Beat Ben @ the Box Office: Who'll Bite on Drillbit?

Owen Wilson has broken $30 million on an opening weekend only twice in his career: with Cars and Wedding Crashers (Night at the Museum came in at 30, even). And don't look for that stat to change with Drillbit Taylor.

My Call:  Owen's new comedy about a loser-turned-bodyguard will grab only about $13.4 million opening weekend.

Here's Why:  The film was directed by Steven Brill (Little Nicky, Mr. Deeds), cowritten by Seth Rogen and produced by Judd Apatow. But despite a strong team behind the scenes, it falls flat on-screen and will most likely miss with audiences. Plus, Wilson hasn't been promoting this, with a dark cloud still hanging above his star power after his suicide attempt. It's a shame not to see him out.

Your Turn:  Think I'm wrong? Then prove me wrong, sucka!

Poll

Beat Ben—March 21, 2008

How will Drillbit Taylor do opening weekend?

<b>$13.4 million,</b> I'm with you, Ben.

$13.4 million, I'm with you, Ben.

33.6%

<b>Way more.</b> Gonna be hilarious!

Way more. Gonna be hilarious!

29.3%

<b>Way less.</b> Didn't I see this in 1980?

Way less. Didn't I see this in 1980?

37.1%

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