“Midnight in Paris” has conquered USA theaters
Woody Allen's new movie "Midnight in Paris" is so well shows itself in the American box office, the studio Sony Pictures Classic has decided to extend the release to 944 theaters.
It can’t be said that the movies of Woody Allen are in great demand. In the U.S., his films have received limited release - an average of 500 copies. Of course there are exceptions. For example, the comedy "Something More" came out in 1033 theaters, but earned very little - only 3.2 million dollars. The most cash on the tape Allen's home is "Hannah and Her Sisters" - the film has collected in the U.S. 40 million.
"Midnight in Paris" was the opening film of the 64th Cannes Film Festival, where it received incredibly warm reviews from critics. Last year, Woody brought on the Croisette his tape, "You meet a tall dark stranger", but it was met coolly.
In May 20, Sony Pictures Classic has released "Midnight in Paris" in six theaters. The film almost immediately set a record for time between copies at the U.S. box office, which amounted to 99,834 dollars. For comparison: the time between a copy of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" in the first rolling weekend amounted to 21,697 dollars. The second week of "Midnight" came in 58 cinemas in the third - at 147. And this week, 944 rooms in America will show Woody’s film.
"This is not the only one of the best films of Woody Allen - said Michael Barker of Sony Pictures Classic. - It also became the perfect alternative to big studio projects".
Studio bosses believe that the secret of "Midnight" is simple: Paris is shown in the movie just the way it was seen or want to see the audience.
In addition, Owen Wilson played the average American guy, with whom the viewer can easily associate themselves. Plus, critics praising the film, although on their voices lately rarely pay attention.
One of the highest-grossing films of Woody Allen in the last decade, is the picture "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" in the United States has collected 23.2 million dollars. Maximum number of comedy screens was 726.
"Midnight in Paris" with a budget of 30 million has already earned a worldwide box 22.6 million dollars, 7.4 million of them in America, where the film is just three and a half weeks.