Let the Slump Begin! Horrid Film Fans, Commence Wetting Yourselves.

Commentary for a Lonely Friday:
Well, it's that time of year again. This weekend and next are the worst weekends to make an appearance at the silver screen: Both for films and, more often than not, for ticket holders as well as studios quietly dump their scraps out of storage to make room for more caged monkeys that come up with future story lines.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Do people not go these weekends because the films suck? Or do the films suck, so the people don't go?
Let's not forget that 2 years ago this weekend, 'Dickie Roberts' entered the scene and took the number one spot - with a 6.6 million dollar take. 6.6??George Lucas makes more than that when he farts. And so far, the North American Box Office is in for it again. Leading the pack is "The Sound of Thunder" with our favourite "what the hell are you doing?" star, Ben Kingsley. CNN has posted a roastful review that is surprisingly jovial in its writing. They report that this flick has been sitting on the Warner shelves for 2 years waiting for the worst possible moment to release it on otherwise stupid film goers. And the Time is Nigh. I mean look at that thing, what is it? A lizard with a Gorilla head? It's not supposed to be scary is it? It looks like a turd with a splash of colour.

Todd has made the occasional point that Ben Kingsley has made some pretty rough choices in the past while and this is looking to be his Don of all choices. I gather the entire cast was hoping this would never see the light of day, even if it is tucked into the dark corner of Labour Day Weekend.

The other headliners this weekend that you've never heard of are "Underclassmen" and "The Baxter". I haven't and won't be seeing them, so hey, they might be good, but they may be getting their release this weekend for a reason. G'head and se e'em if you're lonely.

Your choices lie with Constant Gardner or Transporter 2. Feel free to start a cult following with everything else.