Welcome to the “Preview Reel” column, where we look at the week’s upcoming wide-release movies. Annabelle: Creation scared away the competition last week with an impressive $35 million. The summer box office is starting to wind down and we have two intriguing, but mostly low-profile releases this week; the buddy comedy The Hitman’s Bodyguard and the Nascar heist flick, Logan Lucky. Both look to tickle your funny bone, let’s see if either will succeed.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
What we are excited about: The one-two punch of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson is almost enough for us to get our butts in theaters. Add in the fact that it’s a “buddy” comedy, and we’re sold. The trailers have been leaning heavily on the two actor’s comedic chops, and for good reason as these are two of Hollywood’s funniest men. Hopefully the film will...
The Hitman’s Bodyguard
What we are excited about: The one-two punch of Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson is almost enough for us to get our butts in theaters. Add in the fact that it’s a “buddy” comedy, and we’re sold. The trailers have been leaning heavily on the two actor’s comedic chops, and for good reason as these are two of Hollywood’s funniest men. Hopefully the film will...
- 8/18/2017
- by Scott Davis
- CinemaNerdz
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