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One thing I do know is that Marvel is developing a crack in their armour and that is they're hiring baaad writers. The writing on the shows and some of the latest films is one of the weaknesses. The quality is dropping but as I've said before, it doesn't really matter because people - including myself - have become so invested in the narrative. These films are hardly judged on their artistic merit anymore and almost solely on their place in the overall Marvel narrative. All that to say, I'm not surprised in the least at the script critiques.

I...I don't know how I feel about that. It's good, and not good. It probably says more about Soho than MHA.

Yeah but that being said, I would like to know just for kicks how this would have done in a prime release spot. Let's say there was no Encanto and this got November 24, or the old Shrek spot in mid May. I don't know, I feel like this had a little more potential, albeit not THAT much.

This sounds wonderful! This also is why I tend to read books AFTER I see films based on them. I don't want any sort of expectations going in. The book can only enrich the film experience but the other way around can be irritating.

I just don't believe everything I read. Not only that, but there are equally as many fuckwads across the political spectrum. We should stop cancelling people and just let the market do the talking.

That's good! Hope you guys don't mind all the questions. I'm getting the hang of this....

OT, but the Avalanche are a hockey fan's dream team. What a great, fun team!

Is a 71% Monday drop more or less what's expected for HK?

My post from the weekend thread. Figured I'd move it here.

I'm morbidly curious about just how steep Halloween Kills can drop haha. I'm going to be comparing it closely to Friday the 13th (2009) this week. Friday the 13th had a similar pattern on OW to Halloween Kills, though all around slightly worse. I guess if there's a big difference it's on Sunday, where F13 dropped worse (-51.1% compared to -46.6% for HK). Not only is the Sunday drop worse but compounding that is F13 had the benefit of a holiday Monday and STILL dropped over 50% on Sunday. Ouch. F13 then proceeded to drop 56.8% on Presidents' Day Monday when holiday Mondays are usually softer than that, whereas I suspect HK's Monday drop yesterday might reflect more or less a typical Monday drop (not as opposed to a holiday Monday drop - that's obvious - but as opposed to a bad drop for a movie like this on a typical Monday). Probably an unfair comparison though, as F13 is the crown jewel of all 2nd weekend drops for a major release.

Do you guys think this could be another Demon Slayer or Dragonball Broly? It's obviously going nowhere after its first week but I'm wondering if that first week will be strong.

The only reason I've read any reactions is because they're posted in this thread (and even then I've glossed over most of them).I don't know why we as fans give these things second thoughts. Who cares what Person X has to say about a movie? Maybe it's just me. I don't give them nearly that big a platform. They're background noise.

Yikes.... Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt. — Abraham Lincoln

Well Godspeed, theatres in Portugal. That's truly unfortunate.

You know, I was thinking about this awhile ago but it didn't really click (ie. as a problem to which the fix would be more movies per year). I was thinking about how long sequels are taking because of the amount of other films that are occupying so many release date slots. It really is a very real factor and not about "gimme more Marvel movies!!!". It's not a problem per se, it's just a new reality that Marvel Studios has presented itself with having built this unprecedented, rapidly growing film universe and narrative. They wanted to go down this road, but now they have to keep up with it. As far as fatigue and the market, I think the market can handle it because Marvel has transcended all the traditional box office rules. We're dealing with a whole different product than normal movies now. George Lucas would talk about Saturday serials like Flash Gordon being one of his inspirations for Star Wars. I think this is becoming more like that. People will go to the theatres regularly to tune in to the latest chapter of the Marvel universe like they would turn on their favourite TV program every week, or pick up the latest comic issue every month.

Ok then he's being refreshingly honest. Genuineness is in short supply nowadays.

I'm loving what is either @Let There Be Legion's refreshing honesty or trolling haha!

Got a copy of the first book on hold and picking it up tomorrow. Looking forward to it! Going to read it AFTER seeing the movie though. Same thing I did with IT. Reading the book and then seeing the movie, you run the risk of the movie being a major letdown. The other way around? The book can only enrich the movie experience.

This is unbelievably sad. What's the attitude towards Covid in Portugal? Are people moving on with their lives? I ask because if Portugal is the more fearful type of Covid - or should I say reluctant to move forward with normal life - maybe it's not all due to accepting streaming as king.

If the fall from Halloween 2018's domestic total is the same as the fall from the OW, Halloween Kills would end up with roughly $103 million. Unfortunately I don't see this passing $100M. The legs are going to be even worse than the first (unsurprisingly I know).

That's the spirit! Hopefully it finds its legs somehow. We've seen big IP's make a comeback at the box office. Now it's time for the family animated films to make their comeback. I liked the look of the trailer too, however if it's a pass on my kids' part then I guess it's a pass.

Wouldn't surprise me. Sundays are rarely OVERestimated. Actual number for Sunday is down considerably from the number we saw yesterday.

I'll be interested to know how you and your boys liked it! I've mentioned it to my youngest and he doesn't seem interested.... Looks like we're waiting for Encanto.

This wasn't even featured in BO Pro's long range forecast: https://www.boxofficepro.com/long-range-box-office-forecast-marvel-studios-eternals/ I take it that means this is releasing limited (though BO Pro did include their forecast for The French Dispatch in 50 theatres on Oct. 22).

As a massive tennis fan and Williams sister fan (well, Williams FAMILY fan), this movie is dear to my heart already, even without having seen it. Can't wait! Their whole story is amazing!