I figured I'd leave this one up to the folks that know way more about BO then me. I was curious what you guys thought Brick's potential was as far as total gross goes? It seems to have built up a pretty high buzz around film geeks and internet users, but I'm not sure if it has a wide appeal. It had a pretty great opening weekend, though.

I expected more for the opening weekend.

I mean, it's still a great opening weekend and PTA, no doubt, but with the ticket prices being $14 a piece, I thought it could pull off a $50,000+ PTA.

Well, its not like the film had a big hook, other then a very good trailer. Most $50,000 PTAers have a lot of prerelease buzz, which this didn't really. I'd say that was pretty dang good.

I don't see it having wide appeal. Really. I see a total below $10 million since I doubt it'll get a big expansion.

I don't know, I think it has potential appeal to teenagers, being a highschool movie. Still, Focus would have to really score some great word of mouth from that demographic. Then again, a lot of the indie folks could be joined by older audiences interested in a detective/noir film... Honestly, I'd agree that it probably won't pass 15 million (although I think Focus could easily grab 10 million if they don't drop the ball), but it does have some break out potential if the cards fell into place.

I was expecting better as well. It should expand with some success, but I think it will end near 8m unless Focus really pushes it with TV spots.

I don't think Focus is convinced it has a broad appeal.

It's in 21 screens this weekend. Any predictions?

Fairly limited, I'd say. Probably no more than $5-6M.

I may see it at the E-Street theater in DC tomorrow.

I would be forever grateful if you did. I need someone to talk to about it.

Brick - $196,000 +134.5% $314,000

So, the second weekend was pretty disappointing, then? The PTA seems kinda low at $9,333.

Definitely disappointing. Looks like Libs' projection might be right on. This will be another Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, I suppose.

Yep. A definite cult classic in the making. I'm fairly positive in five or six years time, this will be looked back on the same way Donnie Darko is now.

Well, looking back at cult classics that flopped in theatres, but became cults (Donnie Darko, The Boondock Saints and now possibly Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), I LOVED them all. So here's hoping for another one.

I've never seen Boondock Saints.

Running Scared is gonna have a huge following, too.

I am seeing Running Scared next week

You HAVE to put The Boondock Saints on your must-see list right now!

Awesome. Do let me know what you think. I have a feeling you'll enjoy it.

Boondock Saints is one of those films I've been meaning to see for what seems like forever now. I'll check it out ASAP.

Lotsa people I know want to see this.

I think at best this will do THIRTEEN numbers. It should do quite a bit better on DVD though.