SPOILER ALERT: EASTWOOD's 'Trouble With The Curve': Who Has Seen It?

I hope your Saturday has been just as enjoyable (despite all of the turmoil going on in this world) as it has been for our family.

My better half and I just returned from viewing an early evening flick: Clint Eastwood's 'Trouble With The Curve'.

Despite the liberals predictions (or secret wishes) that Eastwood's appearance at the RNC may have a negative impact on his theater ticket sales, I believe Clint Eastwood has hit a home run with this latest film.

It is an endearing story between a father and his grown daughter. The chemistry between Eastwood and Amy Adams (The Fighter, Enchanted, Julie & Julia) is seamless and compelling. This film also stars John Goodman and Justin Timberlake.

I won't spoil this story by providing any more details. If you haven't seen this film, do yourself a favor and visit your local cinema. You won't regret it.

This film is rated PG13. There is no nudity, but as one may expect from a film about baseball, the language is raw and offensive. It comes with the territory. I'm glad our children stayed home.

Weekend estimates from BoxOfficeMojo:

End Of Watch: $13 mil

House at the end of The Street: $13 mil

Trouble with the Curve: $12.72 mil

Other than more theaters for Clint, pretty much equal.

I see from the list that after 6 weeks both ParaNorman and the Disney Timothy Green movies have bombed. Dredd 3D is a bomb in even one week.

Biggest profits this year so far are Ted (334% of budget), Avengers (183% of budget), and Dark Knight Rises (77% of budget).

BTW, both the top two this week at very low budgets. $7 and $10 million for the two.

Amazing. Let’s see if it holds up.

I think people are, frankly, getting tired of big “blockbusters” and all the advertising and then realize the movie sucks.

But then it is the end of summer.

Woah...Yogi Berra breath. A spoiler alert comes when you give the ending. Others provided a lot more than I did, regarding the generational gap, etc. I gave a few salient facts about the movie and the crowd, which BTW I was one of. I think if you care to re-read my post the comments from others about it, you’ll see that it’s pretty accurate, and it entices people to see this movie, a fine movie I might add. Now have a delicious day and don’t forget your Prozac.

Hold your water, gramps, and change the Depends. Put the dentures back in while you’re at it. You’re drooling.

A “few salient facts”? “Others provided a lot more than I did...” Sure, if you’re counting the “Secret Decoder Ring” comments which aren’t visible to the naked eye.

I did not imply that your comments were “inaccurate” to some degree. I was referring to some of the observations and descriptions you chose to highlight. It reflected your personal opinion, and that’s fair enough, but those are your opinions.

I don’t believe your particular comments would entice anyone. After all, it was you who stated, “I give it a solid 2 1/2 stars”, and, “but the movie doesn’t stick with you”. 2 1/2 stars and “...doesn’t stick with you” never entices any moviegoer.

You left potential viewers with this comment:

“I recommend seeing it, especially if your picnic or other outdoor event is rained out.”

In other words, if you have nothing better to do, check out this film. Entice indeed. /s

Spoiler Alert would have been a considerate detail to include because you provided Freepers with information which would have been better experienced in allowing the story to unfold. You’ve taken a lot of the tension and mystery out of the characters and plot.

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