How well would your ideal movie fare at the box office?

I dont know whether thats a good thing or not nap.

Man Bomb (R)
(Adventure/Action)
Starring Vin Diesel and Marla Sokoloff
Also Featuring James Brolin, Joaquin Phoenix, Eliza Dushku, and Carly Pope
Directed by John Woo
Screenplay by David Koepp

Projected Budget Range: $40-49 Million
Planned Release Date: August

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$14.46 million (Opening Weekend)
$74.24 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 2%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 1%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Ron Wells, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Chris Gore, Film Threat


The sexy story of one mans fight against the deadliest of foes: himself!!!
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This would be great fun:

One Hour of Pure Pain (R)
(Lingering Illness/Martial Arts/Horror)
Starring Andy Dick and Jessica Biel
Also Featuring Jamie Foxx and Johnny Knoxville
Directed by Woody Allen
Screenplay by Luc Besson

Projected Budget Range: $60-69 Million
Planned Release Date: August

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$9.64 million (Opening Weekend)
$46.87 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 2%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 1%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Chris Gore, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Jonathan Foreman, New York Post
Even :ack:'er
 
its a shame the erotic catagory was included in the genres, I was looking forward to "the erotic adventures of hercules" and "The erotic adventures of Lettuce C. Largepackage"
 
The latest comic book adaptation:

The Human Dung Beetle (PG-13)
(Comic Book)
Starring Jim Carrey and Reese Witherspoon
Also Featuring Rowan Atkinson, Jon Bon Jovi, and Carrie-Anne Moss
Directed by Sam Raimi
Screenplay by Philippa Boyens

Projected Budget Range: $50-59 Million
Planned Release Date: May

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$12.38 million (Opening Weekend)
$109.64 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 7%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: Slim to None

Critic Most Likely to Praise: A.O. Scott, New York Times
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Rita Kempley, Washington Post


I think we can all agree that Jim Carrey would be the perfect actor to portray the Human Dung Beetle.
 
Cannae (PG-13)
(Historical Epic/War)
Starring George Clooney and Maria Bello
Also Featuring Vin Diesel, Ian McKellen, and Izabella Scorupco
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay by Peter Jackson

Projected Budget Range: $100-109 Million
Planned Release Date: March

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$19.23 million (Opening Weekend)
$110.03 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 18%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 4%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Ron Wells, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Matthew Abrams, Chucklehound.com

(Hannibal played by Vin Diesel) :lol:
 
I figured Id try a reality one:


Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl (PG-13)
(Adventure/Fantasy/Action)
Starring Johnny Depp
Also Featuring Orlando Bloom and Geoffrey Rush
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Screenplay by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio

Projected Budget Range: $50-59 Million
Planned Release Date: July

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$15.52 million (Opening Weekend)
$79.06 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 8%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: Slim to None

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Ron Wells, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Rita Kempley, Washington Post
 
Dark Lotus (R)
(Adventure/Fantasy/Historical Epic/Martial Arts)
Starring Samuel L. Jackson and Lucy Liu
Also Featuring Jet Li, Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, and Rose McGowan
Directed by John Woo
Screenplay by John Logan

Projected Budget Range: $60-69 Million
Planned Release Date: July

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$19.16 million (Opening Weekend)
$84.14 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 5%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 2%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Jay Carr, Boston Globe
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Matthew Abrams, Chucklehound.com

Well, well. The critic most likely to skewer is the dork who runs the website. If someone wants to lend me $70 million, I'll be sure to give him something to criticize
 
Originally posted by napoleon526
The latest comic book adaptation:
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Hmm :hmm: Good idea...

Donald Duck - The Movie (PG-13)
(Talking Animal/Slasher/Vampire)
Starring Snoop Dogg and Cameron Diaz
Also Featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Gérard Depardieu
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
Screenplay by M. Night Shyamalan
Projected Budget Range: $20-29 Million
Planned Release Date: August
Projected Box Office Receipts:
$18.05 million (Opening Weekend)
$74.84 million (Total Domestic Gross)
Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 4%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 1%
Critic Most Likely to Praise: The Self-Made Critic, Selfmadecritic.com
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Rita Kempley, Washington Post

Just imagine Snoop Dog talking like Donald Duck :lol:

Indeed, who is Rita Kempley from Washington Post? And why does she hate all these cool movies?
 
FBI Warning, then Blank Blue Screen for Two Hours (PG)
(Mystery)
Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Beckinsale
Directed by Rob Cohen
Screenplay by Philippa Boyens

Projected Budget Range: $0-1 Million
Planned Release Date: January

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$12.69 million (Opening Weekend)
$78.64 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 6%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: Slim to None

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Rita Kempley, Washington Post

Wow, a potentially huge profit! And hey, there's a 6% chance of getting an Oscar nomination! :lol:

(mystery because everyone will wonder if there's supposed to be any content, PG because there was no G, and Jim Carrey, Kate Beckinsale, Rob Cohen, and Philippa Boyens because I had to pick somebody)
 
Worst....Movie....Ever.... (PG-13)
(Historical Epic/Office Politics/Talking Animal/True Story)
Starring David Arquette and Molly Shannon
Also Featuring Tim Allen, Rowan Atkinson, Erika Christensen, and Joan Cusack
Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans
Screenplay by Woody Allen and Ice Cube

Projected Budget Range: $50-59 Million
Planned Release Date: July

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$16.64 million (Opening Weekend)
$73.11 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 4%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 1%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Ron Wells, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Rita Kempley, Washington Post


It wasn't easy assembling the worst group of actors in the hollywood scene today: but we did.

Coming soon to a theatre near you: action? no! Adventure? NO! Comedy? Not Intentionally!

We had a plot, but it was too much for this group to handle.

FROM COLUMBIA TRISTAR!
 
Okay, I had to make this movie

Awakening Empire (PG-13)
(Historical Epic/War)
Starring Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry
Also Featuring Taye Diggs, Salma Hayek, and Lucy Liu
Directed by John Woo
Screenplay by John Logan and M. Night Shyamalan

Projected Budget Range: $70-79 Million
Planned Release Date: December

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$20.25 million (Opening Weekend)
$84.11 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 7%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 2%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Ron Wells, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Chris Gore, Film Threat

Whoo-Hoo!!!
Highest projected opening weekend so far!!!

Also like to thank napoleon526 for my newest addiction
 
This movie would be so cool:

The Gargantuan Hitler-Cyborg War Machine (R)
(Revenge Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Midlife Crisis)
Starring Vin Diesel and Téa Leoni
Also Featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Ian McKellen, and Denise Richards
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Screenplay by John Logan

Projected Budget Range: $50-59 Million
Planned Release Date: October

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$12.95 million (Opening Weekend)
$63.40 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 11%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 4%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Ron Wells, Film Threat
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Rita Kempley, Washington Post
 
Too cool to be true (PG-13)
(Caper Comedy/Spy)
Starring Harrison Ford and Helena Bonham Carter
Also Featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Ian McKellen, Brittany Murphy, and Liv Tyler
Directed by Ridley Scott
Screenplay by J.K. Rowling

Projected Budget Range: $70-79 Million
Planned Release Date: December

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$18.98 million (Opening Weekend)
$99.85 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 10%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 3%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Jack Garner, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Chris Gore, Film Threat

I know Helena Bonham Carter doesn't draw crowds, but she's one foxy lady anyway :goodjob: And at least we're going to make a profit...now, where's the Dreamworks phonenumber..... :D
 
I believe I hold the distinction of most money:
$101.83 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Civ3 Gods are popular :).
 
I smoke crack, so I have no idea what you did last summer (R)
(True Story/Slasher/Teen Angst)
Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt
Also Featuring Jack Black, Michelle Rodriguez, and Neve Campbell
Directed by John Woo
Screenplay by William Shakespeare

Projected Budget Range: $40-49 Million
Planned Release Date: May

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$15.00 million (Opening Weekend)
$56.88 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 2%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 1%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Jack Garner, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Chris Gore, Film Threat

:mischief:
 
The Bible 2: Jesus Strikes Back (PG-13)
(Adventure/Historical Epic)
Starring Ewan McGregor and Rosario Dawson
Also Featuring Derek Jacobi and Jimmy Smits
Directed by Peter Jackson
Screenplay by M. Night Shyamalan

Projected Budget Range: $50-59 Million
Planned Release Date: December

Projected Box Office Receipts:
$17.38 million (Opening Weekend)
$124.75 million (Total Domestic Gross)

Chance of getting Oscar Nomination: 19%
Chance of winning at least one Oscar: 3%

Critic Most Likely to Praise: Jack Garner, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Critic Most Likely to Skewer: Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post


Ewan McGregor as Jesus
Rosario Dawson as Mary Magdalene
Derek Jacobi as St. Peter
Jimmy Smits as St. Paul
 
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