F. Gary Gray’s bio film of the seminal gangsta rap group N.W.A. is exceeding expectations and blowing up August. It did over $22 late night Thursday and all day Friday, and could clear $55 million by Sunday night.
“Incidents” at theaters? Not that I’ve heard about. That was an issue, back when “Boyz N The Hood” opened. But I am guessing there’s a representative older audience here, judging by the preview crowd I saw it with. Not a volatile younger audience with gang members included, but a blend of the curious young and old fans.
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” on the other hand, won’t reach $15 million. Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer have an almost unblemished track record when it comes to flops.
Guy Ritchie doesn’t have another franchise on his hands. Yet.
“Fantastic Four” lost an epic 78% on Friday, and won’t clear $10 million on its second weekend.
“The Gift” fell off a bit, “Mission:Impossible” fell off some more, “Trainwreck” is close to $100 million. Maybe by Tuesday AM.

