It's another big week at AMC Theares as 3 very different films open up. Like last week, we've decided to hold a little contest to see who amongst you Box Office Sunday morning quarterbacks can peer into your crystal balls and accurately predict the order the films will come in at the box office this coming weekend.
If you can properly predict the #1-#5 films at the box office in order, you'll be entered to win a prize pack of FIVE free drink and popcorn coupons valid at AMC Theatres!
But don't worry my friends, I'm not sending you into battle unarmed. I thought I'd run down for you the 3 new films entering the field of battle this week so you can know a little bit more before making your predictions. So here are your 3 new wide release films opening this week:
MACHETE
Synopsis: "The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he's about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he's been set up. He barely survives the sniper's bullet, and is soon out for revenge on his former employers, with the reluctant assistance of his old friend Cheech Marin, who has become a priest and taken a vow of nonviolence. If you hire him to take out the bad guys, make sure the bad guys aren't you!"
THE AMERICAN
Synopsis: "Alone among assassins, Jack is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde, is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto and pursues romance with local woman Clara. But by stepping out of the shadows, Jack may be tempting fate."
GOING THE DISTANCE
Synopsis: "Garrett (Justin Long) has always had a problem with commitment and understanding what women want. He seems to be doing everything right until he learns the hard way that he cannot speak the female language when his girlfriend drops him. That night, his friends want to brighten up his spirits by taking him to a bar. He meets Erin (Drew Barrymore) playing a game and ends up buying her a beer, then winning at bar trivia, and having breakfast with her the next morning. Erin is only in New York City for the summer, and will be returning to grad school in San Francisco in six weeks. They start a no-strings-attached summer fling relationship that turns into a seriously meaningful love affair. They realized that they were meant for each other, but when Erin returns home, will their love survive the distance, between New York City and San Francisco?"
So there you have it, you now have all the tools you need to make your bold predictions. Just hop into the comments area at the bottom (you might need to register to comment) and list off what you think will come in the #1-#5 spots in order at the box office.
You can enter your guess up until Friday at midnight PST. The winner will be selected from the correct predictions Monday and be notified via email. But don't go thinking this will be easy... of over 100 predictions last week only 4 people got it right.
So will "The Expendables" still be in the top 5? Can "Machete" chop his way to the top spot? Will "Going The Distance" go all the way to #1? You tell us. GO!
