It might be a little hyperbolic to say that WB is in trouble without Potter, but combine the fact that they've now lost Potter and Batman within a year and they could certainly find themselves struggling harder than they have in at least a decade as far as big blockbusters go. They'll be alright, but losing their two biggest franchises (and two of the most successful ever) will hurt them no doubt.
Not to mention serious concern over your own safety. I mean one incident like that in decades of movie-going is one thing. But two back to back like that would truly make people fearful of going to the movies. Especially the family audience. You could kiss that audience goodbye.
Except TDKR never stood a chance at that, and even as high of expectations as I have for Hobbit, 600 will be extremely hard. 550m is much more achievable, imo.
I have to admit I kinda want TR to breakout huge just so I can see this entire board's jaw's collectively drop next weekend. Y'all are just so convinced it will bomb.
Probably, but likely just because of its ridiculous pricetag. Like I said, I see no reason it can't at least open to $35m. To be a success though it would need a good $50-60m+ OW which isn't happening.
I've said all along TR previews give me big Minority Report vibes, which is one of my personal favorite sci-fi flicks of the past decade so count me in if it's like that.
Well I've said for months people have underestimated TR, at least as far as OW goes. There's no reason it shouldn't pull 35m or so for OW. Legs will be another story depending on reviews and WOM.
Total Recall should beat it next weekend unless it's a megabomb or TDKR has some insane third weekend hold. Otherwise Bourne will beat it for sure. Either way no chance it gets 4 weekends at #1.