Moviefone Open Thread: Is Justin Timberlake a Celebrity?

The 2009 weekend was the the most effective pretty-good of occasions and worst not-great of occasions for Justin Timberlake. He was offered one of the lead roles in 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' the completely new drama within the Coen brothers and sisters in regards to the Greenwich Village folk scene in sixties NY. That's excellent! Sadly, the purchase came when his first foray becoming an action star was scuffling within the box office. Released on over 3000 screens, 'In Time' acquired only $12 million, finishing a distant third behind 'Puss in Boots' and 'Paranormal Activity 3.' Not great! Which enhances the question: Is Justin Timberlake a real celebrity? The short fact is a resounding yes. Ultimately, Timberlake is certainly an actress who appears in movies by simple definition, he's a celebrity. But is he a star? You understand, the type of actor audiences flock to find out on opening weekend, whether or not their movie just looks plain bad? You will discover two techniques for searching at Timberlake's burgeoning career. On one for reds, if 'In Time' may have starred Hugh Jackman or Tom Cruise, it seems likely the film may have bending its opening weekend receipts. This doesn't work constantly -- hello, The Actor-kaira Pitt and 'The Rum Diary'! -- however, if stars are stars, they acquire a nearly Teflon quality. Alternatively, Timberlake retains a techniques to visit before he may also be considered an authentic leading guy, a thing that has more associated with chance than other activities. His financial accomplishments becoming an actor ('Shrek the next,A 'The Social Media,A 'Bad Teacher') have include supporting roles just like a lead, he's become two chances: 'Friends With Benefits,' which opened up track of $18 million inside the summer season visiting $55 million, now 'In Time.' Neither were clean-outs, which only means he'll convey more chances to prove themselves afterwards. (Though since 'Inside Llewyn Davis' is poised being another ensemble -- and arises from the Coen brothers and sisters -- more expensive that being his box-office breakout.) So, is Timberlake a celebrity? Not. But unlike Ryan Reynolds -- about whom this debate was elevated with unimpressive results inside the summer season -- Timberlake can be a genuine celebrity. He's easily one of the 15 famous males on the planet -- a personality that you just, your mother, your cousin in addition to grandmother has not only learned about, but many likely likes. That counts for something. Whether Timberlake can make the most of that fame remains to look. The floor is yours, dear Moviefone site visitors: you believe JT a celebrity? Or just a pop star and celebrity who occurs are available in movies? [Photo: Getty] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED