Gwyneth Paltrow gets to host “SNL” this weekend, and once that’s over, talk around “Country Strong” will die forever. It has put up lackluster numbers at the box office, only grossing $7.5 million in its opening weekend. Surprisingly, Screen Gems chose to open it in less than 1,500 theaters, something that drove down numbers.
The reviews have been pretty poor, too, and I’m no exception. Last week, I wrote:
“Unintentionally hilarious … it’s ridiculously melodramatic and populated with four stock characters who go through alarmingly little growth throughout the movie. [There’s] no reason to care …”
It seemed like a good idea for Paltrow to be in contention for Best Actress given that rehabbed characters often make for flashy performances. You all seemed to think bite the bait as well judging by the poll results. 3 voters thought Paltrow could get nominated, while only one detractor thought she wouldn’t. If the I‘s have it, I’ll eat my hat in two weeks.
Marshall and the Movies 
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