The Street Critic: What Moviegoers Are Dying to See (2007/11/13)- Tickets to Movies in Theaters, Broadway Shows, London Theatre & More

This week the hard-working handsome-face, Paul Walker, returns to the boxoffice with Running Scared. His competition includes: a cuddly, gender-bending story for young and old alike, Madea’s Family Reunion; a gritty Cuba Gooding Jr. cop drama, Dirty; an animated tale about a magic diamond Doogal; and admittedly Paul, himself, in last week’s released hit, Eight Below. Other contenders still fighting for high numbers during this winter season, include The Pink Panther and Date Movie. It’s clear the mood is all about lighter comedic fare this month–edging out the harder fare. We wonder if the winter doldrums may have anything to do with it.

Either way, we watch closely to see how the battle of Paul Walker vs. Paul Walker will pan out. Who knows, maybe a gun-toting church “lady” (in drag), with a cult-following will step-in and be the victor. Actually, returning to the box-office with a sly one-two hit would be a very fitting move for the tough-as-nails Madea, now wouldn’t it?

		Critic: Nestor Vasquez You’re Seeing: Final Destination 3 Because…: I like movies like that. I like to get scared. And I like when people die like that.” - Advertisement -

		Critic: Annita Adolph You’re Seeing: Running Scared Because…: “I like this guy who’s in it [Paul Walker]. I think he’s hot….What’s his name again—Paul Walker? Yeah that’s his name. he was in Deep Blue, or something like that.

		Critic: Alex Manov You’re Seeing: Munich Because…: “I heard it’s really good from friends. And I’ve really wanted to see it for a few weeks now, but I haven’t had the chance to…”

		Critic: Daviorr Snipes You’re Seeing: Night Watch [2] Because…: “I heard about how popular it is in Russia. And it’s finally here for the trilogy—so I thought I would see what all the fuss is about.”

		Critic: Stu Salomowitz You’re Seeing: Date Movie Because…: “I got two hours to kill…”

		Critic: Jen Marco & Family You’re Seeing: Eight Below Because…: “Trying to find something that is good for the whole family. And that would please a teenager, a ten year old and a grandmother [glamorous, but off camera], all at once.”

		Critic: Eric Rausch You’re Seeing: Walk the Line Because…: “It was an absolutely amazing film. They both deserve Academy Awards for that film. I though it was just great.”

		Critic: Endi Pena [& Almi Rojas] You’re Seeing: Big Mamma’s House 2 Because…: “Big Mamma—it’s SO funny. I love how they act and all that. I really like funny stuff—it’s a comedy, hey c’mon… ”

		Critic: Jaqueline A. Larmonie You’re Seeing: Night Watch [2] Because…: “I like a little bit of horror and science-fiction. And I just saw a film from Wes Craven here.”

		Critic: Nastassja Hermitt You Just Saw: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion Because…:…: “At first I saw, like, her other movies—I mean his other movies, and I though they were really good. I thought it was like a play–like the DVD. It’s a good family movie. Really great.

		Critic: Julie Stainer [& Jen Nails] You’re Seeing: Good Night, And Good Luck Because…: “George Clooney was pretty hot when he was on the Facts of Life! Pretty much–that’s the only reason [chuckles]…” Jen adds…: “Amen! I don’t really care what it’sabout [laughs].”

Photos by Lisa Collins.

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