| Rank | Weekend Total | Weeks | Screens | Weekend screen avg. | Cumulative box office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) | ||||
| $29,300,465 (%) | 1 | 3,215 | $9,113 | $29,300,465 | |
| 2. | Eagle Eye (2008) | ||||
| $17,709,817 (-39%) | 2 | 3,2516 | $5,036 | $54,614,521 | |
| 3. | Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008) | ||||
| $11,311,751 (%) | 1 | 2,421 | $4,672 | $11,311,751 | |
| 4. | Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | ||||
| $7,368,259 (-45%) | 2 | 2,702 | $2,726 | $25,088,183 | |
| 5. | Appaloosa (2008) | ||||
| $5,050,310 (3346%) | 3 | 1,045 | $4,832 | $5,605,167 | |
| 6. | Lakeview Terrace (2008) | ||||
| $4,561,227 (-35%) | 3 | 2,574 | $1,772 | $32,201,255 | |
| 7. | Burn After Reading (2008) | ||||
| $4,120,129 (-34%) | 4 | 2,397 | $1,718 | $51,678,103 | |
| 8. | Fireproof (2008) | ||||
| $3,987,509 (-41%) | 2 | 852 | $4,680 | $12,410,216 | |
| 9. | An American Carol (2008) | ||||
| $3,656,000 (%) | 1 | 1,639 | $2,230 | $3,656,000 | |
| 10. | Religulous (2008) | ||||
| $3,409,643 (%) | 1 | 502 | $6,792 | $3,428,633 | |
October 9, 2008
US BOX OFFICE TOP 10
"BABYLON A.D REVIEW ANALYSIS"
MOVIE DETAILS:
In a bleak future, Vin Diesel is assigned to protect a woman who is host to an organism that may become a genetically engineered Messiah. Just an average Saturday for Vin Diesel.
REVIEW ANALYSIS:
One can’t help but feel a little bit sorry for Babylon A.D., a movie that’s been disowned by its director, ignored by its star and dumped into theatres by its studio during the slowest of the summer’s dog days. But as much as I’d like to offer the film some words of encouragement and a pat on the back for effort, I have to concede that it’s pretty terrible and not in the “so-terrible-it’s-awesome” way of such past late-summer gems as Snakes on a Plane and Neil LaBute’s demented Wicker Man remake.
No, Babylon A.D. is just plain bad; it’s the kind of film that’s such a waste of time and resources, you have to wonder why it was made in the first place. And as tempting as it is to accept director Mathieu Kassovitz’s version of what went wrong—namely, that the studio compromised his artistic freedom at every turn, even cutting their own version of the movie in the editing room—based on the elements he had direct control over (such as the performances and the screenplay), it’s hard to imagine a director’s cut being significantly better.
Although the credits claim that Babylon A.D. is based on the popular French sci-fi novel Babylon Babies, the movie more closely resembles a louder, dumber cousin of Alfonso Cuarón’s masterful Children of Men—call it Children of Men 2: This Time It’s Twins! Vin Diesel takes over the Clive Owen role as a world-weary cynic who learns to care again after prolonged exposure to a mysterious young woman carrying mankind’s future in her uterus. In Babylon A.D., this character’s name is Toorop and he’s a semi-retired human smuggler forcibly brought out of hiding by Russian mob boss Gorksy (Gérard Depardieu) for a high-paying gig.
Toorop’s mission, which he has little choice but to accept, is to transport the lovely Aurora (Melanie Thierry) and her guardian Sister Rebecca (Michelle Yeoh) from the Russian wilderness to New York City, where she’ll be met by her famous mother (Charlotte Rampling), high priestess of the vaguely Scientology-like Neolite religion. Along the way to the Big Apple, the trio is pursued by an army of goons that seem to be in the employ of Aurora‘s thought-to-be-dead father (Lambert Wilson), a scientist who for some reason thought it would be a good idea to implant artificial intelligence in human babies. (With an experiment that stupid, he can only be a descendent of Professor Frink from “The Simpsons.”) Two of his A.I.-enhanced tykes are currently gestating in Aurora‘s belly, where they provide their mom with special powers, like the ability to stop a guided missile with her mind. Too bad they aren’t also able to make this ridiculous story have a lick of sense.
Joking aside, Babylon A.D. actually gets off to a decent start and there are flashes throughout of the kind of film Kassovitz must have set out to make. As in Children of Men, Babylon offers a vision of the future that is essentially a dilapidated version of the present, where all the impressive technology can’t mask how cheap human life has become. Kassovitz seems particularly fascinated by the concept of borders and how much more difficult it becomes to move from country to country in an era of advanced globalization. The film’s most memorable scene (or, to be more accurate, its only memorable scene) finds Toorop, Aurora and Sister Rebecca racing dozens of other immigrants to win a spot on the only vessel bound for the Russian border: an ancient Cold War-era submarine where the crew shoots those unlucky enough to make it on in time.
Had Kassovitz (or the editors hired to cut the film on his behalf) actually pursued this thematic thread, it might have made the picture an ambitious failure instead of simply a failure. But any deeper ideas are quickly lost amidst the incomprehensible action sequences, the wooden acting and the nonsensical third act, in which the studio’s interference becomes blatantly obvious. (If the last scene makes any sense to you, please post an analysis online so the rest of us can figure out what the heck happened.) We can argue over who is ultimately responsible for this mess until the movie turns up on cable, but the fact is, some films are just doomed to failure from the moment they’re green-lit despite the best intentions of everyone involved. Babylon A.D. is one of those films.
"NEW YAMAHA MT01 BIKE"
This bike from Yamaha Group is a pure blend of style and powerful performance. It has been designed in such a way that it can become the obsession of any passionate biker. It comprises of the wonderful features like Master Cylinder, excellent Instrument Panel, Headlights for crystal clear visibility, Idle Speed Controller and so on.
It has been specially made to cater to the demands of present day customers. It delivers the unimaginable expression of latent power. This dream bike has been made through the efforts of the great engineers who can assure the buyer of outstanding performance, design and the bike that is technically sound in every sense of the word.
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF YAMAHA MT 01 |
"NEW BULLET MACHISMO 500"
Royal Enfield has zoomed in with full vigor with their latest launch, the Bullet Machismo 500. Similar in nature like the classic Thunderbird 350cc LB engine, the new model has been beautified with cutting edge technological inputs, making it one of the handsomest bikes.
Exhibiting a powerful stroke(90mm), enhanced bore capacity to 84mm from 70mm, the bike shows the highest displacement of 500cc. Powered by single cylinder 4-stroke 350 cc engine, there is no limitation in its’ speed. Some of the salient features of the bike are listed below :
- Light weight
- Mikuni carb
- Better ignition through advanced TCI system
- Transistorised Coil Ignition (TCI)
- Smooth ride
- Comfort styling
Other Features
The Bullet Machismo 500 is assorted with well defined attributes which has transformed the dreams of a bike connoisseur into reality.
- Generates 24PS @5600rpm
- Maximum torque of40.85Nm at 3000rpm
- 19-inch wheels
- 280 mm front disc brake
- Custom accessories easily fitted
- Engine equipped with constant vacuum carburetor
- Helps in combustion & improves initial pick-up
- CDI ignition system eliminates cold start problems
- Front Suspension employs hydraulically damped telescopic forks
- Rear suspension equipped with adjustable swing arm & gas filled shock absorbers
- Better cooling by large cooling fins & aluminum construction
- Electric starter
- Disc brake
Colors
Right now, the Bullet Machismo 500 is available in only two major colors which are :
- Black
- Alberto green
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF BULLET MACHISMO 500 |
| Engine : | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled |
| Transmission : | Five Speed |
| Engine Displacement : | 499cc |
| Tachometer : | No |
| Max Power : | 17.64 KW @ 5600rpm |
| Wheel base : | 1370 mm |
| Ground Clearance : | 140 mm |
| Ignition : | TCI |
| Dry Weight : | 163kg |
| F/R suspension : | Telescopic, Hydraulic damping |
| R/R suspension : | Swing arm with adjustable Gas filled shock absorber |
| Max Speed : | 130 Kmph |
| Front Tyre size : | 3.25*19 – 4/6 PR |
| Rear Tyre size : | 3.5*19 – 4/6 PR |
"NEW THUNDERBIRD TWINSPARK"
Launched in year 2008, Thunderbird Twinspark is one of the most stylish bike intended for those who want and wish to be on top of the world. It is the first model that leads Royal Enfield revolutionary Unit Construction Engine.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark is the perfect example of unfolding mix of old and new. Its 346 cc engine, 4 stroke single cylinder air-cooled engine delivers maximum power of 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm capacity ensuring its smooth performance and constant vacuum (CV) carburetor assure its simple start. Delighting customers, this bike is absolute comfort statement for the passenger as well as rider. This bike is like a must-have for every rider and it is hard to beat in terms of pure riding pleasure and visual delight.
Special Features:
Incorporated with all latest and advanced features, this bike includes:
- Ergonomically designed high density foam seats
- Rear gas filled shock absorber
- Heat shield on silencer
- Bigger CV carburetor BS-29
- Electric starter
- Electronic flasher
- Multi focal reflector
- 280mm disc-front brake and 150mm drum-rear brake
- Engine – Single cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, Dual spark ignition engine, aircooled
- Power and Torque – 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm/28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
- Fuel tank capacity – 15.5±1Liters
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THUNDERBIRD TWINSPARK |
"HERO HONDA LAUNCHES ALL NEW CBZ BIKE"
Hero Honda on Monday launched its 150-cc motorcycle CBZ.
The base variant of the new offering has been priced at Rs. 54,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). The self-start variant of CBZ X-treme has been priced at Rs. 56,500 (ex-showroom Delhi) and the company said both variants have disc brakes and alloy wheel as standard fitments.
Teams from Japan‘s Honda and Hero Honda have jointly developed the new model.
It is pertinent that the company had discontinued sale of the CBZ a few months ago.
Hero Honda also announced that the new `CBZ X-treme’ would be followed by another offering in the premium segment sometime around the next fiscal.
“We expect to capture the top position in the premium segment with the new bike. We are also working on another bike in the premium segment,” Hero Honda Managing Director Pawan Munjal told media persons after launching the new offerings.
Hero Honda, which sells another 150-cc model Achiever in the premium segment, plans to launch six new bikes this fiscal.
The company said the premium bike market, comprising 150-cc and above models, was around six lakh units or ten per cent of the total motorcycle market.
October 8, 2008
US BOX OFFICE TOP 10
| Rank | Weekend Total | Weeks | Screens | Weekend screen avg. | Cumulative box office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008) | ||||
| $29,300,465 (%) | 1 | 3,215 | $9,113 | $29,300,465 | |
| 2. | Eagle Eye (2008) | ||||
| $17,709,817 (-39%) | 2 | 3,2516 | $5,036 | $54,614,521 | |
| 3. | Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008) | ||||
| $11,311,751 (%) | 1 | 2,421 | $4,672 | $11,311,751 | |
| 4. | Nights in Rodanthe (2008) | ||||
| $7,368,259 (-45%) | 2 | 2,702 | $2,726 | $25,088,183 | |
| 5. | Appaloosa (2008) | ||||
| $5,050,310 (3346%) | 3 | 1,045 | $4,832 | $5,605,167 | |
| 6. | Lakeview Terrace (2008) | ||||
| $4,561,227 (-35%) | 3 | 2,574 | $1,772 | $32,201,255 | |
| 7. | Burn After Reading (2008) | ||||
| $4,120,129 (-34%) | 4 | 2,397 | $1,718 | $51,678,103 | |
| 8. | Fireproof (2008) | ||||
| $3,987,509 (-41%) | 2 | 852 | $4,680 | $12,410,216 | |
| 9. | An American Carol (2008) | ||||
| $3,656,000 (%) | 1 | 1,639 | $2,230 | $3,656,000 | |
| 10. | Religulous (2008) | ||||
| $3,409,643 (%) | 1 | 502 | $6,792 | $3,428,633 | |
"BABYLON A.D REVIEW ANALYSIS"
MOVIE DETAILS:
In a bleak future, Vin Diesel is assigned to protect a woman who is host to an organism that may become a genetically engineered Messiah. Just an average Saturday for Vin Diesel.
REVIEW ANALYSIS:
One can’t help but feel a little bit sorry for Babylon A.D., a movie that’s been disowned by its director, ignored by its star and dumped into theatres by its studio during the slowest of the summer’s dog days. But as much as I’d like to offer the film some words of encouragement and a pat on the back for effort, I have to concede that it’s pretty terrible and not in the “so-terrible-it’s-awesome” way of such past late-summer gems as Snakes on a Plane and Neil LaBute’s demented Wicker Man remake.
No, Babylon A.D. is just plain bad; it’s the kind of film that’s such a waste of time and resources, you have to wonder why it was made in the first place. And as tempting as it is to accept director Mathieu Kassovitz’s version of what went wrong—namely, that the studio compromised his artistic freedom at every turn, even cutting their own version of the movie in the editing room—based on the elements he had direct control over (such as the performances and the screenplay), it’s hard to imagine a director’s cut being significantly better.
Although the credits claim that Babylon A.D. is based on the popular French sci-fi novel Babylon Babies, the movie more closely resembles a louder, dumber cousin of Alfonso Cuarón’s masterful Children of Men—call it Children of Men 2: This Time It’s Twins! Vin Diesel takes over the Clive Owen role as a world-weary cynic who learns to care again after prolonged exposure to a mysterious young woman carrying mankind’s future in her uterus. In Babylon A.D., this character’s name is Toorop and he’s a semi-retired human smuggler forcibly brought out of hiding by Russian mob boss Gorksy (Gérard Depardieu) for a high-paying gig.
Toorop’s mission, which he has little choice but to accept, is to transport the lovely Aurora (Melanie Thierry) and her guardian Sister Rebecca (Michelle Yeoh) from the Russian wilderness to New York City, where she’ll be met by her famous mother (Charlotte Rampling), high priestess of the vaguely Scientology-like Neolite religion. Along the way to the Big Apple, the trio is pursued by an army of goons that seem to be in the employ of Aurora‘s thought-to-be-dead father (Lambert Wilson), a scientist who for some reason thought it would be a good idea to implant artificial intelligence in human babies. (With an experiment that stupid, he can only be a descendent of Professor Frink from “The Simpsons.”) Two of his A.I.-enhanced tykes are currently gestating in Aurora‘s belly, where they provide their mom with special powers, like the ability to stop a guided missile with her mind. Too bad they aren’t also able to make this ridiculous story have a lick of sense.
Joking aside, Babylon A.D. actually gets off to a decent start and there are flashes throughout of the kind of film Kassovitz must have set out to make. As in Children of Men, Babylon offers a vision of the future that is essentially a dilapidated version of the present, where all the impressive technology can’t mask how cheap human life has become. Kassovitz seems particularly fascinated by the concept of borders and how much more difficult it becomes to move from country to country in an era of advanced globalization. The film’s most memorable scene (or, to be more accurate, its only memorable scene) finds Toorop, Aurora and Sister Rebecca racing dozens of other immigrants to win a spot on the only vessel bound for the Russian border: an ancient Cold War-era submarine where the crew shoots those unlucky enough to make it on in time.
Had Kassovitz (or the editors hired to cut the film on his behalf) actually pursued this thematic thread, it might have made the picture an ambitious failure instead of simply a failure. But any deeper ideas are quickly lost amidst the incomprehensible action sequences, the wooden acting and the nonsensical third act, in which the studio’s interference becomes blatantly obvious. (If the last scene makes any sense to you, please post an analysis online so the rest of us can figure out what the heck happened.) We can argue over who is ultimately responsible for this mess until the movie turns up on cable, but the fact is, some films are just doomed to failure from the moment they’re green-lit despite the best intentions of everyone involved. Babylon A.D. is one of those films.
"NEW YAMAHA MT01 BIKE"
This bike from Yamaha Group is a pure blend of style and powerful performance. It has been designed in such a way that it can become the obsession of any passionate biker. It comprises of the wonderful features like Master Cylinder, excellent Instrument Panel, Headlights for crystal clear visibility, Idle Speed Controller and so on.
It has been specially made to cater to the demands of present day customers. It delivers the unimaginable expression of latent power. This dream bike has been made through the efforts of the great engineers who can assure the buyer of outstanding performance, design and the bike that is technically sound in every sense of the word.
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF YAMAHA MT 01 |
"NEW BULLET MACHISMO 500"
Royal Enfield has zoomed in with full vigor with their latest launch, the Bullet Machismo 500. Similar in nature like the classic Thunderbird 350cc LB engine, the new model has been beautified with cutting edge technological inputs, making it one of the handsomest bikes.
Exhibiting a powerful stroke(90mm), enhanced bore capacity to 84mm from 70mm, the bike shows the highest displacement of 500cc. Powered by single cylinder 4-stroke 350 cc engine, there is no limitation in its’ speed. Some of the salient features of the bike are listed below :
- Light weight
- Mikuni carb
- Better ignition through advanced TCI system
- Transistorised Coil Ignition (TCI)
- Smooth ride
- Comfort styling
Other Features
The Bullet Machismo 500 is assorted with well defined attributes which has transformed the dreams of a bike connoisseur into reality.
- Generates 24PS @5600rpm
- Maximum torque of40.85Nm at 3000rpm
- 19-inch wheels
- 280 mm front disc brake
- Custom accessories easily fitted
- Engine equipped with constant vacuum carburetor
- Helps in combustion & improves initial pick-up
- CDI ignition system eliminates cold start problems
- Front Suspension employs hydraulically damped telescopic forks
- Rear suspension equipped with adjustable swing arm & gas filled shock absorbers
- Better cooling by large cooling fins & aluminum construction
- Electric starter
- Disc brake
Colors
Right now, the Bullet Machismo 500 is available in only two major colors which are :
- Black
- Alberto green
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF BULLET MACHISMO 500 |
| Engine : | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled |
| Transmission : | Five Speed |
| Engine Displacement : | 499cc |
| Tachometer : | No |
| Max Power : | 17.64 KW @ 5600rpm |
| Wheel base : | 1370 mm |
| Ground Clearance : | 140 mm |
| Ignition : | TCI |
| Dry Weight : | 163kg |
| F/R suspension : | Telescopic, Hydraulic damping |
| R/R suspension : | Swing arm with adjustable Gas filled shock absorber |
| Max Speed : | 130 Kmph |
| Front Tyre size : | 3.25*19 – 4/6 PR |
| Rear Tyre size : | 3.5*19 – 4/6 PR |
