Larry Crowne

So it is that this weeks Larry Crowne, starring Hanks and Roberts (and directed, co-written and co-produced by the former), is being seen a real test for the movie industry, says veteran film critic Marshall Fine.

Is there still an audience for the star-driven summer movie based on original material? Early signs arent great: Reviews have been generally negative, and The Hollywood Reporter says theres been relatively soft audience interest tracking..

Source: http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/06/larry-crowne-a-throwback-to-when-star-power-alone-sold-movies/241276/