Kenzodielocke
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Willem Dafoe is in Aquaman.
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Willem Dafoe is in Aquaman.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Oh fuck that would be awesome.
If I don't finally get Braniac in a Superman movie, I'm going to complain about it on NeoGAF.com.
Inceptional
Member
You forgot to mention the other four fucking writers this movie had. Sorry, but that's never a good sign. Cruise probably brought in McQuarrie to punch it up a bit, but it was too little too late.
And the director is enough for me to write it off completely no matter how much I like Cruise's movies usually. The only legitimately good things Kurtzman's ever been a part of are Fringe and Star Trek '09.
Luthor Sr faking his own death and being counsel to Aquaman is a long term plan worthy of the Luthor name
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
As expected, pretty soft opening for WW in France so far, about half of what every other DCEU film made. It might end up in First Avenger territory unless word of mouth saves it. The reviews seem a lot more middling around here. Not that it matters much, it'll make its money elsewhere.
It got a few euros from me at least, I really enjoyed it even though its flaws really frustrated me. It was so close to being great, I feel like a little bit more money and post-production time could have made it a true classic. Oh well, I still got a good WW movie in my lifetime, it's more than I ever expected, lol.
It got a few euros from me at least, I really enjoyed it even though its flaws really frustrated me. It was so close to being great, I feel like a little bit more money and post-production time could have made it a true classic. Oh well, I still got a good WW movie in my lifetime, it's more than I ever expected, lol.
Lord Frieza
Member
I don't think it's dumb in and of itself, but it's dumb to think something like that is viable nowadays. The Universal Monsters are mostly a nostalgia act and have become generic tropes in cinema. Trying to base a multi-film cinematic universe around them is just silly.
Lord Frieza
Member
What's more reasonable you think?
Low 50s.
Edit: realistically anything over $45M is a good comic film hold. Low 40s would be standard. DCEU standard is more like low 30s.
Obliterator
Member
Ouch given the Mummy reviews I don't expect it to launch well at all this weekend. It was alreadybtravking low and this will certainly not help it
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Anecdotal evidence time--
I know women who are seeing this after the weekend buzz got them interested-- women who don't normally like superhero movies.
Also anecdotal--
I know comic-book fans who are still hesitant, which I take to be either a) skeptical of DCEU b) more Marvel guys c) just don't care about Wonder Woman.
The former are a larger group than the latter.
I know women who are seeing this after the weekend buzz got them interested-- women who don't normally like superhero movies.
Also anecdotal--
I know comic-book fans who are still hesitant, which I take to be either a) skeptical of DCEU b) more Marvel guys c) just don't care about Wonder Woman.
The former are a larger group than the latter.
Lights and Waves
Member
Wonder Woman made even more last night than it did on Monday and Thursday. Officially shooketh.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Before WW came out, there was talk that being between Pirates and The Mummy could really hurt it, and being up against a Dreamworks feature.
Pirates and Underpants didn't really make a dent, and now the Mummy is getting terrible reviews. Per Studio Execs, RT can kill a movie!
Seriously, between being really good and the other Summer tentpoles fumbling, WW could have really really good legs. What comes out the week after The Mummy?
Pirates and Underpants didn't really make a dent, and now the Mummy is getting terrible reviews. Per Studio Execs, RT can kill a movie!
Seriously, between being really good and the other Summer tentpoles fumbling, WW could have really really good legs. What comes out the week after The Mummy?
Before WW came out, there was talk that being between Pirates and The Mummy could really hurt it, and being up against a Dreamworks feature.
Pirates and Underpants didn't really make a dent, and now the Mummy is getting terrible reviews. Per Studio Execs, RT can kill a movie!
Seriously, between being really good and the other Summer tentpoles fumbling, WW could have really really good legs. What comes out the week after The Mummy?
Cars 3 + Rough Night + All Eyez On Me next weekend. Transformers 5 releases the following Wednesday.
Lord Frieza
Member
Before WW came out, there was talk that being between Pirates and The Mummy could really hurt it, and being up against a Dreamworks feature.
Pirates and Underpants didn't really make a dent, and now the Mummy is getting terrible reviews. Per Studio Execs, RT can kill a movie!
Seriously, between being really good and the other Summer tentpoles fumbling, WW could have really really good legs. What comes out the week after The Mummy?
Cars 3, I think
EDIT: Beaten
Before WW came out, there was talk that being between Pirates and The Mummy could really hurt it, and being up against a Dreamworks feature.
Pirates and Underpants didn't really make a dent, and now the Mummy is getting terrible reviews. Per Studio Execs, RT can kill a movie!
Seriously, between being really good and the other Summer tentpoles fumbling, WW could have really really good legs. What comes out the week after The Mummy?
Cars 3, and Transformers comes out the week after that.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
Can't imagine beating Cars 3 on the third weekend.
Curious how All Eyes on Me does
Like Straight Outta Compton released in a window with limited competition but think people are more interested in Tupac's story...
Sibersk Esto
Banned
The only thing I've heard about All Eyez On Me is "woah, that guy really looks like Tupac".
Usually films with mostly black casts get mostly black audiences. Straight Outta Compton had a lot of crossover appeal. It still had a ton of appeal to African American audiences, but about half the audience was white/hispanic/Asian.
Tupac was about as mainstream as 90s rap got, but I'm not sure that this film is getting the same sort of buzz that would indicate a wider appeal.
Tupac was about as mainstream as 90s rap got, but I'm not sure that this film is getting the same sort of buzz that would indicate a wider appeal.
Alex_Mexico
Member
It never ceases to amaze me how behind Japan always is when it comes to movies. Even big budget tentpole franchises that open in most of the world in a matter of weeks they still manage to get it two or three months late. What gives???
LFMartins86
Member
I think they have bigger restrictions regarding foreign movies.
No idea what they're thinking releasing All Eyez close to so much competition. doesn't stand a chance, sadly.
This was supposed to launch the rap biopic cinematic universe
Alex_Mexico
Member
First time I hear about this. Are you sure you're not confusing Japan with China?
Lord Frieza
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LFMartins86
Member
I did, you are right.
And_Gignac
Member
That Tuesday was super strong. High 50s, even 60s are achievable me thinks. Specially now with The Mummy being a mess.
Jeff Albertson
Member
So is pirates pretty much done at around $510m WW?
Could have been worse I suppose
Could have been worse I suppose
I can't get over that dude looking like a Tupac caricature
RBelong2Us
Member
The people behind All Eyez on Me would lead me to believe it's a bad movie, like worse than 'Notorious' bad.
That's really so sad because there is so many dynamics to Tupac and each era from the beginning of Pacs career to the end could be represented in its own distinct way and how Pac molded himself throughout his career/life. In the right hands a movie about him could be as good as Straight Outta Compton if not even better.
What's going to be released in a week definitely won't be anything of that sort most likely .
That's really so sad because there is so many dynamics to Tupac and each era from the beginning of Pacs career to the end could be represented in its own distinct way and how Pac molded himself throughout his career/life. In the right hands a movie about him could be as good as Straight Outta Compton if not even better.
What's going to be released in a week definitely won't be anything of that sort most likely .
Obliterator
Member
I'm feeling pretty confident WW will hit $300m domestic. How's everyone else feeling total domestic gross shakes out?
broncobuster
Banned
If All Eyez on Me has a post credit stinger teasing the Tupac hologram sequel, I'll watch it in theaters.
mckmas8808
Mckmaster uses MasterCard to buy Slave drives
This is just purely throwing money away.
I'm thinking the same.
WW should still be the movie to see this weekend and I'm hoping to catch it a 3rd time. If this weekend is truly a good weekend like many are predicting. I'm going to say 250million. I like to play it a bit conservative.
Obliterator
Member
Only a 2.5 multiplier? That doesn't sound right that would be only slightly better than Suicide Squad legs
I think the big difference is AEOM looks like your average biopic while Straight Outta Compton looked like a full-fledged action blockbuster.
PhantomX1313
Member
I want Wondy to beat Tf and cars and kill these franchises
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Took long enough for you to show in here.
Biggest-Geek-Ever
Member
The Mummy isn't even in movietickets.com's top 5 yet. Between that and the reviews, I'm having a hard time seeing this making much more than $25M this weekend.
I'm thinking it can crack the $315m-$325m range when all said and done. Transformers will continue it's downward trend domestically and that will help.
NealMcCauley
Member
All the theaters near me that do reserved seating are deserted for Mummy showings. The biggest one is the nearby IMAX that's sold 21 seats for the 7pm Thursday. $25M may be a challenge if WOM is bad.
I've said it before but to me the big thing is there just didn't seem like a lot of hype behind this Mummy movie.
With WW. People at least had their eyes on it. Then early impressions from critics hailed the movie. Then reviews came out and solidified that stance.
The Mummy? It just seems like people are like "Oh that's a thing."
With WW. People at least had their eyes on it. Then early impressions from critics hailed the movie. Then reviews came out and solidified that stance.
The Mummy? It just seems like people are like "Oh that's a thing."
PhantomX1313
Member
Ouuuuu 13 reasons why