r/boxoffice • u/SanderSo47 A24 • Nov 28 '22
Original Analysis CinemaScore Analysis – 2000 Edition
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In this post, I kept track of every 2000 movie's CinemaScore (at least, the ones that got it). I plan to post for each subsequent year until 2022, one year per weekend. My intention is to see the evolution of each year and how the grades can either help or damage a movie's legs.
I plan to delve into each year and each movie that got a grade. While CinemaScore was founded in 1979, we didn't get a grade until 1982 and we didn't get full information until 1986.
Before starting, some notes:
This list is based on multipliers/legs. In this case, domestic total/domestic opening weekend = multiplier/legs.
If a movie opens on Saturday or Sunday (like on Christmas Day), I will use its first full weekend (Friday through Sunday).
The opening weekend is based on its first wide release (600+ theaters).
If a movie never makes it past 600 theaters, then its biggest weekend number will be used.
The figures are all taken from The Numbers and Box Office Mojo.
In 2000, 139 movies received CinemaScores (1999 had 137). How did it go?
Surprisingly, this year had all grades (from A+ all the way to F). I'm impressed.
A+
2 movies (1.43%) managed to get the rare A+. Generally, this indicates exceptional word of mouth and guarantees a long and healthy run. Of course, the bigger a movie opens, the weaker legs will turn out to be. These movies averaged a 5.10x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 2 movies with a 4.17x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remember the Titans | Sep/29 | Disney | $20,905,831 | $115,719,751 | $30M | 25 | 5.54x |
| 2 | Finding Forrester | Dec/22 | Sony | $11,112,139 | $51,768,623 | $43M | 17 | 4.66x |
A
14 movies (10.07%) managed to get the grade. A step down from the rare A+, but it still indicates strong word of mouth. These movies averaged a 5.91x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 10 movies with a 6.06x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chocolat | Dec/22 | Miramax | $3,093,590 | $71,509,363 | $25M | 28 | 23.11x |
| 2 | The Emperor's New Groove | Dec/15 | Disney | $9,812,302 | $89,630,573 | $100M | 26 | 9.13x |
| 3 | My Dog Skip | Jan/14 | Warner Bros. | $5,863,545 | $34,134,641 | $14.5M | 25 | 5.82x |
| 4 | Gladiator | May/5 | DreamWorks | $34,819,017 | $187,683,805 | $103M | 53 | 5.39x |
| 5 | The Patriot | Jun/28 | Sony | $22,413,710 | $113,330,342 | $110M | 16 | 5.06x |
| 6 | The Tigger Movie | Feb/11 | Disney | $9,427,532 | $45,542,421 | $30M | 23 | 4.83x |
| 7 | Big Momma's House | Jun/2 | Fox | $25,661,041 | $117,559,438 | $30M | 25 | 4.58x |
| 8 | Erin Brockovich | Mar/17 | Universal | $28,138,465 | $125,548,685 | $52M | 21 | 4.46x |
| 9 | Return to Me | Apr/7 | MGM | $7,820,836 | $32,662,299 | $24M | 24 | 4.18x |
| 10 | Men of Honor | Nov/10 | Fox | $13,339,465 | $48,814,909 | $32M | 17 | 3.66x |
| 11 | Dinosaur | May/19 | Disney | $38,854,851 | $137,748,063 | $127M | 33 | 3.55x |
| 12 | Pay It Forward | Oct/20 | Warner Bros. | $9,631,359 | $33,508,922 | $40M | 16 | 3.48x |
| 13 | Love & Basketball | Apr/21 | New Line Cinema | $8,139,180 | $27,441,122 | $20M | 17 | 3.37x |
| 14 | Price of Glory | Mar/31 | New Line Cinema | $1,611,833 | $3,440,228 | $18M | 4 | 2.13x |
A–
26 movies (18.70%) managed to get the grade. Generally, word of mouth will be good and indicates audiences like the movie, their expectations were met and nothing more. These movies averaged a 4.23x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 17 movies with a 5.71x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Elliot | Oct/13 | Universal | $2,603,380 | $21,995,263 | $5M | 28 | 8.44x |
| 2 | Miss Congeniality | Dec/22 | Warner Bros. | $13,853,686 | $106,807,667 | $45M | 21 | 7.70x |
| 3 | Chicken Run | Jun/23 | DreamWorks | $17,506,162 | $106,793,915 | $45M | 19 | 6.10x |
| 4 | Meet the Parents | Oct/6 | Universal | $28,623,300 | $166,225,040 | $55M | 25 | 5.81x |
| 5 | The Kid | Jul/7 | Disney | $12,687,726 | $69,688,384 | $65M | 21 | 5.49x |
| 6 | Space Cowboys | Aug/4 | Warner Bros. | $18,093,776 | $90,454,043 | $65M | 24 | 5.00x |
| 7 | Frequency | Apr/28 | New Line Cinema | $9,025,584 | $44,983,704 | $31M | 20 | 4.98x |
| 8 | Almost Famous | Sep/22 | DreamWorks | $6,926,467 | $32,522,352 | $60M | 28 | 4.70x |
| 9 | How the Grinch Stole the Christmas | Nov/17 | Universal | $55,820,330 | $260,348,825 | $123M | 17 | 4.66x |
| 10 | Keeping the Faith | Apr/14 | Disney | $8,078,671 | $37,036,404 | $29M | 17 | 4.58x |
| 11 | Saving Grace | Aug/4 | Fox | $2,971,435 | $12,178,602 | $10M | 11 | 4.10x |
| 12 | Rules of Engagement | Apr/7 | Paramount | $15,011,181 | $61,322,858 | $60M | 18 | 4.09x |
| 13 | The Replacements | Aug/11 | Warner Bros. | $11,039,214 | $44,737,059 | $50M | 15 | 4.05x |
| 14 | Center Stage | May/12 | Sony | $4,604,621 | $17,200,925 | N/A | 19 | 3.74x |
| 15 | Shanghai Noon | May/26 | Disney | $15,607,034 | $56,937,502 | $55M | 19 | 3.64x |
| 16 | Thirteen Days | Dec/19 | New Line Cinema | $9,768,899 | $34,592,089 | $80M | 15 | 3.54x |
| 17 | Coyote Ugly | Aug/4 | Disney | $17,319,282 | $60,786,269 | $45M | 22 | 3.51x |
| 18 | Rugrats in Paris: The Movie | Nov/17 | Paramount | $22,718,184 | $76,501,438 | $30M | 20 | 3.37x |
| 19 | Shaft | Jun/16 | Paramount | $21,714,757 | $70,327,868 | $46M | 18 | 3.24x |
| 20 | Charlie's Angels | Nov/3 | Sony | $40,128,550 | $125,305,545 | $93M | 17 | 3.12x |
| 21 | Romeo Must Die | Mar/24 | Warner Bros. | $18,014,503 | $55,973,336 | $25M | 13 | 3.11x |
| 22 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Jul/28 | Universal | $42,518,830 | $123,307,945 | $84M | 23 | 2.90x |
| 23 | X-Men | Jul/14 | Fox | $54,471,475 | $157,299,717 | $75M | 19 | 2.89x |
| 24 | Bait | Sep/15 | Warner Bros. | $5,485,591 | $15,325,127 | $51M | 10 | 2.79x |
| 25 | Titan A.E. | Jun/16 | Fox | $9,376,845 | $22,751,979 | $90M | 12 | 2.43x |
| 26 | Pokémon: The Movie 2000 | Jul/21 | Warner Bros. | $19,575,608 | $43,746,923 | $30M | 12 | 2.23x |
B+
17 movies (12.23%) managed to get the grade. This is where things get interesting. Generally, it indicates average word of mouth. The audience didn't love it, but didn't hate it. For some niche movies, this should be a fine score. But for IP-driven movies, this should be concerning as fans are more biased to the movie itself. These movies averaged a 4.45x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 21 movies with a 4.41x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O Brother, Where Art Thou? | Dec/22 | Disney | $3,647,208 | $45,506,619 | $26M | 33 | 12.48x |
| 2 | What Women Want | Dec/15 | Paramount | $33,614,543 | $182,805,123 | $70M | 25 | 5.44x |
| 3 | What Lies Beneath | Jul/21 | DreamWorks | $29,702,959 | $155,464,351 | $100M | 24 | 5.23x |
| 4 | The Family Man | Dec/22 | Universal | $15,104,055 | $75,764,085 | $60M | 15 | 5.02x |
| 5 | Road Trip | May/19 | DreamWorks | $15,484,004 | $68,525,609 | $16M | 16 | 4.43x |
| 6 | The Perfect Storm | Jun/30 | Warner Bros. | $41,325,042 | $182,618,434 | $120M | 24 | 4.42x |
| 7 | Where the Heart Is | Apr/28 | Fox | $8,292,939 | $33,771,174 | $15M | 19 | 4.07x |
| 8 | Gone in 60 Seconds | Jun/9 | Disney | $25,336,048 | $101,643,008 | $90M | 25 | 4.01x |
| 9 | The Road to El Dorado | Mar/31 | DreamWorks | $12,846,652 | $50,802,661 | $95M | 13 | 3.95x |
| 10 | U-571 | Apr/21 | Universal | $19,553,310 | $77,086,030 | $62M | 17 | 3.94x |
| 11 | Bring It On | Aug/25 | Universal | $17,362,105 | $68,353,550 | $11M | 19 | 3.94x |
| 12 | 28 Days | Aor/14 | Sony | $10,310,672 | $37,035,515 | $43M | 17 | 3.59x |
| 13 | Next Friday | Jan/12 | New Line Cinema | $16,918,226 | $57,176,582 | $11M | 18 | 3.38x |
| 14 | 102 Dalmatians | Nov/22 | Disney | $19,883,351 | $66,941,559 | $85M | 21 | 3.37x |
| 15 | The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas | Apr/28 | Universal | $10,518,435 | $35,231,365 | $83M | 16 | 3.35x |
| 16 | The Legend of Bagger Vance | Nov/3 | DreamWorks | $11,516,712 | $30,695,227 | $80M | 9 | 2.67x |
| 17 | The Little Vampire | Oct/27 | New Line Cinema | $5,719,627 | $13,555,988 | $35M | 6 | 2.37x |
B
20 movies (14.38%) managed to get the grade. Another step down, which indicates word of mouth to be below average or middling. It could still hold on pretty well, but it's not guaranteed. These movies averaged a 3.73x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 22 movies with a 3.66x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cast Away | Dec/22 | Fox | $28,883,406 | $233,632,142 | $90M | 30 | 8.08x |
| 2 | Traffic | Dec/27 | USA Films | $15,517,549 | $124,107,476 | $46M | 28 | 8.00x |
| 3 | Small Time Crooks | May/19 | DreamWorks | $3,880,723 | $17,266,359 | $25M | 12 | 4.44x |
| 4 | Vertical Limit | Dec/8 | Sony | $15,507,845 | $68,473,360 | $75M | 13 | 4.42x |
| 5 | The Whole Nine Yards | Feb/18 | Warner Bros. | $13,731,070 | $57,262,492 | $41M | 13 | 4.17x |
| 6 | Thomas and the Magic Railroad | Jul/21 | Destination Films | $4,154,932 | $15,911,332 | $19M | 10 | 3.83x |
| 7 | The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle | Jun/30 | Universal | $6,814,270 | $26,000,610 | $76M | 14 | 3.82x |
| 8 | Snatch | Dec/8 | Sony | $8,005,163 | $30,093,107 | $10M | 14 | 3.76x |
| 9 | Mission: Impossible 2 | May/24 | Paramount | $57,845,297 | $215,409,889 | $125M | 21 | 3.72x |
| 10 | The Contender | Oct/13 | DreamWorks | $5,363,900 | $17,804,273 | $20M | 12 | 3.32x |
| 11 | Bounce | Nov/17 | Miramax | $11,423,716 | $36,805,288 | $35M | 8 | 3.22x |
| 12 | Proof of Life | Dec/8 | Warner Bros. | $10,207,869 | $32,598,931 | $65M | 12 | 3.19x |
| 13 | The Skulls | Mar/31 | Universal | $11,034,885 | $35,007,180 | $15M | 9 | 3.17x |
| 14 | Bless the Child | Aug/11 | Paramount | $9,413,684 | $29,374,178 | $65M | 13 | 3.12x |
| 15 | The Art of War | Aug/25 | Warner Bros. | $10,410,993 | $30,199,105 | $60M | 11 | 2.90x |
| 16 | Scream 3 | Feb/4 | Dimension Films | $34,713,342 | $89,138,076 | $40M | 20 | 2.57x |
| 17 | Here on Earth | Mar/24 | Fox | $4,510,705 | $10,494,147 | $15M | 9 | 2.33x |
| 18 | Digimon: The Movie | Oct/6 | Fox | $4,233,304 | $9,628,751 | $5M | 13 | 2.27x |
| 19 | Beautiful | Sep/29 | Destination Films | $1,409,433 | $3,134,509 | $14M | 5 | 2.22x |
| 20 | Whatever It Takes | Mar/24 | Sony | $4,104,298 | $8,735,529 | $32M | 11 | 2.13x |
B–
15 movies (10.79%) managed to get the grade. Word of mouth is now extremely below average and indicates audiences are more disliking it. These movies averaged a 3.01x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 25 movies with a 3.44x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Destination | Mar/17 | New Line Cinema | $10,015,822 | $53,302,314 | $23M | 22 | 5.32x |
| 2 | Snow Day | Feb/11 | Paramount | $14,331,819 | $60,008,303 | $13M | 21 | 4.18x |
| 3 | Me, Myself & Irene | Jun/23 | Fox | $24,209,385 | $90,570,999 | $51M | 20 | 3.74x |
| 4 | Scary Movie | Jul/7 | Dimension Films | $42,346,669 | $157,019,771 | $19M | 20 | 3.71x |
| 5 | Dude, Where's My Car? | Dec/15 | Fox | $13,845,914 | $46,729,374 | $13M | 18 | 3.37x |
| 6 | Bedazzled | Oct/20 | Fox | $13,106,526 | $37,879,996 | $48M | 17 | 2.89x |
| 7 | The Way of the Gun | Sep/8 | Artisan | $2,150,979 | $6,047,856 | $8.5M | 7 | 2.81x |
| 8 | Down to You | Jan/21 | Miramax | $7,602,507 | $20,035,310 | $35M | 13 | 2.64x |
| 9 | The Next Best Thing | Mar/3 | Paramount | $5,870,387 | $14,983,572 | $25M | 12 | 2.55x |
| 10 | Highlander: Endgame | Sep/1 | Miramax | $5,067,331 | $12,811,858 | $25M | 8 | 2.52x |
| 11 | Little Nicky | Nov/10 | New Line Cinema | $16,063,904 | $39,442,871 | $85M | 12 | 2.46x |
| 12 | Ready to Rumble | Apr/7 | Warner Bros. | $5,257,778 | $12,372,410 | $24M | 7 | 2.35x |
| 13 | Godzilla 2000 | Aug/18 | Sony | $4,407,720 | $10,037,390 | $8M | 17 | 2.28x |
| 14 | Where the Money Is | Apr/14 | USA Films | $2,513,530 | $5,658,940 | $28M | 6 | 2.25x |
| 15 | Isn't She Great | Jan/28 | Universal | $1,368,705 | $2,954,405 | $44M | 4 | 2.16x |
C+
13 movies (9.35%) managed to get the grade. This is where generally horror movies get their ratings. For non-horror movies tho, you better hope it has a compelling premise or it will heavily drop. These movies averaged a 3.12x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 15 movies with a 3.11x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All the Pretty Horses | Dec/25 | Miramax | $3,464,058 | $15,527,125 | $57M | 7 | 4.48x |
| 2 | High Fidelity | Mar/31 | Disney | $6,429,107 | $27,277,055 | $30M | 24 | 4.24x |
| 3 | Dracula 2000 | Dec/22 | Miramax | $8,636,567 | $33,000,377 | $54M | 8 | 3.82x |
| 4 | The Cell | Aug/18 | New Line Cinema | $17,515,050 | $61,280,963 | $33M | 17 | 3.50x |
| 5 | Autumn in New York | Aug/11 | MGM | $10,987,006 | $37,752,931 | $65M | 16 | 3.44x |
| 6 | The Crew | Aug/25 | Disney | $4,051,921 | $13,019,253 | $38M | 12 | 3.21x |
| 7 | Boys and Girls | Jun/16 | Miramax | $7,008,950 | $21,799,652 | $35M | 8 | 3.11x |
| 8 | Boiler Room | Feb/18 | New Line Cinema | $5,742,129 | $16,970,581 | $7M | 21 | 2.95x |
| 9 | I Dreamed of Africa | May/5 | Sony | $2,411,445 | $6,543,194 | $50M | 8 | 2.71x |
| 10 | Loser | Jul/21 | Sony | $6,008,611 | $15,464,026 | $20M | 13 | 2.57x |
| 11 | Duets | Sep/15 | Disney | $2,002,588 | $4,734,235 | $21M | 7 | 2.36x |
| 12 | Dungeons & Dragons | Dec/8 | New Line Cinema | $7,237,422 | $15,185,241 | $45M | 8 | 2.10x |
| 13 | What Planet Are You From? | Mar/3 | Sony | $3,008,746 | $6,291,602 | $60M | 4 | 2.09x |
C
12 movies (8.63%) managed to get the grade. Even worse word of mouth, but some of these movies had some middling to outright terrible response. These movies averaged a 2.74x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 7 movies with a 2.47x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Betty | Sep/8 | USA Films | $7,145,950 | $25,170,054 | $25M | 15 | 3.52x |
| 2 | The In Crowd | Jul/19 | Warner Bros. | $1,505,551 | $5,217,498 | $13M | 4 | 3.47x |
| 3 | Wonder Boys | Feb/25 | Paramount | $5,808,919 | $19,389,454 | $55M | 25 | 3.34x |
| 4 | Unbreakable | Nov/21 | Disney | $30,330,771 | $94,999,143 | $75M | 21 | 3.13x |
| 5 | Hollow Man | Aug/4 | Sony | $26,414,386 | $73,209,340 | $95M | 16 | 2.77x |
| 6 | Hanging Up | Feb/18 | Sony | $13,567,978 | $36,050,230 | $40M | 15 | 2.65x |
| 7 | The 6th Day | Nov/17 | Sony | $13,020,883 | $34,543,701 | $82M | 9 | 2.65x |
| 8 | The Beach | Feb/11 | Fox | $15,277,921 | $39,778,599 | $50M | 13 | 2.60x |
| 9 | Woman on Top | Sep/22 | Searchlight | $2,008,191 | $5,018,450 | $8M | 10 | 2.50x |
| 10 | Gossip | Apr/21 | Warner Bros. | $2,321,729 | $5,108,820 | $24M | 9 | 2.20x |
| 11 | Screwed | May/12 | Universal | $3,342,085 | $6,982,680 | $10M | 4 | 2.09x |
| 12 | Red Planet | Nov/10 | Warner Bros. | $8,721,296 | $17,480,890 | $80M | 10 | 2.00x |
C–
6 movies (4.31%) managed to get the grade. The future is not bright here. These movies averaged a 2.75x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 10 movies with a 2.76x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Watcher | Sep/8 | Universal | $9,062,295 | $28,946,615 | $33M | 8 | 3.19x |
| 2 | Reindeer Games | Feb/25 | Miramax | $8,128,356 | $23,360,779 | $42M | 17 | 2.87x |
| 3 | 3 Strikes | Mar/1 | MGM | $3,684,704 | $9,821,335 | $3.4M | 14 | 2.67x |
| 4 | Drowning Mona | Mar/3 | Destination Films | $5,802,229 | $15,427,192 | $6M | 6 | 2.66x |
| 5 | Mission to Mars | Mar/10 | Disney | $22,855,247 | $60,874,615 | $100M | 19 | 2.66x |
| 6 | The Ladies Man | Oct/13 | Paramount | $5,426,390 | $13,592,872 | $24M | 10 | 2.50x |
D+
5 movies (3.59%) managed to get the grade. Even for horror movie standards, this is outright toxic word of mouth. These movies averaged a 2.18x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 2 movies with a 3.08x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Legends: Final Cut | Sep/22 | Sony | $8,505,513 | $21,468,807 | $14M | 9 | 2.52x |
| 2 | Black and White | Apr/7 | Sony | $2,212,535 | $5,241,315 | $12M | 4 | 2.37x |
| 3 | Get Carter | Oct/6 | Warner Bros. | $6,637,830 | $14,967,182 | $63M | 10 | 2.25x |
| 4 | Whipped | Sep/1 | Destination Films | $2,181,379 | $4,159,986 | $3M | 4 | 1.90x |
| 5 | Battlefield Earth | May/12 | Warner Bros. | $11,548,898 | $21,471,685 | $73M | 10 | 1.86x |
D
2 movies (1.43%) managed to get the grade. The feeling of hate grows. If your movie is advertised as something it isn't, you're doomed. This movie averaged a 2.57x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 4 movies with a 2.33x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Psycho | Apr/14 | Lionsgate | $4,961,015 | $15,070,285 | $7M | 15 | 3.04x |
| 2 | Supernova | Jan/14 | MGM | $6,731,940 | $14,218,868 | $60M | 12 | 2.11x |
D–
3 movies (2.15%) managed to get the grade. Even though it's above the F grade, this is the rarest grade that a movie could achieve. The movie must have pissed off nearly everyone to get this. These movies averaged a 2.32x multiplier. In comparison, 1999 had 2 movies with this grade with a 2.90x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ninth Gate | Mar/10 | Artisan | $6,622,518 | $18,653,746 | $38M | 11 | 2.82x |
| 2 | Turn It Up | Sep/13 | New Line Cinema | $576,820 | $1,247,949 | $13M | 3 | 2.16x |
| 3 | Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 | Oct/27 | Artisan | $13,223,887 | $26,421,314 | $15M | 8 | 2.00x |
F
4 movies (2.87%) managed to get the grade. The most dreaded grade. Word of mouth is completely dead and this will drop like a rock. These movies averaged a 2.42x multiplier.
To date, this is the year with the most Fs. And the crazy part is that there were 2 Fs on the same day, followed by another F two weeks later.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye of the Beholder | Jan/28 | Destination Films | $5,959,447 | $16,500,786 | $35M | 9 | 2.77x |
| 2 | Dr. T & the Women | Oct/13 | Artisan | $5,012,867 | $13,065,561 | $23M | 10 | 2.61x |
| 3 | Lucky Numbers | Oct/27 | Paramount | $4,536,625 | $10,014,234 | $60M | 8 | 2.21x |
| 4 | Lost Souls | Oct/13 | New Line Cinema | $7,954,766 | $16,779,636 | $50M | 6 | 2.11x |
2000 DOMESTIC TOP 20
New century. Bye Top 10, I'll now post it as a Top 20.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Grade | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How the Grinch Stole the Christmas | Nov/17 | Universal | $55,820,330 | $260,348,825 | $123M | A– | 4.66x |
| 2 | Cast Away | Dec/22 | Fox | $28,883,406 | $233,632,142 | $90M | B | 8.08x |
| 3 | Mission: Impossible 2 | May/24 | Paramount | $57,845,297 | $215,409,889 | $125M | B | 3.72x |
| 4 | Gladiator | May/5 | DreamWorks | $34,819,017 | $187,683,805 | $103M | A | 5.39x |
| 5 | What Women Want | Dec/15 | Paramount | $33,614,543 | $182,805,123 | $70M | B+ | 5.44x |
| 6 | The Perfect Storm | Jun/30 | Warner Bros. | $41,325,042 | $182,618,434 | $120M | B+ | 4.42x |
| 7 | Meet the Parents | Oct/6 | Universal | $28,623,300 | $166,225,040 | $55M | A– | 5.81x |
| 8 | X-Men | Jul/14 | Fox | $54,471,475 | $157,299,717 | $75M | A– | 2.89x |
| 9 | Scary Movie | Jul/7 | Dimension Films | $42,346,669 | $157,019,771 | $19M | B– | 3.71x |
| 10 | What Lies Beneath | Jul/21 | DreamWorks | $29,702,959 | $155,464,351 | $100M | B+ | 5.23x |
| 11 | Dinosaur | May/19 | Disney | $38,854,851 | $137,748,063 | $127M | A | 3.55x |
| 12 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | Dec/8 | Sony Pictures Classics | $8,647,295 | $128,078,872 | $17M | N/A | 14.81x |
| 13 | Erin Brockovich | Mar/17 | Universal | $28,138,465 | $125,548,685 | $52M | A | 4.46x |
| 14 | Charlie's Angels | Nov/3 | Sony | $40,128,550 | $125,305,545 | $93M | A– | 3.12x |
| 15 | Traffic | Dec/27 | USA Films | $15,517,549 | $124,107,476 | $46M | B | 8.00x |
| 16 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Jul/28 | Universal | $42,518,830 | $123,307,945 | $84M | A– | 2.90x |
| 17 | Big Momma's House | Jun/2 | Fox | $25,661,041 | $117,559,438 | $30M | A | 4.58x |
| 18 | Remember the Titans | Sep/29 | Disney | $20,905,831 | $115,719,751 | $30M | A+ | 5.54x |
| 19 | The Patriot | Jun/28 | Sony | $22,413,710 | $113,330,342 | $110M | A | 5.06x |
| 20 | Chicken Run | Jun/23 | DreamWorks | $17,506,162 | $106,793,915 | $45M | A– | 6.10x |
See you next weekend for the 2001 Edition.
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u/carson63000 Nov 28 '22
Chuckled at American Psycho's "D" rating. Now there's a polarizing movie for you!
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u/russwriter67 Nov 28 '22
I understand why “Blair Witch 2” got a D-, but I thought it was interesting. Didn’t expect that low of a score for “American Psycho”.
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u/The_night_lurker Nov 28 '22
I haven't kept up with this series, but thank you for doing it.
It looks like there's a general trend of lower multipliers now, based on quickly skimming past entries.
Lost Souls is an acquired taste of sorts. Still surprised it got an F though. A lot of horror movies got low scores this year. Even though two horror related movies were in the top 10, they received a B- and a B+. I haven't seen the other F rated movies, but I wonder what was so disappointing about them since they have big stars. There's a decent range in genre among them, satanic horror, black comedy, romantic comedy, and detective thriller.
Dinosaur is a surprising A grade.
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