Marvel's The Avengers |OT| (Dir. Joss Whedon) [Spoilers unmarked]
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gamergirly
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Man this was a hell of a movie. Haven't seen so many nerdy adults crump in a single theater since The Dark Knight 
planar1280
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What competition does Avengers have
Dark Shadows ... Dictator ..... Battleship.... MIB 3
What competition does TDKR have
Total Recall ... Bourne Legacy....
Lol
Yeah, I agree. Avengers would be cool for kids, but the ones who REALLY appreciate it are the adults who grew up on the comics to begin with. On the other hand, I think original properties which really get done well are a real magical experience for kids.
Take a look at the calender before making such silly posts. And even ignoring the two weeks the box office spreads its legs to TDKR, Avengers still has a lot tougher competition.
Diprosalic
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Grossed more on Friday than Thor or Captain America grossed in their OW. Easiest avatar bet win.
I agree. Ice Age 4 is going to be huge OS.
I agree. Ice Age 4 is going to be huge OS.
Hard to say. I do know this, that Target commercial nailed it, there are going to legions of kids playing Avengers this summer, and that's very, very cool.
Ice Age 4 and TDKR aren't competing for the same audience though. But yes, IA4 will do ridiculous bank.
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
VariantX04
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Didn't know where else to put this.
Diprosalic
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you sure? i know a TON of 20 somethings who freaking love this movie.
For serious?
Diprosalic
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yeah, you european? they love this shit. my whole company was pumped for 3 and we all are 20-40.
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I am surprised to see that you haven't been trampled by blind angry masses yet.
It's a hard truth, but it is a truth nonetheless.
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Thanos' Quest as well. It details HOW he wins each infinite gem. Quite a fantastic read; that gives you a great look at all facets of Thanos capabilities.
A big wow at those numbers! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving event film.
As for the box office competition, TDKR is going to live or die on its final marketing push. Avengers opening day just topped Avatar's opening weekend. Yah, I know that doesn't mean much; still, I can't wait to see what the word of mouth and repeat viewing does for the worldwide total.
It's not the whole truth. It's a single contributing factor. WB won't be oblivious to that in their equations, but they won't be overselling it either.
As for the box office competition, TDKR is going to live or die on its final marketing push. Avengers opening day just topped Avatar's opening weekend. Yah, I know that doesn't mean much; still, I can't wait to see what the word of mouth and repeat viewing does for the worldwide total.
It's not the whole truth. It's a single contributing factor. WB won't be oblivious to that in their equations, but they won't be overselling it either.
Joe Shlabotnik
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Yes, ancillaries are going to be ridiculous.
Good Job Bob
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Edgar Wright directing + Joe Cornish/Edgar Wright script = guaranteed to be amazing.
I don't think it's just his death (that was a pretty big factor though), but also that he did a very radical and believable version of a very iconic character. Joker is THE Batman villain.
My favorite was just the small touch where he
bats that grenade away on the ship in midair. Small detail but so awesome.
Nope, I'm Canadian. Here, those movies are fodder for kids 5-10, but not much more. Pixar seems to be the only movies here that gain a broader audience.
VariantX04
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As long as Cornish and Edgar are involved, I have no doubt this will be something special.
Also,
Thor "bringing the hammer down".
There were a ton of great Cap moments in this. One of my buddies is a big Cap fan, and he was very pleased.
From watching the trailers I agree completely.
Looking at past beginning of May superhero film performances (Spider-man 1 and 3, Iron Man 1 and 2, Thor), and doing the Math using the Avengers midnight and first day numbers, I think $180M for the weekend is the low end estimate.
Friday - $80.5M ($62M without midnights)
Saturday - $62M
Sunday - $40M (conservative 35% drop from Saturday)
That gives you a total of $182.5M
That said, it is not impossible that Saturday could increase from the Friday number (without midnights) or that the Sunday drop could be softer than 35%.
Friday - $80.5M ($62M without midnights)
Saturday - $62M
Sunday - $40M (conservative 35% drop from Saturday)
That gives you a total of $182.5M
That said, it is not impossible that Saturday could increase from the Friday number (without midnights) or that the Sunday drop could be softer than 35%.
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Manos: The Hans of Fate
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That was great lol
Man-is-Obsolete
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Went to the 4:15 showing here and the theaters are rarely packed but there werent many open seats at my showing and people had to take those neck breaking front row seats lol. When we got out the 7 o'clock showing had a huge line and the lobby was a mess of people.
The movie was awesome. I thought it had great pacing, humor, and over the top action. Hulk has one of my all time favorite scenes in this movie.
my theater could not stop laughing and were talking about it even after the movie ended.
The movie was awesome. I thought it had great pacing, humor, and over the top action. Hulk has one of my all time favorite scenes in this movie.
When Loki tells him to stop and bow to him, then Hulk just grabs him and bangs him on the floor like a looney tunes character
Joe Shlabotnik
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I was wondering about that and that the $175 million estimate seemed low from the Friday totals. Considering the silly good word of mouth, couldn't Saturday go up from the non-midnight $62 million Friday, and the Sunday drop softer than 35%, and the total push close to $200 million? Say $80 million Friday, $70 million Saturday, $40-$50 Sunday.
Yeah, I don't know why it isn't being mentioned more. I was fucking rolling.
I was really happy they teased
I hope it actually happens in a future film.
And then
Sheeeeeeeeeeit.
was another big holy shit moment for me.
This was a comic book come to life in every sense of the phrase. I'm glad I was alive to see it.
Hulk picking up Mjolnir here.
And then
the Hulk's second transformation followed by him punching the giant flying metal slug right in the fucking nose, stopping it dead in it's tracks...
Iron Man deflecting his repulsor beams off of Cap's shield
This was a comic book come to life in every sense of the phrase. I'm glad I was alive to see it.
Joe Shlabotnik
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Doesn't seem like it was mentioned here but I also chuckled out loud at
. Either the audience missed it or they were too damn young to get it!
Stark calling Thor "Point Break"
mugurumakensei
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The theater I typically go to had two 8:00 showings and both sold out. (may not seem like much but being a dine-in theater, it's very rare) It was disappointing that I had to sit in the front row since 3/4 of the seats were already taken by reserved seating.
That was yet another amazing if-you-blink-youll-miss-it moment.
I LOLed at that too. Also when Stark asked Banner how he kept so calm and one of his ideas was "a big bag of weed". I think most of the audience missed it because they were still laughing from the previous line.
Spider-Man 3 actually went up slightly on Saturday in comparison to it's Friday when midnights are taken out. It then only dropped 22% on Sunday. If The Avengers follows that path then it's looking at an absolutely crazy weekend.
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I think I was the only one in my theatre who laughed at that. It was such a quick one. So well placed.
Totally agree.
Man-is-Obsolete
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Best Cap moment had to be
where he tells those cops all those orders and they are like why should we listen to you? Then Cap kicks the crap out 4-5 aliens and cuts the arm off the last one, and the cop immediately turns around and starts doing exactly what Cap told him to do.
Glass Rebel
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I don't know why but I liked the "exchange" between Stark and Widow on the
paraphrased
That was so Tony :lol
Helicarrier deck
paraphrased
"How does Fury look at these displays?
"He turns."
"He turns."
That was so Tony :lol
TrumanBurbank
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I don't get that joke? Someone explain?
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