Amazing as it seems, “Avatar 2” is about to hit another milestone. The James Cameron sequel will cross $600 million tomorrow. Either there’s nothing to see, or people are bored, or they’re going back over and over to figure the whole thing out. Anyway. This is The Way of Water. It flows.
Marc Forster’s “Man Called Otto” starring Tom Hanks is a bona fide hit. They’re up to $35 million. Who’d a thunk it? Hanks as a grumpy curmudgeon has hit a note with the audience. It’s a little like “Forrest Gump” as a senior citizen. Did I think it would strike a nerve? No. But Tom’s actress wife Rita Wilson has turned out to be a very wise producer. After all, she brought us the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” movies. There’s another one coming soon. Plus, Rita wrote and sang the song in “Otto.” Good deal.
Another hit: Searchlight’s “The Menu” coming close to $40 million shortly. Very quietly done, under the radar, but the movie has caught on like crazy. A satisfying meal!
