The opening week of this John Abraham-Bipasha Basu film has been average. Poor reviews and big releases will make the going even tougher for Goal in the coming weeks.

Pro: Boman Irani; soccer sequences
Con: Cliched plot; inane dialogues; lacklustre performances; amateurish direction

Beowulf

It may have topped box-office charts overseas, but the city hasn’t taken too kindly to the cinematic adaptation of the oldest English epic poem. Beowulf, despite Angelina Jolie’s golden nudity, has sunk in its first week .

Pro: The 3-D special effects
Con: All style, no substance

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

The Indian connection has not been able to save the sequel to the 1998 Academy Award winning film, which has also been slammed by critics.

Pro: Acting and atmosphere
Con: The pointlessness

Om Shanti Om

Farah Khan’s tribute to Bollywood continues to create box-office magic in Week 3 with many returning for a repeat watch.

Pro: SRK and Deepika; plenty of laughs; the music
Con: A contrived second half

Saawariya

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s drama in blue has recorded average occupancy in its third week.

Pro: Ranbir Kapoor; the sets; the music
Con: Too little happens over too long

Jab We Met

Emerging as a major money-spinner,Jab We Met continues to pull in the crowds in Week 5.

Pro: The Shahid-Kareena chemistry; music; an engaging first half
Con: A not-so-gripping second half