2024-03-26 21:00:03
Culture news Dune 2 by Denis Villeneuve dethroned! This film is the new box office sensation and it’s not necessarily deserved
Published on 03/26/2024 at 10:00 p.m.
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Dune, Part II is undoubtedly THE cinematic sensation of the start of 2024. Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi fable dominates the global box office, but its reign has just ended in North America for the second time . After Kung Fu Panda 4, it’s the turn of a fantasy film to dethrone the “king of the dunes”.
Ghostbusters starts strong
Dune 2 by Denis Villeneuve must cede first place at the US box office to another major saga of the 7th Art of Hollywood. Two weeks ago, he bowed to the most “top-notch” panda in cinema. The following week, the Kung Fu master was still ahead of Paul Atreides and the Fremen people by a short head. End of March, our two cinematic stars must now capitulate to a famous team of ghost hunters.
Ghostbusters: The Ice Menace proudly sits at the top of the US box office with 45.2 million US dollars collected over the period from March 22 to 24, 2024, which corresponds to its first weekend of release. The other two “new releases” to do well are Immaculate (5.36 million) and Late Night with the Devil (2.83 million). Dune 2 maintains its second place while Kung Fu Panda 4 completes the podium with 17.6 million and 16.8 million respectively.
The return of Ghostbusters to the cinema in 2024
The Ghostbusters will once again be stalking spectators at the cinema in 2024 after a notable and appreciated return three years previously. Ghostbusters: Legacy took the form of a soft reboot, between continuity and new beginning, and mixed at the heart of an esoteric intrigue new and old characters during a nostalgic transfer of power. The Ice Menace is logically the sequel to the 2021 film directed by Jason Reitman which leaves its place in 2024 to Gil Kenan. With a budget of 100 million US dollars, its mission is to confirm the comeback of ghost hunters in theaters.
The success at the US box office of Ghostbusters: The Ice Menace is not necessarily deserved according to the critics who have already had the “chance” to see the film. The feature film has a press rating of 44% on RottenTomatoes compared to 64% for L’Héritage. However, this score must be put into perspective. Spectators seem much less disappointed, as evidenced by the 84% given on RT. Despite a successful homage to the original films and spectacular special effects, The Ice Menace suffers from its predictable storyline and its lack of originality, according to industry professionals.
Ghostbusters: The Ice Menace is released in cinemas in France on April 10, 2024.
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