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[hamchan]

I'm surprised people in here are low balling the RT score.

I think it can get 70% since that doesn't seem too hard for superhero movies and people seem to be reacting to trailers reasonably more positive than BvS.

Of course I thought BvS could at least best Man of Steel but that bombed critically, so obviously I'm bad at predicting.

 

[Oddduck]

I'm surprised people in here are low balling the RT score.

I think it can get 70% since that doesn't seem too hard for superhero movies and people seem to be reacting to trailers reasonably more positive than BvS.

Of course I thought BvS could at least best Man of Steel but that bombed critically, so obviously I'm bad at predicting.

David Ayer has a weird history with critics.

Fury - 77% RT (Director, Producer, Screenwriter)
Sabotage - 22% RT (Director)
End of Watch - 85% RT (Producer, Director, Screenwriter)
Street Kings - 36% RT (Director)
Harsh Times - 48% RT (Producer, Director, Screenwriter)
Training Day - 72% RT (Producer, Screenwriter)

His best rated films (Fury, End of Watch) are the ones that he has full creative control over (writing, directing, and producing).

So there's still hope that Suicide Squad can be something special since he wrote that film.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

RT 31 %
MC 49
OW Dom $83M
Dom $200M
WW $530M


It'll be awful.

Spoiler

Damaged

 

[Yager]

We doing numbers now?

RT: 20%
OW: 20M
WW: 350M

DCU is dad.

 

[IconGrist]

We doing numbers now?

RT: 20%
OW: 20M
WW: 350M

DCU is dad.

 

[Ashhong]

So....no Twitter impressions?

 

[Major Gripex]

We doing numbers now?

RT: 20%
OW: 20M
WW: 350M

DCU is dad.

It's even less impressive when you realize that the M stands for M&Ms. RIP DCEU.

So....no Twitter impressions?

There was one that was very positive, but generally it has been very quiet, I believe. And to be honest, after the positive word of mouth from early screenings followed by the assassination of BvS by the critics, I'm going to just wait until I see the movie before I take anything to heart.

 

[Ashhong]

It's even less impressive when you realize that the M stands for M&Ms. RIP DCEU.


There was one that was very positive, but generally it has been very quiet, I believe. And to be honest, after the positive word of mouth from early screenings followed by the assassination of BvS by the critics, I'm going to just wait until I see the movie before I take anything to heart.

But today was the press screening so I expected at least some Twitter hints. Would be nice to see some overwhelmingly positive tweets from the press

 

[Smokey_Run]

So....no Twitter impressions?

Mayimbe said the screening either yesterday or the day before was for long lead press like magazines and such and there will be more screenings in the coming days/weeks for other members of the press. I'm going to assume it will be embargoed anyways.

 

[Ashhong]

Mayimbe said the screening either yesterday or the day before was for long lead press like magazines and such and there will be more screenings in the coming days/weeks for other members of the press. I'm going to assume it will be embargoed anyways.

Odd, all other press screenings I at least see people tweeting that they are going to the screening or that they just got out and like a smiley or something. I can't find anything at all. Although my twitter-fu is pretty weak

 

[Smokey_Run]

Odd, all other press screenings I at least see people tweeting that they are going to the screening or that they just got out and like a smiley or something. I can't find anything at all. Although my twitter-fu is pretty weak

I just saw everyone talking about being at the Star Trek Beyond screening from a press standpoint.

 

[Major Gripex]

Kibbles posted this earlier:

Detailed review...from the guy who probably would have loved it anyway.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinemat...oilers_review_from_a_friend_who_saw_suicide//

Highlights
- Leto is oscar worthy for bringing a Hamill esque Joker to life
- Will Smith gives a heartwarming, but menacing performance as Deadshot
-Robbie born to play Harley Quinn
-Style is a cross between The Dark Knight and Guardians of the Galaxy
- Waller great, Boomerang hilarious.
- Not sure its better than BvS as he's only seen it one time.

On another note: after reading all the predictions from you all, I can't help but laugh at how jaded a lot of us are after BvS. DCEU gaf, do you need a hug?

 

[Ashhong]

Bah. Dying for news here. So close to release!

 

[Yager]

But will SS beat Thor 2?

 

[broncobuster]

On another note: after reading all the predictions from you all, I can't help but laugh at how jaded a lot of us are after BvS. DCEU gaf, do you need a hug?

I'm feeling blue because nobody got the joke behind my prediction.

In truth I don't know where to begin. By my observations, reactions to SS marketing is largely very excited. Below that there's a bunch of it's alright or it might not suck, followed with a can't be worse than BvS remark. Don't see the hate and skepticism a BvS or Ghostbusters got. Handful use the "trying too hard, too edgy," lines unironically, or gripes about tattoos.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

So, when is Brad Pitt doing a CBM?

 

[strafer]

So, when is Brad Pitt doing a CBM?

Never I hope.

 

[Loxley]

So, when is Brad Pitt doing a CBM?

When he's in his 70's, then his transformation into Robert Redford will be complete.

 

[strafer]

When he's in his 70's, then his transformation into Robert Redford will be complete.

He will never reach Redford status bro

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

So are we going to do some "predict the RT rating" on Suicide Squad or is it too soon?

45%

I think there won't be enough levity and it'll end up more depressing than fun.

It'll be a box office hit though.

OW: $120M
WW: $750M

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Brad Pitt is a good actor wtf is wrong woth you guys? Way better than Johnny Depp.

 

[GravityInsanity]

But will SS beat Thor 2?

I'm wondering will it beat Ghostbusters.

 

[antovolk]

SS tracking to 125m domestic opening weekend
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

 

[Penguin]

Holy calzones

Skwad is tracking to open at around 125 million

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

If early tracking is any indication, the Warner Bros. and DC superhero movie could open to an enormous $125 million in its North American debut when unfurling over the Aug. 5-7 weekend. Some box-office analysts believe it could even climb higher, but stress it's still early in the game.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Don't use SS, please.

 

[gamz]

Not surprised one bit.

 

[strafer]

Holy calzones

SS is tracking to open at around 125 million

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

Please be true. I wanna see gaffs face.

 

[Kibbles]

^Good good. I see everyone low balling it but hype is insane. I see people posting about it on FB that never post about CBMs.

84% im feeling it! As long as it's fresh, that'd be nice.

 

[gamz]

SS tracking to 125m domestic opening weekend
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

 

[Lord Virgin]

SS tracking to 125m domestic opening weekend
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

OW: 120 million

What do I win?

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

$300m domestic
$700m worldwide

Harley Quinn will put asses in seats.

Fixed

 

[kmfdmpig]

David Ayer has a weird history with critics.

Fury - 77% RT (Director, Producer, Screenwriter)
Sabotage - 22% RT (Director)
End of Watch - 85% RT (Producer, Director, Screenwriter)
Street Kings - 36% RT (Director)
Harsh Times - 48% RT (Producer, Director, Screenwriter)
Training Day - 72% RT (Producer, Screenwriter)

His best rated films (Fury, End of Watch) are the ones that he has full creative control over (writing, directing, and producing).

So there's still hope that Suicide Squad can be something special since he wrote that film.

Those reviews seem very low to me. I can't see why Harsh Times would be under 65 or why Training Day would be under 90. I haven't watched Sabotage yet, but have been impressed with Ayer's work otherwise.

 

[ryan299]

Holy shit at that tracking. I was thinking 115 opening weekend.

 

[Penguin]

Holy shit at that tracking. I was thinking 115 opening weekend.

I feel like I was lowballing, I thought that 95 million number was being a bit generous

 

[guek]

SS tracking to 125m domestic opening weekend
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

That'd be massive. I hope it comes true, WB needs a win.

 

[Effect]

I was thinking around 100 million with a chance of it being lower. I think this will review better simply because there are no built in ideas of what these characters should be outside of Joker. I hate that so many approached Batman v Superman thinking of what it should or was suppose to be instead of allowing it to be it's own thing and being judged on it's own merits. I don't believe it was, especially when it came to the most negative of reviews. There was far to much "not my Batman/Superman/etc". Here's hoping a lot of that is gone with Justice League with people getting that out of their systems.

 

[Roland_Gunner]

Those reviews seem very low to me. I can't see why Harsh Times would be under 65 or why Training Day would be under 90. I haven't watched Sabotage yet, but have been impressed with Ayer's work otherwise.

Training Day being that low is pretty amazing. As soon as it came out everyone hailed it as one of the best crime movies in decades. I can only imagine there are a lot more fan reviewers out now.

EDIT: With that tracking there has to be a 20% chance that Suicide Squad grosses more than BvS in the US.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Why no new thread ? Because it is positive news, I know.

 

[guek]

Why no new thread ? Because it is positive news, I know.

Stop being salty and just make it.

 

[ryan299]

First Choice: 14%.
Guardians was a 10 at first tracking and made 94 OW. Deadpool was a 12 at first tracking and made 132.

Ages 12-16: 10%
17-34: 20%
Latinos: 16%
African Americans: 11%

Numbers from Mayimbe

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Stop being salty and just make it.

My post wasn't really serious

First Choice: 14%.
Guardians was a 10 at first tracking and made 94 OW. Deadpool was a 12 at first tracking and made 132.

Ages 12-16: 10%
17-34: 20%
Latinos: 16%
African Americans: 11%

Numbers from Mayimbe

What was BvS stats for reference?

 

[strafer]

thread is made and the first post is already making me sick

 

[a916]

My post wasn't really serious



What was BvS stats for reference?

I believe higher, BVS was tracking juggernaut levels (over Jurassic World), as in, approaching 200 OW numbers... the reviews/wom brought down that OW.

 

[Raptor]

What do I win?

You are 5 mill short, you aint winning shit.

 

[Lord Virgin]

You are 5 mill short, you aint winning shit.

How dare you.

 

[Ninjimbo]

Holy calzones

Skwad is tracking to open at around 125 million

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/box-office-suicide-squad-tracking-911029

That's bullshit but I believe it.

 

[strafer]

Kevin Smith has uploaded their latest Fatman on Batman were they talk about the Ultimate Edition.

 

[Effect]

Kevin Smith has uploaded their latest Fatman on Batman were they talk about the Ultimate Edition.

Positive, Negative, etc? Or do you mean just uploaded like a minute ago?

 

[lovely ladies]

Kibbles posted this earlier:



On another note: after reading all the predictions from you all, I can't help but laugh at how jaded a lot of us are after BvS. DCEU gaf, do you need a hug?

That "not sure it's better than BvS" quote isn't going to sway many haters lol.

 

[guek]

My post wasn't really serious

Ah ok, I can't tell sometimes considering the amount of whining about OT that happens in here