Lawless (Budget: $45M; Domestic: $37.4M; Worldwide: $53.7M; 67% RT; Cinemascore: B+)
The Master ($35M; $16M; $20.5M; 86%)
Killing Them Softly ($15M; $15M; $34.4M; 75%; F)
Zero Dark Thirty ($40M; $57.1M; $60.2M and climbing; 93%; A-)
Not bad for a studio that has just started out and has shown an inclination to darker material (much more promising than DreamWorks SKG). Zero has proven that a complicated film that presents ideas one can't contain within one box, especially when it creates controversy and interest, can be successful. It backfired with the AMPAS, but what would you rather have, if you can only choose one? A film that makes money or a film that wins Oscars?
What does 2013 hold? They'll be distributing the much anticipated The Grandmaster, as well as the edgy Spring Breakers. Kar Wai Wong films usually don't make much money, but this doesn't look like just any arty Wong film. Same goes for Harmony Korine. Spike Jonze latest Her may also come out, as well as Bennett Miller's intriguing Foxcatcher. They'll also be backing David O. Russell's next project post-Silver Linings Playbook and possibly Andrew Dominik's (Killing) Marilyn Monroe film and a Terminator sequel with the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Terminator is a great property to have, especially if they find a visionary director to redefine the franchise (which I'd argue is imperative). I'm not sure if attaching the former California governor is a wise move, however.
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