Director: Elizabeth Allen (II)
Run Time: 1 hrs. 44 min.
Rating: G
The Bouw-Man.
My partner would probably not like me saying this, but you may want to check another website if you want true insight on “Ramona and Beezus.” I would never think about seeing a film such as this now or even 25-30 years ago. Obviously it’s intended for young girls. Guess what? I’m not part of that demographic.
From the trailer, it appears we have an eccentric young school girl who doesn’t quite fit in. As is customary, her family is going to encourage her to just be herself and it will all work out because she’s special. I’m sure there’s going to be some slapstick, strange behavior, overdone creativity and plenty of sentimental moments along the way in this 100-minute film.
They managed to assemble a relatively decent cast of established actors for this one. John Corbett (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”), Bridget Moynahan (“The Recruit”), Josh Duhamel (“Win a Date with Tad Hamilton), Ginnifer Goodwin (“He’s Just Not That Into You”) and Sandra Oh (“Sideways”) have all seen better days, and hopefully they all have another good film in them. I have no idea who Selena Gomez is. Should I? If that makes me old, then I guess I will just accept that statement and move on.
Prediction.
How many little girls will force their parents to take them to see this “G-rated” snoozer? I’m guessing around $11 million will come back in box office receipts during its opening weekend. I don’t think you it should be that high, but like I said, I’m not the one to ask.
Opening Weekend Gross: $11 Million
Noodles.
This is another movie that is so far outside my interests that I'll probably only see it once it comes on cable and I'm too sick to reach for the remote. Its not that it looks bad actually. Seems like a relatively standard little chick flick like Kitt Kittredge: American Girl, or Madeline. But as its painfully clear that I am not a little girl I find it hard to judge this one.
As for story, all the elements are there for a descent, perhaps heart warming affair with a touch of imagination thrown in. Some of the imagery reminds me of that Eddie Murphy fiasco Imagine That, where his daughter has hallucinations so he's forced to spend time with her. The problem there I think is that the movie was too focused on Eddie to be taken seriously as a kid's movie. At least 'Ramona' seems to be centered on where the money is...the kids.
Prediction.
This is the only really girl friendly kid's movie out right now, so I'm thinking it will do pretty good. Not great but descent. In order to do great I think its missing some form of cartoon animal with Nathan Lane's voice bouncing around the screen.
Opening Weekend: Gross: $22 Million
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