BOX OFFICE
ANALYSIS
Choose two films you have seen—one that you would consider a “blockbuster” and one that you would NOT consider a blockbuster (perhaps an independent). Then use the two websites listed (also on your WITS film study page) to answer the following questions about each film.
Internet Resources:
Film Title:
Distributor: Genre:
Director:
Other films by this director:
Rating: Reason for Rating:
Release Date: Theatrical Close Date:
Domestic Gross: Foreign Gross:
Total Worldwide Gross: Production Budget:
Does this film appear in any of the Top 100 (box office)
lists? If so, which ones:
Major Talent (Actors):
Awards Nominated for:
Awards Won:
What audience do you think this film was geared to? Why?
What was your opinion of this film? Explain:
Film Title:
Distributor: Genre:
Director:
Other films by this director:
Rating: Reason for Rating:
Release Date: Theatrical Close Date:
Domestic Gross: Foreign Gross:
Total Worldwide Gross: Production Budget:
Does this film appear in any of the Top 100 (box office)
lists? If so, which ones:
Major Talent (Actors):
Awards Nominated for:
Awards Won:
What audience do you think this film was geared to? Why?
What was your opinion of this film? Explain:
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In your opinion, what seems to be the difference between these two films (other than monetary)? (Think about the movie posters & trailers if you can locate them, the differences in opening weekend grosses, star power, subject matter, target audience, quality of the film, etc. Be ready to share and explain your thoughts to the class).