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For as terrible as the trailers have been, literally no star power attached to the soundtrack, and the fact that it's completely played out...I think that's actually really good for PP3. I know the second opened huge but this could have had through the roof reviews and would have never topped 40. The second was always going to be huge because the first found so, so much of its fanbase after the first film's theatrical run. It really does show that PP itself has a brand, but yeah they need to stop here (as I'm sure they will as I'm sure Kendrick at least feels above it by now).

I'm glad to see TLJ underperforming if nothing else for the sake of everyone in here to remember that historical trends are just that.....history. Seems like anytime someone who hasn't loved the film or has called into question it's legs someone is there to yell 'IT CAN'T DO LESS THAN A 3.5 MULTIPLIER, IT'S NEVER HAPPENED.' And though the Friday number may just be muted and it gets back on track it still at least ALLOWS for discussion that maybe this isn't connecting with a big number of people (as a few of us have tried to suggest) or maybe repeat viewings just aren't that high. MovieMan in particular has had some really good posts that have constantly been shut down based off the same old replies of 'it's star wars it won't happen'. It just very well may. A discussion is what this place should be, and with a property like SW I expect some people to get a little heated but lately I feel like a lot of people have forgotten that every once in a while a film comes along that doesn't follow the norms for good or for worse. And we need to allow for there to be space to discuss those without feeling like we're being called an idiot.

Also just need to state for the record how ghat damn excited I am for Crimes of Grindelwald next year.

I need to see weekend numbers to be sure but it looks like this is heading in the direction that many of us thought, which is that it IS a polarizing film, even to the GA. And even more so with those who might have been willing to see the film 2 or more times. I was disappointed with the film upon my initial viewing and am seeing it a second time just to decide if I feel the same. I thought there might be a strange amount of people who felt the same way and therefore the indecisiveness among fans might actually HELP it. But as of right now it just looks like its going to be hit or miss for people, which is what some of us suspected from day one. I can't see it falling below 650 with holiday multiplier but I certainly don't think 700 is a done deal. This weekend and especially Monday/Tuesday should give us a really good indication as to what the fallout from WOM is and how big it is.

I know we're legally only allowed to talk about TLJ in here but wanted to say I got a sneak of Paddington 2 and it will legit make my top 5 for the year. THE most charming and delightful films to come along in years.

This feels like a film that won't generate buzz in this forum but will with the GA. For me the humor worked, especially the Taylor Swift line. Right now I'm thinking around 32 OW and really depending on the quality of the film could go anywhere from 80-120.

That is amazing for TLJ and a true testament to the SW brand. However, I think because the film’s estimates increased yesterday and really even this weekend don’t give us a great answer as to GA reception. The Cinemascore is solid but unless it’s an A+ cinemascore is pretty pointless based on their sample size. I am no troll. At all. I LOVE Johnson and am happy if this reaches the heights of TFA on its own. But I have talked to so many people who were very mild to this film, seen hundreds of Twitter echoing the sentiment and users of this board who feel the same. Dismissing them because it had a great OD/OW seems naive to me. The holidays will obviously help but there are many people who are dissatisfied with the film and I’m not jumping to conclusions before we see if it has any long term effect.

when it has continued to plummet over the past 24 hours in a box office forum you can expect people to continue to discuss it.

Well I was...disappointed. Way more Disney than Johnson. Interested to see if the initial backlash I'm seeing on Twitter holds true, if so I think the GA is going to respond to this very mildly.

While I agree that the hype of the franchise is mostly gone, it can’t be understated that with the first two they tapped into an audience who will see the trilogy through. And as others have stated it’s not an uncommon opinion to hear the sequel is more liked. I thought it was about half as good as the original personally. Trailers haven’t gotten much of a reaction but the counterprogamming is solid. Right now I’m thinking something like 40 over the 5 day and 100-110 total.

this is when the forums get most frustrating, when people can't have objective opinions because they think it means they are attacking something they love. you can love JL/DC and still be enough of an analyst to see at BEST it's done poorly. the fact that people are even reaching to compare it to FB is enough in itself to see how the bar has been lowered. marvel/avengers is the only adequate comparison and it's been absolutely destroyed by it. we are talking about the first 'team' film barely making a 1/3 of what Avengers did. a third. during a holiday. its really, really bad strictly speaking from a numbers perspective and if people want to argue that i say let them be.

Nashville theater is LIT tonight. No surprises but even Orient is sold out. Came to see Three Billboards or Wonder but everything was sold out so going into Bad Moms. Hoping it’s at least fun.

Absolute best case scenario for JL looks to be 250 domestic. I think it lands in the more 235 range. Pitiful. WB just botched this from the beginning. I know they're putting out films that are making 200+ but outside of WW everything has had more potential than it reached. Wonder is the breakout of the season. 100 is locked with that Monday drop, and I'd say 150 is very much on the table. Huge. I'm interested to see how Coco does. I feel like in the way urban communities get underestimated the same may be happening with how the Latin American community will respond to this. 50 for the 3 day seems very possible. Side note: Saw Lady Bird last night. During the most pivotal scene of the film the power went out and when the projector was restarted it skipped 4-6 minutes forward. Have no idea what happened in the climax. Going to try to sneak into a viewing later this week during that part. Liked it a lot but damn Saorise is a legend. What a body of work to have in your early 20's.

If you would have told me last year that 'It' would not only have out opened a JL movie but CRUSHED it....

I would give anything if a new studio would come in, buy the rights and give it a pre Christmas or Christmas release date. The first was an instant classic and BEGS to be released during he holidays. The reviews for this are even better than the first so I'm going in with high expectations but the first is truly one of the most charming films I've ever seen.

MoviePassed the shit out of this week. Saw: Battle of the Sexes: B-. I'm a big Carrell/Stone fan and a HUGE tennis fan. I thought all of the stuff that focused on King's life was great and extremely well acted. But all of the tennis, epic sports stuff that would have resonated with more GA audience was contrived and boring. The final match had absolutely no momentum to it. Kingsman 2: C-. Honestly this bummed me out so, so hard. Loved the first and has a huge rewatch value but not only was this bloated and overlong, it was quite boring. The entire film felt like a setup for a third movie which I doubt ever even gets made. Really left a sour taste in my mouth for the franchise. Geostorm: D. Went to go see this because I had a rough few days and wanted to see something shitty. It DID NOT disappoint and I can't believe they greenlit a 100+ budget for the script. The Mountain Between Us: B-. Predictable and a bit too long, but beautifully shot and well acted. Actually enjoyed it the most out of everything I saw over the week.

That's once again, very very solid for Madea. TP has his audience and knows it. Next year's 'Acrimony' starring Taraji P Henson will be one of his largest OW ever. Can definitely seeing that being vastly under predicted and pushing 35-40 million.

this was in front of blade runner last night and on imax it looked really bad. I was a fan of the first but I see no way in hell this increases, and that barely got the sequel. looked wayyyyy to michael bay.

feel the same and can vouch the IMAX admission is worth it for sound alone. on a related note, i love gosling's career choices. can you imagine the superhero/franchises/shitty rom coms that have been thrown his way, most likely with huge checks attached, that he's turned down? and the thing is when HE does do those films (a la BR 2049, Crazy Stupid Love) they're great entertainment and never shallow. he's selective, but not pompous (doesnt mind making fun of himself on snl, seems casual in interviews) and 9 times out of 10 takes roles that are in very well reviewed movies. he is my favorite actor of the under 40 generation (drive is still for me, his gold standard) and I'm genuinely excited to watch his career play out.

That is a great number for early tracking. I think with an agressive marketing campaign and a lot of appearances from Gosling (who tends to keep out of the spotlight a lot) and Ford they can get this to 50-60 OW.

this is in no way a knock to spidey but say this out loud and let it sink in.... A horror filmed opened to more than a Spiderman film. good god.

historic weekend. we live for this kind of stuff and it always brings up an intangible feeling when it happens.

I have followed the box office since I was 14, in the old days at BOM forums. I am now 28 and I can honestly say that if that Saturday number holds, that to me, is the single most impressive daily gross I've ever seen. The OD was monstrous, huge, but not completely unexpected. But an INCREASE from the true Friday is mind boggling. This is one of those 5-10 year pieces of box office tracking that you never forget.

was just telling my friends on the ride home I feel that the stranger things kids (him in particular) are the closest thing we have to the sean astin/corey feldman era. kind of moving.

just got out of my imax showing. this is a film people will reference in 20 years. i don't say it often but if you cant find something here to love then i really believe you need to redefine your parameters for film making. the coveted and rare....A+.