Season 27 continues, but profits are hard to come by so far. Here's The Roundup....
3. Zero Hour
While the concept is a little tricky, it did create some very fun, thrilling moments in Zero Hour. I'm surprised this one didn't do better at the box office based on its cast, genre and intriguing concept.
2. Detroit: Become Human
This one turned out better than I thought it would, to be honest. I didn't love Jennifer Lawrence or Michael B. Jordan in their roles, but they also avoided their usual schticks and just played things straight. The world-building was good as the rules of the androids made sense.
1. Desert Dreams
I wasn't sure about the film until about the mid-way point where I finally understood what the writers were going for with the character of Dorothy. After that the film clicked for me and made the ending work greatly. I think it's safe to say that Daisy Edgar-Jones' name will be in the race for Best Actress at the end of the season.
3. Jennifer Lawrence
I've definitely grown bored of Jennifer Lawrence (and Margot Robbie) for that matter as performers. It seems like every time there is a big female role in LRF, it goes to one of those two. Writers - how about trying to make an A-List star like Roy Horne did with Sydney Sweeney? It's possible.
2. Award Races
The history of the studio tends to lean toward award-winning films being released toward the end of seasons. Phil Dolan appears to be trying to switch that up this season with releases like The Passenger and Desert Dreams, but I don't think they moved the critical needle as much as the studio hoped. But maybe it will just be a bit of a weaker season with non-"Must See" films getting bigger nominations.
1. Profits
Three rounds into Season 27 and the studio is averaging less than $10 million in profit per round. That's not good. I'm not sure Round 4 is going to be the round to turn that around either.
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