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[Dragon]

I think her promoting of the film has something to do with it but not as much as people think.  She also did the same promotion for The Beloved and that tanked as badly as Mortal Instrument is now.

 

I personally think it's a combination of an all star cast, a relevant subject and good promotion.

[Dementeleus]

I think her promoting of the film has something to do with it but not as much as people think.  She also did the same promotion for The Beloved and that tanked as badly as Mortal Instrument is now.

 

I personally think it's a combination of an all star cast, a relevant subject and good promotion.

 

I don't even think it's necessarily relevant, but it's a feel-good story and people like to think about how much progress has been made with race relations (whether it's true or not or more mixed is really beside the point). "Yay us" is never a bad idea for a mass-marketed movie.

[Jack Nevada]

Plus its a pretty good movie. People liked it. That helps. Also see: The Help.

Edited September 14, 2013 by Jack Nevada

[Shawn Robbins]

I'd probably argue the title controversy was just as, if not more, responsible than Oprah's marketing power. But it's really a combination of all of the above, followed by the film's inherently great word of mouth.

[baumer]

Yes, it is a very good movie and this is proven by it's multiplier.

[Jack Nevada]

The first 30 minutes are kinda rough but from thereon out yeah, I really liked it. 

[Dementeleus]

Yes, it is a very good movie and this is proven by it's multiplier.

 

Not to get all film-snob bitchy (but I will ).... all that proves is that it's a crowd-pleaser. Doesn't have anything to do with quality.

[Jack Nevada]

Hey look at Blue Jasmine, its on its way to do 30M. Good for them, its a really good movie. It now seems that you get a good Woody every two years.

[Dementeleus]

Hey look at Blue Jasmine, its on its way to do 30M. Good for them, its a really good movie. It now seems that you get a good Woody every two years.

 

 

Hey now.

 

[baumer]

Not to get all film-snob bitchy (but I will ).... all that proves is that it's a crowd-pleaser. Doesn't have anything to do with quality.

 

 

Fair enough.  I knew someone would call me on this, but I decided not to edit the post.  I meant that it has resonated with an audience which is proven by its multiplier.  

[baumer]

I'm sure BJ is a good movie but unlike the last few Woody films, this one has done nothing to peak my interest.  

[Jack Nevada]

I'm sure BJ is a good movie but unlike the last few Woody films, this one has done nothing to peak my interest.  

Did you see the last one he made, To Rome with Love? BJ is much much better. I saw it two times.

Edited September 14, 2013 by Jack Nevada

[CaptainJackSparrow]

I want a goddamn Furby movie.

[Dementeleus]

If only every time you got a good Woody, you would get a BJ.

[baumer]

Did you see the last one he made, To Rome with Love? BJ is much much better. I saw it two times.

 

Yes, I did.  

[Jack Nevada]

If only every time you got a good Woody, you would get a BJ.

Oh you. 

[baumer]

If only every time you got a good Woody, you would get a BJ.

 

 

[Fancyarcher]

You know the reason why

 

Hardly! 

Edited September 14, 2013 by Boxofficefanatic

[Michael Gary Scott]

BJ was an ok movie to me elevated by a great performance

[Jack Nevada]

BJ was an ok movie to me elevated by a great performance

No.