Seems like every summer one or two indie films survives - even thrives - alongside their blockbuster competition.
This year, “The Visitor” is the king of the independent hill. The smart, socially aware (you know what that means) drama has earned $8.2 million, and it’s still in the top 20.
Sound like chump change? It is when you compare it to “Iron Man,” but indie films rarely crack the $2 million mark these days. Plus, at its peak “The Visitor” was shown on only 270 screens, according to Box Office Mojo. Blockbusters like “Iron Man” debut on more than 3,000 screens.
My review over at Donne Tempo helps explain what the fuss is all about. And please check out a portion of a Q&A Jenkins did during a trip to Denver to support the film.
(Photo: Richard Jenkins and Hiam Abbass bond over espresso in “The Visitor”)
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