic movie isn't the only wide release this weekend. Three more films are competing for a big debut at the box-office. The first is the romance "The Photograph", which aims to take advantage of Valentine's Day. So far the film is off to a modest start with $650,000 from previews, and its four-day launch is expected to land somewhere between $10-13 million from 2,500 theaters.
Another new release is Blumhouse's "Fantasy Island" reboot which opens in 2,784 theaters and is expected to finish the four-day weekend with around $15 million. "Downhill", a remake of the 2014 film "Force Majeure", is also out in theaters this weekend, but it doesn't look like the film will finish in the Top 10.
Synopses, details, critical/audience reception, trailers, and more after the jump.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
Official Synopsis
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a live-action adventure comedy based on the global blockbuster video game franchise from Sega that centers on the infamously brash bright blue hedgehog. The film follows the (mis)adventures of Sonic as he navigates the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound -- human -- best friend Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Sonic and Tom join forces to try and stop the villainous Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) from capturing Sonic and using his immense powers for world domination. The film also stars Tika Sumpter and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic.
Film Details
- Director: Jeff Fowler
- Starring: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Family
- Running Time: 99 min.
- Rating: PG for action, some violence, rude humor and brief mild language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 64% (72 fresh, 41 rotten, score: 5.8/10)
- Metacritic: 47 out of 100 (13 positive, 16 mixed, 7 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94% (average score: 4.5/5 from 614 user ratings)
- Metacritic: 8.7/10 (124 positive, 4 mixed, 7 negative).
- IMDb: 7.0/10 (2,181 votes)
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Official Synopsis
When famed photographer Christina Eames unexpectedly dies, she leaves her estranged daughter Mae Morton (Issa Rae) hurt, angry and full of questions. When a photograph tucked away in a safe-deposit box is found, Mae finds herself on a journey delving into her mother's early life and ignites a powerful, unexpected romance with a rising-star journalist, Michael Block (LaKeith Stanfield).
Film Details
- Director: Stella Meghie
- Starring: LaKeith Stanfield, Issa Rae, Chelsea Peretti, Courtney B. Vance, Lil Rel Howery, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Teyonah Paris
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Running Time: 106 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for sexuality and brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 76% (34 fresh, 11 rotten, score: 6.8/10)
- Metacritic: 62 out of 100 (15 positive, 5 mixed, 0 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 88% (average score: 4.4/5 from 164 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 7.1/10 (68 votes)
FANTASY ISLAND
Official Synopsis
In Blumhouse's new spin on Fantasy Island, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island's mystery in order to escape with their lives.
Film Details
- Director: Jeff Wadlow
- Starring: Lucy Hale, Maggie Q, Portia Doubleday, Michael Rooker, Michael Pena, Kim Coates, Ryan Hansen
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Horror
- Running Time: 100 min.
- Rating: PG-13 for violence, terror, drug content, suggestive material and brief strong language
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 16% (4 fresh, 21 rotten, score: 3.5/10)
- Metacritic: 22 out of 100 (0 positive, 4 mixed, 13 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 62% (average score: 3.2/5 from 8 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 5.2/10 (456 votes)
DOWNHILL
Official Synopsis
Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other. Inspired by the motion picture FORCE MAJEURE by Ruben Östlund
Film Details
- Director: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
- Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Miranda Otto, Zoe Chao, Zach Woods
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Running Time: 86 min.
- Rating: R for language and some sexual material
Critical Reception
- Rottentomatoes: 45% (42 fresh, 52 rotten, score: 5.6/10)
- Metacritic: 49 out of 100 (13 positive, 20 mixed, 1 negative).
Audience Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes: 17% (average score: 1.9/5 from 36 user ratings)
- Metacritic: N/A
- IMDb: 4.3/10 (248 votes)
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