Votes
District 9: Then again, you don't have to spend all of it to make an effective sci-fi action flick (18.8%)
The Hangover: R-rated comedy starring mostly unknown (and truly funny) actors can lead to record-breaking results (14.7%)
Star Trek: Truly fresh reboots can reignite a franchise, pulling in new and old fans alike (11.1%)
(500) Days of Summer: Romance is still alive -- just remember to include a plot and characters you actually like (10.0%)
Paranormal Activity: Actually, you don't have to spend any money at all, really -- and sometimes a simple floating sheet is super-scary (9.0%)
Avatar: You have to spend money to make money (8.1%)
Inglourious Basterds: QT and Harvey Weinstein are a lethal duo, especially with the marketing power of Universal behind them (7.1%)
Up: Pixar always for-the-win (6.8%)
Taken: Liam Neeson is a viable action star (4.1%)
Zombieland: Indie actors vs. the undead = Fanboy delight (3.1%)
The Hurt Locker: Iraq-themed movies can work and they work best with a female director handling the reins (2.1%)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon: Vampire fever is only beginning (1.6%) Sherlock Holmes: Never underestimate star power, even in Victorian garb (1.4%)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Don't underestimate the power of the non-U.S. box-office (IA: DotD made just under $700 outside the U.S.) (1.3%)
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire: Sundance can still generate buzz -- and so can Mariah Carey, apparently? (0.9%)
A total of 10227 votes were collected.
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