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Box Office Guru Wrapup: Tyler Perry, Box Office King

by Sujit Chawla | October 14, 2007

Summary

Tyler Perry once again proved he is a forced to be reckoned with as his latest film Why Did I Get Married? easily took the number one spot at the box office this weekend, nearly doubling the nearest competitor. The other debuting films met with so-so results and there's a tight race for the runner-up spot. Back to Article

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CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe writes:
on Oct 15 2007 12:58 AM

wow, its official... anything with tyler perry's name will win box office awards. it

got me think what would happen if he added his name to some other movies such as...

any recent dc comic book movies, perhaps then they could get a marvel size box

office for once, i wish for once:( then what about god awful movies like gigli or

battlefield earth or a cuba gooding jr. movie- maybe even these movies would have made

20 million. and of course how about box office hits like pirates, shrek or titanic,

maybe they could have bought a nation or two with their final box office totals. but

as you can see i am pretty sick of seeing a man put his damn name on a movie and a

bunch of continuing idiotic viewers keep seeing no matter what he puts on the damn

silver screen. but hey, as the infinitely "wise and cerberal" Charles Barkley has stated

while promoting the tbs sitcom of his, "tyler perry understands what black people like"

and there you go, you know its one thing if your were going to watch anything a

director puts out if he was any good, like a spike lee, martin scorse, clint eastwood,

steven spielberg, or i don't know michael bay;) but seriously its unbelievable how lucky

this guy is and its a shame he's gettin rich off crap but hey he ain't the worst or the

first director to do that. see michael bay or that uwe bowl guy for worse

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jasperoosterveld writes:
on Oct 15 2007 01:19 AM

I really want to see michael clayton, the reviews are amazing :)

who the **** is tyler perry??

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Metafact writes:
on Oct 15 2007 01:21 AM

In reply to this comment (#1192323)
He's an overrated and mediocre filmmaker who does marginal films for the masses that will be forgotten eventually.

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jasperoosterveld writes:
on Oct 15 2007 03:14 AM

In reply to this comment (#1192327)
haha ok thx! ;)

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Gimy writes:
on Oct 15 2007 06:07 AM

go to blockbuster and look up anything madea...thats perry. and "for the masses" is a bit much, i'm not sure you'll see a majority of white people at the movie theater. dude sells though

saw rez evil this week...wish i hadn't. phew, it sucked. i'm talking laugh out loud...sucked. instead of watching the flick...i kept looking for what movie they were trying to rip off next.

coach dude, shutup about bay. dude just made a huge movie AGAIN this summer and you cats are still chuggin the haterade. get over it...jesus christ. whine some more this tues when the dvd breaks records...idiot. its ok to hate the guy but ripping his movies and calling it "luck' is stupid. putting him in the same breath as uwe is borderline retardation

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xenogears writes:
on Oct 15 2007 06:51 AM

Tyler Perry is a damn good director and a funny actor. Just because his movies actually have a message in them, which you will be hard pressed to find now, and deal with relationships family doesn't make his work mediocre or for the masses. His films are heartfelt and inspiring to anyone who has relationship and faith issues (almost like a black dr. phil but not as dumb) and trust me....no one is going to forget his films....well except maybe Daddy's little girls. If you are to slow to get the message, don't hate. Just sit back and try to get a clue.

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tawo writes:
on Oct 15 2007 07:00 AM

In reply to this comment (#1192646)
LET EM KNOW XENOGEARS!!!

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unbreakable_samurai writes:
on Oct 15 2007 07:38 AM

I saw We Own the Night and Michael Clayton this weekend, they were both pretty good with great acting but nothing that original, B's for both. And Bay isn't bad at all, anyone who made The Rock is all right in my book.

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Sebastion Cole writes:
on Oct 15 2007 09:09 AM

Nothing against Tyler Perry, but after Diary of a mad black Woman, I'm not sure if i can make it through another one of his films. It wasn't all bad, and had a laugh here and there, but it was unbelievably corny. It also had one of the worse romantic lines next to Star Wars Episode 2, "I know you don't believe in fairy tales... but let me be your knight in shining armor"

DONE!

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Bloody Mathias writes:
on Oct 15 2007 10:07 AM

Don't worry though, 30 Days of Night will put Tyler Perry in his place.

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daycare writes:
on Oct 15 2007 10:46 AM

Tyler perry new films is already a hit. His movie next year is already a lock for the #1. Some may not like his films but one thing is for sure, his fanbase loved him. That is why when hear his name, look for his film to top the boxoffice.

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Darule17 writes:
on Oct 15 2007 11:28 AM

How can they love Tyler Perry's movies???? man that guy has to stop making movies.

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Darule17 writes:
on Oct 15 2007 11:32 AM

This week should be a bigger week with 30 days of night, Gone Baby Gone and Rendition.

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daycare writes:
on Oct 15 2007 11:40 AM

gone ba y gone and rendition will not even make 10 million.

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the_don_of_yreka writes:
on Oct 15 2007 01:07 PM

dont even talk about a sequel to Mr. Nanny. that was the idea shouldnt cross your mind,Sujit Chawla.

CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe, i agree with Gimy. never put michael bay and Uwe Boll on the same level of directing. at least michael bay tried for a plot. Uwe Boll just gives nothing but utter crap direction. got back to film school, boll.

as for other weekend films from this pass weekend:

Resident Evil: Extinction

thank god this movie dident do well. tell Screen Gems to hand the series over to Miramax Films or some other film stuido. this time, i want the real Resident Evil to come on screen.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

this not even worth putting up for awards this year.

3:10 to Yuma

this movie seems to doing well. im hinting that this film will get some buzz during award season.

Michael Clayton

i smell a repeat nods for George Clooney.

opening for this week:

Gone Baby Gone

could the Affleck brothers seek nods for this film? maybe. i think ben is seeking a comeback. will he score a hit?

30 Days of Night

has number 1 written all over it.

The Comebacks

who is betting that this film is barely gonna scratch 10% on the Tomatometer?

and thats it from me.

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bookworm1994 writes:
on Oct 15 2007 01:16 PM

Honestly, what the hell? Tyler Perry is a mediocre director and writer who thinks he is funny but is sorely mistaken. I don't know a single person who likes him, and I barely saw maybe two commercials for Why Did I get Married? Where the heck are these people coming from, out of the woodwork? Can his studio PLEASE drop him, he SUCKS! And why do people watch his films? They're not even funny or entertaining in the least bit!

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CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe writes:
on Oct 15 2007 04:38 PM

i am smiling all the way to the bank that such righteous cool guys on this

site, the_don_of_yreka and gimy, would actually go out of their way to defend michael

bay. trust me i hate a lot of things and michael bay is e=not even worth my time m'kay.

i just think its amazing his awful direction continues to be greenlighted each time an

idea passes by the studios and to be fair i have the same shock in how uwe gets the

same oppurtunities. I AM NOT SAYING BAY IS as BAD of a director as uwe no way, anybody

who can take megan fox's acting for more than a minute earns my respect;) oh and once

again mr. perry i have an idea, take some time and make a good movie or just take the

greatest risk and cast even worse actors than janet jackson and see if even then you

can make a profit... okay the deal have ice cube, snoop, cuba gooding jr, monique and

method men and red man... now go tyler create another miracle i believe in you mr.

perry or as will you will be known from now on the prophet perry.

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eastern2western writes:
on Oct 15 2007 10:25 PM

Why is george coloney still getting jobs in hollywood. Almost every movie that is starring him has been flops and his only hits are the ocean movies. For some stupid reason, hollywood still believes that guy can attract audience. The result of this weekend just shows how weak coloney is because he got hit butt whopped by a guy from wwf.

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Kimmycat24 writes:
on Oct 16 2007 05:52 AM

I don't understand why Tyler Perry movies are so popular. I really dislike Tyler Perry movies and the majority of Black-oriented films. Why? I am a Black woman and I find his movies and others like "Norbit" to be stereotypical and just plain offensive. I tried to watch "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" on Showtime and couldn't get past the first ten minutes. What is really offensive is when Tyler Perry pulls an Eddie Murphy and dresses in drag. He isn't funny at all. I was so grossed out when I saw the trailer for Norbit. I will never watch another Eddie Murphy movie again. The Black produucers of these movies don't realize that all Black people aren't alike and have different sesibilities and tastes. Why can't Black producers and writers make films for niche audiences like White producers? Aren't there any talented Black writers and producers that can make a serious and uplifting movie about real Black people who are not ignorant ghetto dwellers? I would like to see a professional and educated middle-class Black couple who don't use ghetto slang (like the Cosby Show)and their children in a quality drama. I guess that is just too "White huh? I will continue to go to independent and European films that are about subjects and experiences I can relate to. I know I am a movie snob whose favorite channels are Sundance, IFC, PBS, and BBC America. I am not going to the movies until December until "Atonement" comes out. The actors and actresses in these films are excellent compared to the horrible acting in too many Black films. I will not spend my $9.50 on any Black-oriented movies until they get rid of the ghetto mentality that infests the majority of these films. I don't like too many American-produced movies either but that is a different subject. Sorry about the rant, but this is a sore subject with me.

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Melchuck29 writes:
on Oct 16 2007 03:44 PM

Why can't Black producers and writers make films for niche audiences?

They do...just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean that they don't exist.
Besides, The Black Middle Class, specifically church going women is a "niche" audience.

I enjoy Tyler Perry movies, and I'm not even the hugest movie person. But I also enjoy classical literature, alternative music, and a host of other not-hugely popular things. I am many different things, and least of all of them is "idiotic." Some of you people need to get your head out of your *** and stop trying to condescendingly project your values on other people (or the masses as one person referred to them.) I like watching movies like Elizabeth, Pan's Labyrinth, Do the Right Thing, et al, but I go to see Tyler Perry's movies for other reasons. One of them is that I don't have to worry about seeing black people portrayed as mainly violent, promiscuous, drug dealing/using, abusing, and every other negative media image you see of Black people. Sometimes I like to see extra regular people (real or imaginary) work out their problems on screen, and I will PAY to see it. After all, I won't find it anywhere else in Hollywood who really doesn't have a clue about the Black Middle Class.

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Kimmycat24 writes:
on Oct 17 2007 06:14 AM

In reply to this comment (#1196541)
I am not projecting my values on others. I tell it like it is. I guess my values would be too "White" for you and the other Blacks out there who go to these films. More of this mediocre drivel will keep being made because too many Blacks aren't discerning enough. These movies are basically all style and no substance. If you keep supporting this crap Black producers will keep on cranking it out to make a quick buck. You will support anything as long as Black people are in it no matter if it reeks to high heaven. I am NOT your stereotypical Black woman. I cannot relate to the majority of Black films that are out there. The acting sucks and the suject matter is full of negative and demeaning stereotypes. I prefer to watch Black actors/actresses like Halle Berry, Kerry Washington, Denzel Washington, and Forrest Whitaker in good quality movies with mixed casts. A lot of these movies deal with real life issues and show Black people in a positve light. I like to see Black actors/actresses in non-stereotypical roles. I see this in a lot of movies and TV shows from Europe. I am sick of "baby momma drama" and hoochie/thug behavior portrayed in Black movies. I particularly dislike Tyler Perry and his focus on religion. Not all Black people are particularly religious or belong to the Black church. I was raised Catholic. Who told Janet Jackson she can act? Ugh! Can some of you Blacks get it through your thick heads that all of us are not alike? I work in IT and would be considered a "nerd" and a bookworm. I am a huge SF/Fantasy fan and have been since elementary school. I was raised middle class and have never lived in the ghetto. I listen to Alternative music and was into New Wave and Punk music when I was in college in the late 1970's. My point is that a new generation of Black filmakers, producers, and actors/actresses need to redefine what Black filmaking is and start producing Black movies with more substance and positive images.

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boomstick8283 writes:
on Oct 17 2007 10:46 AM

In reply to this comment (#1194249)
You couldn't be more right. Clooney as a marketable leading man is about as thin as a piece of scotch tape. Who keeps giving this annoyingly-glib, pompous moron money to make the crap that he does? It's downright embarassing that he's being touted as the Cary Grant of our time by some people in the media; Grant could sell a whole hell-of-a-lot more tickets than Clooney could. I think the fact that this buffoon has received an Academy Award while a quality actor like Christian Bale, for instance, doesn't seem to be a blip on any critics radar screen is just criminal. But that's just me.

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Mrs V writes:
on Oct 18 2007 11:59 AM

In reply to this comment (#1197458)
I feel like Professor Klumps dad on the first Nutty Professor..."This is some scary s%&t.......

God help me the day that I lose my identity. I really believe that KimmyCat24 is an angry fat white woman who can't leave her house because the kids all pick at her so, she is forced to live the life of a recluse who's best friends are food, a tv remote, and Jerry Springer......

You are a totally lost individual......

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Mrs V writes:
on Oct 18 2007 12:00 PM

In reply to this comment (#1197458)
I feel like Professor Klumps dad on the first Nutty Professor..."This is some scary s%&t......."

God help me the day that I lose my identity. I really believe that KimmyCat24 is an angry fat white woman who can't leave her house because the kids all pick at her so, she is forced to live the life of a recluse who's best friends are food, a tv remote, and Jerry Springer......

You are a totally lost individual......

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Kimmycat24 writes:
on Oct 19 2007 11:14 AM

In reply to this comment (#1201396)
You are a really sad person. You are showing how ignorant and immature you really are by throwing insults and racial slurs at me just becasue you didn't like what I said about Tyler Perry. This is supposed to be a forum where we share our opinions about movies. Well, I shared mine and if you don't like it, that is too damn bad. The last time I checked, America is a free country. I am entitled to my opinion. If you can't debate issues in a mature and civilized manner, then do us all a favor and please stay off of these forums. FYI, I am a Black woman in my late forties. I am a huge film buff.
I have three college degrees including a Masters. I work in Health Information Systems. I am engaged to be married and own an oceanfront condo with my fiance. I am not a fat couch potato. My fiance is from the UK and I have friends and family all over the world. I love books and travel. I prefer independent and foriegn movies and TV shows.
I don't watch commercial TV and dislike shows like Jerry Springer. I don't generally care for big-budget Hollywood action movies, comedies, or the meidocre drivel that Tyler Perry puts out. The acting in his movies is abysmal. All he does is promote negative stereotypes about Black people. I am a middle class Black person who dislikes the ghetto mentality that is part of too many Black movies. Not all Black people are alike. We have different tastes just like people of other races and ethnic groups. The Black community is not monolithic. That was the point I was trying to make in my previous post. I am sure there are creative and talented Black writers, producers, and film makers that can do much better than the movies that Tyler Perry is producing.
Just because a movie is produced by a Black person doesn't mean I have to support it just because I am Black. You are a prime example of the herd mentality in the Black community. I prefer to be an individual with my own unique identity.

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