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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Weapons' tops North America box office for second weekend; Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' beats Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' to enter Top 10 highest grossers
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Cary Christopher in a scene from "Weapons." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) This image released by Universal Pictures shows Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell in "Nobody 2." (Universal Pictures via AP) This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Cary Christopher in a scene from "Weapons." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) This image released by Universal Pictures shows Lucius Hoyos, left, and Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell in "Nobody 2." (Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures via AP) This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Cary Christopher in a scene from "Weapons." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) This image released by Universal Pictures shows Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell in "Nobody 2." (Universal Pictures via AP) This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Cary Christopher in a scene from "Weapons." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP) This image released by Universal Pictures shows Lucius Hoyos, left, and Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell in "Nobody 2." (Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures via AP) 1 2 3 4 5 'Weapons' scared off all the competition at the box office to regain its title of the highest earning film in North America. The horror film that debuted at No 1, managed to stay there during its second weekend, beating out newer releases like 'Freakier Friday' and 'Nobody 2'. Zach Cregger's horror film earned $25 million from across 3,450 North American theatres, a 43% drop from its first weekend. The highly anticipated film benefited from strong audience reviews and social media trends to attract large crowds. 'Freakier Friday', which lost the battle for first place to 'Weapons' during its double premiere, maintained its second spot, bringing in $14.5 million domestically. Both films took the lead against 'Nobody 2', the R-rated action sequel starring Bob Odenkirk,which earned $9.25 million across 3,260 North American theatres in its debut weekend. 'Nobody 2' follows the pandemic success of the first in the series, 'Nobody,' which was released in 2021. In the sequel, Hutch Mansell, the assassin-turned-nice-guy played by Odenkirk, returns to the big screen, this time taking a much-needed family vacation that goes awry. The calm weekend turns anything but as Mansell uncovers a corrupt town. Meanwhile, 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' took the fourth spot during its fourth weekend in theatres, bringing in $8.8 million domestically. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The film stumbled at the box office after its initially strong $118 million debut. Another sequel, 'The Bad Guys 2', took fifth place with $7.5 million during its third weekend in theatres. Notably, it was the international movies that made a splash in the top 15 this weekend. The Rajinikanth starrer action thriller 'Coolie', debuted domestically and snatched the 10th spot, with a collection of $2.37 million, followed by the Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer 'War 2', which debuted at No. 11. Meanwhile, the Rajinikanth starrer managed to rake in an estimated $ 27.57 million at the gobal box office, setting itself up to become the fourth highest earning film at the worldwide box office. The domestic re-release of "Shin Godzilla," a Japanese film that initially premiered in 2016, came in at the 12th spot. Top 10 movies by domestic box office With final domestic figures being released Monday, this list factors in the estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to Comscore: 1. "Weapons," $25 million. 2. "Freakier Friday," $14.5 million. 3. "Nobody 2," $9.25 million. 4. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," $8.8 million. 5. "The Bad Guys 2," $7.5 million. 6. "Superman," $5.3 million. 7. "The Naked Gun," $4.8 million. 8. "Jurassic World Rebirth," $2.9 million. 9. "F1: The Movie," $2.6 million. 10. "Coolie," $2.4 million. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Review: NOBODY 2 is an Unhinged Action B-Movie Thrill Ride — GeekTyrant
Bob Odenkirk is back as Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2 , and yes, he's still wrecking fools with the kind of feral energy that makes you wince and laugh at the same time. This sequel doesn't try to outsmart itself or change the formula, it just turns the dial further into chaos, blood, and dark comedy. If you liked the first film, you're going to have a blast with this one. Four years after Hutch tore through the Russian mob, he's now paying off a $30 million debt to the same organization, one hit at a time. It's a grind, and it's taken a toll. His marriage with Connie Nielsen's Becca is strained, his kids barely see him, and he's worn down from the constant killing. So, naturally, the family decides to take a much-needed vacation to Wild Bill's Majestic Midway and Waterpark, an old haunt from Hutch's childhood with his brother, played again by RZA. Of course, Hutch can't even take a break without chaos erupting. A run-in with some local thugs in the town of Plummerville turns things sideways, and the Mansell family ends up in the sights of a local crime ring run by a flamboyant theme park mogul (John Ortiz), a shady sheriff (Colin Hanks), and the most cartoonishly brutal villain Hutch has faced yet, played by Sharon Stone. And here's where the movie stumbles. Stone's performance is... a lot. It's the kind of over-the-top villainy that feels out of sync with the rest of the cast. Everyone else plays it just grounded enough to sell the heightened world, but Stone goes full cartoon-style savage villain, but not in a good way. I don't understand why she played the character the way she did. Some people might enjoy it, but for me, it was too much, to annoying, and very strange. That said, when the fists and bullets start flying, Nobody 2 goes all in. Director Timo Tjahjanto ( The Night Comes for Us ) knows his way around wild, gruesome action, and he lets Odenkirk off the chain. The movie leans into the absurdity of Hutch being both a loving dad and a cold-blooded killer, sometimes in the same breath. I loved how the movie went full on Looney Tunes-style mayhem, with it's bonkers and explosive action. There's a stronger emotional undercurrent this time, especially with Becca. Nielsen gets more to do, and her arc adds some much-needed grounding to all the chaos. Meanwhile, Christopher Lloyd returns as Hutch's trigger-happy dad, stealing scenes with that same gleeful bloodlust he brought to the original. Nobody 2 isn't trying to reinvent anything. It knows what it is: a gritty, funny, occasionally unhinged B-movie thrill ride. It doesn't care about universe-building or lore. It just wants to give you 90 minutes of inventive, face-pummeling fun,and with Odenkirk fully owning this role, it delivers exactly that.
4 days ago
- Entertainment
Bob Odenkirk returns as action hero in 'Nobody 2'
Bob Odenkirk, known for TV hits like "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," returns as family man Hutch Mansell in action thriller Nobody 2 alongside Connie Nielsen and Sharon Stone.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Nobody 2' Strikes A Fun, But Familiar, Note
Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) plays a great schlub. Give him a bad haircut and frumpy clothes, and he instantly looks like a grown-up version of the kid who got picked on in middle school. That was the conceit of the first Nobody (2021): what if Hutch Mansell, the schlub down the street, was actually a deadly hitman/operative for the government? The original action comedy got its kicks (sorry) and laughs from his family members slowly discovering that their unassuming patriarch is actually a secret bad ass. In the opening moments of Nobody 2, we learn that Hutch is paying off a sizable financial debt to his government overseers by taking on one deadly assignment after another. He sees his kids off to school dressed in an outfit that can only be described as a means of birth control. Then he heads into the 'office' to crack heads and steal encrypted hard drives. Now that Hutch is 'out' to his family, and they're familiar with his special set of skills, Nobody 2 relies on anger management jokes between brawls and shootouts. Don't upset dad because he may not be able to reign himself in, and we've seen what he can do. Burned out on burning bad guys, Hutch makes the decision to take the fam on a legit summer vacation to let off some steam without accumulating a body count in the process. He decides the Mansell gang needs to head to the backwater amusement park that brought him joy as a kid. And, you guessed it, he quickly runs afoul of an organized crime syndicate headed by Lendina (a scenery-chewing Sharon Stone). Soon his father (Christopher Lloyd) and his brother (RZA) are looking down the barrels of automatic weapons instead of enjoying the water park. Indonesian action master Timo Tjahanto (Killers, The Night Comes For Us) is in the director's chair for this sequel. The action sequences are quick, brutal and very legibly shot. Unlike so many other action filmmakers, Tjahanto relies on visual clarity when his colleagues often employ quick edits to hide the ragged seams of their fight scenes. If the action in Nobody 2 seems a bit tame when compared to Tjahanto's reputation, just remember there's no such thing as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Indonsia, and American stuntmen have a union. The film harkens back to the action films of the mid-1980's (Death Wish 3) where unlikely alliances are formed to clean up a town that used to be a nice place to live. Substitute some John Wick-style hand-to-hand combat for some of Charles Bronson's incessant gunplay, and you have the Nobody formula. Nobody 2 has the good sense not to overstay its welcome. It clips along at a brisk pace with a total runtime of just under ninety minutes. It breaks no new ground, but it doesn't need to. If you enjoyed your first action comedy romp with Hutch and his family, you'll have fun this time, too. As summer heads rapidly toward fall, kick back, soak in some A/C, eat some popcorn and be entertained by the simplicity of a well-executed action film. It's not exactly rocket science, but it doesn't need to be.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Doha cinemas showcase diverse film lineup this week
QNA Doha Qatari cinemas are screening a diverse lineup of films this week, coinciding with their global releases. The offerings span action, thriller, horror, comedy, adventure, and animated features for children and families. Leading the schedule is the action-thriller 'No Body 2', directed by Timo Tjahjanto. The film follows former assassin Hutch Mansell, played by Bob Odenkirk, as he confronts his violent past to prevent a home invasion, unravelling dark secrets about himself and his wife Becca. The cast also includes Colin Hanks and John Ortiz. Also showing is the horror-thriller 'Please Don't Feed the Children', directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg. The story centres on a group of orphans seeking a new life after a virus wipes out much of the adult population, only to encounter a mentally unstable woman harbouring a dangerous secret. The film stars Michelle Dockery, Giancarlo Esposito, and Zoe Colletti. For younger audiences, 'Grand Prix of Europe' offers an animated comedy about Ada, a mouse who dreams of becoming a racing champion. Directed by Waldemar Fast and featuring the voices of Hayley Atwell, Lenny Henry, and Colin McFarlane, the film highlights determination and overcoming obstacles. In the comedy-adventure category, 'Sketch' tells the story of widower Hale, whose daughter's dark drawings come to life, wreaking havoc in their small town. Directed by Seth Worley, the film stars Tony Hale, D'Arcy Carden, and Bianca Belle. Meanwhile, 'Superman' and 'The Naked Gun' remain on screens alongside other popular titles.
