Red Tails came in second place at the box office this weekend earning $19.1 million. The film did better than expected, and many are saying that the public endorsement of Tyler Perry helped.
According to Entertainment Weekly the movie about the Tuskegee Airmen gained momentum in the week leading up to its release.
Last week, in a letter to his fans, via his website, Tyler Perry urged moviegoers to support Red Tails:
"I think we should pull together and get behind this
movie. I really do! Not just African Americans, but all of us. I have
seen the movie and screened it here in Atlanta. I loved it and I think
you will too. The Tuskegee Airmen, who were at the screening, were so
happy that somebody is telling a small part of their story. It opens
this Friday, Please take your kids, you will enjoy it and so will they.
There is a lot of action and adventure and also a great history lesson
to be learned".
Audiences that went to see Red Tails this weekend enjoyed the film, helping it score a rare "A" CinemaScore grade, which will only fuel the film's momentum.
In December, 2011 Oprah Winfrey showed her support of Red Tails by hosting a private screening of the film in Dallas, TX. Oprah took pictures with the director and cast and the photos went viral.
Friday, Oprah tweeted to her nearly 9 million followers, "I Hope u'all support the film #RedTails this wknd. Talk to George Lucas all about it on NEXT CHAPTER this SUNDAY."
How many of you went to see the film opening weekend? How did you like it??
I haven't been yet, but our YACM group is planning to go together. Please, please, please check your ticket stubs to make sure they say Red Tails. There have been reports of attendees being given tickets with other movie names on them.
ReplyDeleteThat's good to know! I know the weather in some areas stopped a lot of the people from going the opening weekend.
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