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"The real reason for The Soloist getting bumped into March '09? Every single test, every single cut, the scores kept going down. It's a non-audience picture and just a tank." -- a good and trusted fellow who tends to pass along good stuff.
And yet I wonder. How problematic could Joe Wright's film be if it's scheduled to open the AFI Fest a few days from now?
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on October 19, 2008 at 9:53 AM
comment #1
TVMCCA
says ...
Fascinating. I would have thought the combination of Susannah Grant (someone who loves formula and Hollywood convention) and Joe Wright (who isn't a shabby director, as PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and ATONEMENT demonstrated)--plus the actors--qualifiesTHE SOLOIST as primo mainstream awards-season fare.
So this means that either: a. BENJAMIN BUTTON reinvents David Fincher as the new Zemeckis or b. the speculation that Dreamworks is being punished for leaving the Paramount lot is correct.
Posted by TVMCCA
at October 19, 2008 11:06 AM
comment #2
huntermdaniels
says ...
I can corroborate that this film has been doing a lot of test screenings. Didn't go to any. But I've been invited to...4...I think. Only 2 films have screened that often. Nacho Libre and Case 39. The latter film STILL hasn't seen release.
Posted by huntermdaniels
at October 19, 2008 11:49 AM
comment #3
crsryan
says ...
A) Wouldn't Zemeckis rather be reinvented as the new Fincher?
B) Paramount probably wouldn't do this over the strident objection of Tony Stark, so as great as Wright as, he's probably just made a somewhat non-commercial film -- the end.
Posted by crsryan
at October 19, 2008 11:51 AM
comment #4
The InSneider
says ...
Damn, Case 39... there's a blast from the past. I've been looking forward to that. Ever see Christian Alvart's Antibodies. Good stuff. Now that's a movie that should be remade!
Posted by The InSneider
at October 19, 2008 12:30 PM
comment #5
George Prager
says ...
But I was so looking forward to Jamie Foxx prancing around like a tit during awards season.
Posted by George Prager
at October 19, 2008 12:34 PM
comment #6
EDouglas
says ...
Then why on earth are DreamWorks screening this during the Hollywood Film Festival? If it's that bad wouldn't reviews from the film festival kill any chances it has when it opens next year? I hope they're wrong... I'm a fan of Joe Wright and Downey Jr., and it would be nice if he was on a roll and not back to making movies like "Fur" (UGH)
Posted by EDouglas
at October 19, 2008 12:49 PM
comment #7
The InSneider
says ...
RDJ was quite good in Fur!
Posted by The InSneider
at October 19, 2008 1:23 PM
comment #8
romeoisbleeding
says ...
This is hard to believe. Just the other day you posted that someone said it was a very good movie.. I have read on blogs reviews from people who saw it at early screenings and loved it. I seriously doubt it will tank. The book is selling very well. It will find an audience. It would be funny if it turns out being more successful than some other movies that still get a chance at Oscar nominations.
Posted by romeoisbleeding
at October 19, 2008 3:11 PM
comment #9
iamwhoiam
says ...
I'm surprised because i heard good things from people who went to screenings. I guess we'll know in two weeks.
And yes, Downey was terrific in Fur. In fact, he was terrific in every movie he's done, regardless of the film's quality.
Posted by iamwhoiam
at October 19, 2008 5:10 PM
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