Great to know THE HAPPENING is doing well,I expected the worst reading some reviews here in London,but having watched the movie I can say its a much superior movie than some of the thrillers at the cinema these days. Yea Marky doesnt quite cut it as a college lecturer,but give him some time he'll soon win you over, over the course of the movie. Agreed,its probably not as scary as some of the previous Shyamalan movies,but its high on shock factor,there is one every 5 minutes...I still get creeps thinking of that old lady who goes nuts,its one of the most affecting scenes Ive seen in a while..I would recommend THE HAPPENING,just dont go expecting a high budget SFX movie..
Kamal Hassan starrer Dasavatharam has opened better than the much fancied Bollywood comedy Mere Baap Pehle Aap.
Initial UK Box Office figures state Dasavatharam making $246,677 in its first weekend, while Mere Baap Pehle Aap lagged behind with $199,469. Dasavatharam was shown on a mere 19 screens compared to 31 for Mere Baap Pehle Aap. The per screen average of Dasavatharam was $12,983, second only to big new entry The Incredible Hulk ($13,087). Per screen average for Mere Baap Pehle Aap stood at $6,434. Dasavatharam entered the chart at number 11 while Mere Baap Pehle Aap was number 13.
In its second week of release, Amitabh Bachchan starrer Sarkar Raj fell 8 places… from number 8 to number 16. Still showing on a high 48 screens, the film recorded collections of $100,191, with its total now at $605,289. The only other new Indian release of the week, Summer 2007, made an unimpressive debut… $2,398 on 7 screens with an average of $343.
UK BOLLYWOOD/INDIAN BOX OFFICE CHART: 1. Dasavatharam 2. Mere Baap Pehle Aap 3. Sarkar Raj 4. Summer 2007
Kamal Hassan starrer Dasavatharam has opened better than the much fancied Bollywood comedy Mere Baap Pehle Aap.
Initial UK Box Office figures state Dasavatharam making $246,677 in its first weekend, while Mere Baap Pehle Aap lagged behind with $199,469. Dasavatharam was shown on a mere 19 screens compared to 31 for Mere Baap Pehle Aap. The per screen average of Dasavatharam was $12,983, second only to big new entry The Incredible Hulk ($13,087). Per screen average for Mere Baap Pehle Aap stood at $6,434. Dasavatharam entered the chart at number 11 while Mere Baap Pehle Aap was number 13.
In its second week of release, Amitabh Bachchan starrer Sarkar Raj fell 8 places… from number 8 to number 16. Still showing on a high 48 screens, the film recorded collections of $100,191, with its total now at $605,289. The only other new Indian release of the week, Summer 2007, made an unimpressive debut… $2,398 on 7 screens with an average of $343.
UK BOLLYWOOD/INDIAN BOX OFFICE CHART: 1. Dasavatharam 2. Mere Baap Pehle Aap 3. Sarkar Raj 4. Summer 2007
RE:Horrible Movie and Print
by rino suren on Jun 16, 2008 05:22 PM
Let me help you with your points. 1.It's upto UTV to decide whom to work with and whom not. After all what you should also remember is that Manoj is an Oscar nominated director. 2.The reason why you saw a mic on the screen is not because of the editing part. It is a problem with your so called Multiplex not adjusting the projector properly. Next time, try going to a local theater than a multiplex. 3.Concept was definitely good. What did u expect in the end btw?? If you did not like the movie, its better to keep your mouth shut and let others watch.There are people who will like it.
well the movie was not as good as expected. well there are certain querys ...... why did the Actor and actress didnt die even they were exposed to nature.why was the scene killing two teenager include when it didnt make any sense in it. why was ending so boring as there was no scene to show the solution of the problem... only good part of the movie was that the Cinemotography was good and background score was excellent... otherwise the movie was not as good as the earlier films like6th Sense, signs and Unbreakable.
RE:Not lived upto expectation
by Amit Phatak on Jun 16, 2008 04:02 PM
don't reveal plot details like this you moron... its disgusting... people who haven't seen the movie should not know these things in advance...
RE:Not lived upto expectation
by Mohd Haneefuddin on Jun 16, 2008 05:54 PM
I agree with Amit. Thanks Amit. You are right when you say "people who haven't seen the movie should not know these things in advance..."
RE:I am very Happy hear Tamil Film Deshvatharum Bomed at BOX Office.
by drunken monk on Jun 16, 2008 03:12 PM
ONLY HUMANS HAVE SENSE OF APPRECIATING. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A BUFFALO APPRECIATING ANOTHER THAT HE IS GRACING SO MUCH GRASS???
apart from night shyamalan having doctor parents and native pondicherry... this tamilian/malayali has done great wonders in the hollywood. it would be great if he takes a film in his native language.
RE:night shyamalan .. a genius
by santosh krsna on Jun 16, 2008 03:46 PM
He is from MAAHI in kerala, a small french coloney near Kannur, which is part of pondichery now. but he does not aknowledge it.
I watched this movie yesterday. Not bad at all. Atleast a new story recently. this movie is different from traditional bollywood love masalas and hollywoods war film and fantasies imaginary Shyamalan (Neuro toxin stuff) was something new and awesome.
RE:NRI
by alan fernandes on Jun 16, 2008 04:21 PM
I am convinced that Indians living within Indian have much more refined taste than the NRIs. Have else would one explain their liking for a complete non actor and a non looker like Shah Rukh Khan. What's disturbing is that in spite of living in a cultured foreign destination, the NRIs project a complete lack of taste.
RE:NRI
by alan fernandes on Jun 16, 2008 04:28 PM
I am convinced that Indians living within India have much more refined taste than the NRIs. How else would one explain their liking for a complete non-actor and a non-looker like Shah Rukh Khan. What's disturbing is that in spite of living in a cultured foreign destination, the NRIs project a complete lack of taste. Alan
RE:NRI
by rohit rohit on Jun 16, 2008 07:21 PM
"I am convinced that Indians living within India have much more refined taste than the NRIs. How else would one explain their liking for a complete non-actor and a non-looker like Shah Rukh Khan."
I am not a SRK fan but if indians in india dont like SRK how come many movies like OSO and other movies are big hits in india?U think that NRI's came to india ,watched the movie and went back?
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by Manoj on Jun 17, 2008 10:42 AM
Aashish what you mean by Indian movies? These so called bollywood craps? If then I think it better Manoj doesn't know it better. Dude, bollywood movies never reflect Indian culture.
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by Rishi Agarwal on Jun 17, 2008 02:01 PM
haha you are correct that manoj is better off not knowing anything about these stupid bollywood movies. Bollywood is so far removed from reality
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by bhaskar on Jun 16, 2008 02:40 PM
I think these guys are stupid & ignorant.Manoj's movies after Sixth sense were horrible & I regret watching them on the big screen. Even the Happening was so so though it had a lot of promise. Maybe these guys donot know that ADAG is entering Hollywood in a big way..they will know abt the power of Indians. Abt the Doc guy of Madhuri....Bandar kya jane nariyal ka bhau....
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by shreyas thaker on Jun 16, 2008 03:08 PM
I am no phoren born Indian, but still I would like to add here that how many of us so called Indians know of our roots in Aryan or Dravidian cultures? I would also like to ask a genuine question to all that is knowing about Bollywood or Indian movie stars the only way to love India? India acc to me is a set of values which represent its underling culture... I am not here to suport anyone, but the very same director who claims to not have seen Bollywood movies, is also living in a country like Amreeka with his parents, which I think he mentioned in the same interview and which is an absolute INDIAN way of living.
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by rino suren on Jun 16, 2008 05:16 PM
Why are you bothered about it? Is Amithab related to you by any chance? You talk as if though if Manoj had said yes that he knew these bollywood bigwigs, would you get your monthly salary. Grow up dude! Not everyone has to know anything and everything. If i had to ask you who is the Sheikh of Dubai, would you be able to answer? I bet you cant. So stop cribbing.
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by Vijay Krishnan on Jun 16, 2008 02:06 PM
Dont forget that Doc guy who married Madhuri Dixit- he also acted as if he came from another planet & mentioned that he knew nothing abt Indian Films or personalities ! Wow -v may not be that great, but still, we are not that bad for these Americans to fake around as if we didnt exist !!
RE:Ignorance Stupid Interviews= M.Shyamalan!
by rajeev dash on Jun 16, 2008 02:41 PM
These Desi Americans are a confuesd lot.They ignorance is actually lack of self esteem in tgheir roots.
