Production Budget: ?
Director: Tom Dey
Run Time: 1 Hr. 27 Mins.
Rating: PG
The Bouw-Man.
Do they really have to make a live action film on everyone of my favorite childhood cartoons? It killed me when they went that route with “Underdog,” and now we’re faced with another canine humiliation. I guess if you have name recognition, it’s due to get exploited some day. This time Owen Wilson trades in his master claim to lend his voice as the title character. It’s a shame he didn’t realize that “Marley and Me” set such a high standard for movies involving animals that this appears headed for disaster. If you were able to make it through the trailer, you know what to expect from this CGI picture. You’re in line for same old adventure story with colorful animal sidekicks with cute and original voices. It’s obvious they are really promoting that ghastly dog dancing scene, so hopefully that’s enough proof to let this one pass. After all, didn’t “Furry Vengeance” teach you anything about poor choices.
Prediction.
With “Shrek 2” performing strong for two consecutive weeks, I don’t feel “Marmaduke” will pull enough of an audience in to justify its existence. However, I’ll revert back to the “child draw rule” of adding 50 percent to my original guess. Look for $12 million from “Marmaduke” over the weekend.
Opening Weekend Gross: $12 Million
Noodles.
Really? Marmaduke? Really? This is a film that HAD to be made because the world was crying out for a real live version of Marmaduke? Of the big fictional dog characters they could have chosen, this is probably the most boring idea for a dog picture since Beethoven's Big Break. Was Clifford the Big Red Dog tied up in licensing issues?
And when the announcer says enthusiastically..."Owen Wilson is Marmaduke" a voice in my head replied, "Who the Hell cares?" The lack of star power in the non-dog roles adds to my belief that this movie is a huge snooze fest. There was not one joke in that trailer that didn't fall flat and make my eyes roll. No. No. No. Bad Producers!
Prediction.
My kids aren't even slightly excited to see this flick, and they love dogs. I think this is going to compete with MacGruder for worst opening of the year.
Opening Weekend: Gross: $3.8 Million
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