The box office shed some awe-inspiring light on “Thor: (within) The Dark World” last weekend, as the Marvel hero in magnificent sequel wonder wandered all the way to that lighthearted, coveted top spot. Will our hero du jour once again win the box-office war? How long will audiences participate in the “Ender’s Game?” Long enough to end alien invasions continuously invading our screens? What if “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” on his best behavior during his “Last Vegas” trip with Hollywood’s aging elite? How bad could that be? Perhaps on their do-good rampage they can “Free Birds” from a hungry, colorless world where famished moviegoers consider them the main course.
Happily, the course to supreme entertainment appears smooth this weekend, as all of our well-weathered warriors prepare to make room on the big screen for some worthy competition. Casting aside morality and movie manners is “The Book Thief,” who intends to steal story ideas as well as audience attention. Well-mannered “The Best Man (is ready for the best) Holiday” at our celebratory movie theaters with “Great Expectations” for a rousing rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic novel featured during (he hopes) THE greatest weekend at the movies.
From seaside days to starry nights, may your weekend possess stolen movie moments and exceed all entertainment expectations…
