There was a expectation that summer movies in 2007 would make the history. But I never expect such huge one...
Besides 3 favorites, "Spiderman", "Shrek" and "Pirates", part 3 titles went over $300 millions, "Transformers" also passed the line. Moreover, "Harry Potter" passed $200 millions and came close to $300 millions.
"Ratatouille" is almost $200 now and "Bourne Ultimatum" which was just released in this month, would also like to pass over $200 millions.
Including all of above, at this day August 23 2007, 14 titles passed $100 millions this summer and "Evan Almighty" and "Rush Hour 3" will also across this line, too. In total, it comes to 16 films.
There are 26 titles that passed $300 millions in US and 4 of these are released in this summer 2007. There were only 1 titles last year and 2 years ago. This seems to be small but in percentage, it is almost 20%.
Personally, the best movies of this summer are "Transfomers" in entertainment meaning, while "Bourne" is as an film-maker.
Summer movies in 2007 made great success. How about next summer? At this point, "Indiana Jones" is the real favorite.