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If it follows CF's pattern then that means 124m OW if the 42m Sat is true, but 118.5m if the 40.5m Sat is true. Right? Everyone's saying it's 125-130 now, am I missing something?

Yes, it's better when a film is subtle about its messaging, and lets the viewer come to their own conclusions, but honestly, I don't mind a film being like how Avatar is. In the context of a colourful action epic, I don't really expect the film to be particularly nuanced or thoughtful. I actually watched Avatar last night, as I hadn't done so in a few years, and the most jarring thing for me was how dated the CGI is. The environments are great but the Naa'vi have no imperfections and just look unrealistic - and their animations are dreadful. That really took me out of the experience. Have to admit, it was more boring than I remember. I fell asleep just as all the Naa'vi attacked the gunships on dragons.

Yes, I know it's obvious, no need for sarcasm I'm just saying it fits the theme of the movie very well. If you don't like the theme then that's a whole other thing, but it's not out of place in the film.

It simply represents how humans will never obtain true 'wealth' if we continue with our materialistic desires. The damage done by this in the film means that in order to access the mineral we have to sacrifice our humanity - further emphasis of the message Cameron is trying to hammer home. Summing it up in its name (which from a plot perspective makes sense anyway, since it's so rare and they can call elements whatever they like (e.g. Californium, Einsteinium)) is a neat trick. I'm confused, what's bad about that wiki page?

I know I'm in the minority, but I liked the naming of unobtainium in Avatar.

Wait, people are complaining that they turned the damsel in distress trope on its head? I think that's cool (though haven't seen the film so idk how well it is executed)

Hey, Taylor Swift is awesome

What other original songs have there been this year? Official rule is that it must be "original and specifically written for a motion picture" so it won't count if it was in the book.

Have you heard The Hobbit's song?

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Ah.

Omg, just googled her and wtaf Huh? Biggest opening weekend since Fast 6? You mean since Catching Fire right...? And Fast 6 was lower than a bunch of other films that have come out since. Do you mean the next weekend to beat this will be Fast 7?

Some guy called "Barack Obama" follows me on Twitter, do you know who he is?

I MET PAUL CHUCKLE IN A PUB ONCE.

Never seen a famous actor, just a few minor ones (like Rhys Ifans). Most famous person I've seen is Stephen Hawking. I bump into him regularly as he lives nearby; he was also the guest of honour at my school prom when I was 15.

I'm jealous

You don't need to have seen a movie in order to make box office predictions. If you did, then this whole forum would be pointless. If anything, it's much easier to predict for a film you haven't seen as you are less biased.

edit: google found me the answer to my question

I have a friend who met Brangelina at a private Maleficent premiere here in the UK back in April. Her current Facebook profile pic is of her and Rita Ora... I have no idea how she meets these celebrities

You needed to be informed about how great TESB is?

I don't think anyone is 100% a dick.

Implying Night of the Museum 3 isn't going to get $170 million OW

I see no reason for this getting anything below a 3.1x Friday-weekend boost.

Eh, I think they've handled Hobbit pretty well. The thing is, there's so much depth to Middle-earth that you could make a thousand movies and not be running out of things to do. First two movies were good, even if AUJ got off to a slow start.

Eh, the other Part 1s haven't had this big of a drop, that's all.