Comments on: A Christmas Carol Takes Weekend Boxoffice

By: lily

lily — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:50:18 +0000

A Christmas Carol was one of only two kid movies playing in theaters (Boston area). Wild Things was sold out and there were NO “G Rated” films playing this weekend. By default, we took our children (ages 6 and 8) to see A Christmas Carol and they hated it. Too scary. We had to leave.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:20:44 +0000

In America schools let out in late June.

Only Universities and Colleges (Post Secondary) let out at the end of April.

By: MandarinOrange

MandarinOrange — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:08:45 +0000

Although it is true that the numbers don’t lie there is a difference between christmas starting at the beginning of November and summer starting in may. The summer season is defined by the school year. Since school gets out at the beginning of may it is logical to start it that early. I still hold that the Christmas season (in America) is from American Thanksgiving to new years day. But I am still shocked at what Christmas Carol got, I expected Goats to be the leader.

By: David Lopan

David Lopan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:25:56 +0000

My gf and I went to see the box over the weekend. During the first trailer, the theater caught fire and everyone had to leave. We ended up receiving 2 free passes each for whatever movie we want in the future though. So that’s cool.

By: Corey B.

Corey B. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:27:28 +0000

The Box was so much better than A Christmas Carol, people should’ve went to see that instead. Other than that i’m not surprised with this weekends numbers.

By: Jeremy K.

Jeremy K. — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:07 +0000

Personally, I went to see and really enjoyed The Box this weekend. It is more than just a mere story of should-I-hit-the-button. And part of the point of the movie is the fact that people would choose to push the button regardless of the knowledge that it results in the death of somebody. I’ll admit, there are questions left unanswered and moments where I was like, “that was odd, but what purpose did it play?” Regardless, very entertaining and the overall point of the movie is still established despite those odd moments and unanswered questions. In the end I enjoyed it more than Southland Tales, but less than Donnie Darko.

By: Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:03:27 +0000

Nice. I actually don’t know what word to use because I more than liked the film, but I wouldn’t say I loved it. But it was a very good movie.

Jim Carrey actually surprised me, because I thought he was gonna just be joking around the whole movie, but he actually played the role seriously. Gary Oldman did good too, even though he kinda reminded me of a hobbit.

Good to see it made number 1.