CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Real Steel
Blu-ray Review: Kids Will Like ‘Real Steel,’ Adults May Be Bored
Submitted by BrianTT on February 1, 2012 - 5:47pmCHICAGO – For pre-teen boys, a movie about fighting robots probably can’t possibly be too long. For their parents, guardians, or babysitters, the fact that “Real Steel” is a ridiculously-overlong 127 minutes is worth noting. The film plays like gangbusters to eight-to-twelve year old boys (and the PG-13 rating is silly given the general lack of non-robot violence) but wears out its welcome for pretty much everyone else. There are things to like here, but not enough to overcome its bloated personality.
Film News: ‘Immortals’ Debut Wins Weekend Box Office
Submitted by TimBMartens on November 14, 2011 - 11:12amCHICAGO – After two weeks of the animated feature film “Puss in Boots” holding the box office crown, this week the new film “Immortals” took the crown. Earning an estimated $32 million, the action packed mythological film easily brought in enough to be deemed number one.
Film News: ‘Puss in Boots’ Wins Weekend Box Office For Second Consecutive Week
Submitted by TimBMartens on November 7, 2011 - 8:51amCHICAGO – For the second week in a row, the animated DreamWorks feature “Puss in Boots” came in with the top spot at the weekend box office. The film, based on the feline character that originated in the “Shrek” series, totaled $33 million in its second week in theaters.
Film News: ‘Puss in Boots’ Takes Box Office Crown on Halloween Weekend
Submitted by TimBMartens on October 31, 2011 - 7:27amCHICAGO – Halloween weekend belonged to the cats this year as “Puss in Boots” beat out “Paranormal Activity 3” for the box office crown. The new animated feature starring a feline character that was first brought to us in the “Shrek” franchise proved that kids movies are still king of the box office of late.
Film News: ‘Paranormal Activity 3’ Sets Box Office Record With Weekend Win
Submitted by TimBMartens on October 24, 2011 - 8:05amCHICAGO – “Paranormal Activity 3” made record breaking audiences scream all weekend long and hauled in enough money to not only be named box office king for this weekend, but for all time from any September/October fall release.
Film News: ‘Real Steel’ Wins Second Round at Weekend Box Office
Submitted by TimBMartens on October 17, 2011 - 8:29amCHICAGO- In the battle of boxing robots and dancing teens, the robots have won in a split decision. In its second weekend in theaters, “Real Steel” has won back-to-back box office bouts, winning this past weekend by a very close scorecard.
Film News: ‘Real Steel’ Wins Weekend Box Office Bout
Submitted by TimBMartens on October 9, 2011 - 5:54pmCHICAGO – The new futuristic boxing film “Real Steel” rocked and socked its way to the box office crown this weekend, dethroning last week’s winner, “Dolphin Tale.” The new film, starring Hugh Jackman, brought in an estimated $27.3 million.
Film Review: ‘Real Steel’ Overcomes Harebrained Premise With Heart, Quenching Hollywood Wizardry
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 8, 2011 - 4:41pmCHICAGO – Try selling a friend on paying to see a movie with you about machine-operated boxing where humans control robots for money.
Film News: ‘Dolphin Tale’ Makes Splash, Wins Box Office
Submitted by TimBMartens on October 2, 2011 - 12:20pmCHICAGO – In its second week in theaters, the inspirational/family drama “Dolphin Tale” dethroned “The Lion King 3D” for the box office win. The film, which follows the relationship between a boy and a dolphin that lost its tail in a crab trap, had shown interest in its first week’s release, but went a step further in week two.