Motley Fool Money "Top Gun: Maverick" Wins the Weekend and Strengthens Studio Businesses
May 31, 2022
Bill Mann, a Senior Analyst at Motley Fool, shares his insights on the box office phenomenon 'Top Gun: Maverick,' discussing its impact on theater stocks like AMC and how it signals a post-pandemic resurgence in cinema. He also highlights Unilever's surge after adding activist investor Nelson Peltz to its board, portraying a wave of optimism. Robert Brokamp joins to dissect strategies for investors battling inflation, focusing on real estate and commodities, while emphasizing the importance of harnessing human capital for long-term financial stability.
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Crying at the Movies
- Bill Mann's voice was hoarse from seeing Top Gun: Maverick the previous night.
- He mentions there was crying in the theater, though not by him.
Theaters are Back
- Top Gun: Maverick's impressive opening weekend signals a return to pre-pandemic moviegoing habits.
- The film's wide release in 4,700 theaters demonstrates renewed audience comfort with theaters.
Less Cynical Movies
- Top Gun: Maverick's success shows that audiences crave uncynical, feel-good movies.
- The film's positive reception suggests a potential trend towards less cynical filmmaking.