THE MARTIAN | Oct 2, 2015 | Will compete as a comedy at the Golden Globes

[CJohn]

So in other words, get ready for THE MARTIAN to be a big hit.

I would be really happy if this movie turned out to be a hit and really good.

[Dementeleus]

There are regulars on AWF ( ) who saw it and the response was generally 'good, not great.'

 

Then again, it's AWF.

[Fancyarcher]

Then again, it's AWF.

 

Scared that it could end up as another Prometheus level of disappointment?

Edited July 6, 2015 by Insidearcher

[CJohn]

There are regulars on AWF ( ) who saw it and the response was generally 'good, not great.'

...

What is AWF?

[Dementeleus]

Scared that it could end up as another Prometheus level of disappointment?

 

Nah, even if they change up the book considerably it'll still be fine.

 

Besides, I enjoyed PROMETHEUS.

[Fancyarcher]

Nah, even if they change up the book considerably it'll still be fine.

 

Besides, I enjoyed PROMETHEUS.

 

I did too, but I could see The Martian potentially being a little-bit of a letdown. Still, I have hope it'll be good. 

Edited July 6, 2015 by Insidearcher

[Goffe]

what is AWF?

[The Futurist]

Nah, even if they change up the book considerably it'll still be fine.

 

Besides, I enjoyed PROMETHEUS.

     

[The Futurist]

what is AWF?

 

The loonies who obsess over every award that exist ( like we obsess about BO), especially the oscars, Awards Watch Forum.

They already know Carey Mulligan is winning for Suffragette.

No kidding though, they know their shit when it comes to oscars, as a collective, they are better than any Oscar pundit out there.

[Goffe]

The loonies who obsess over every award that exist ( like we obsess about BO), especially the oscars, Awards Watch Forum.

They already know Carey Mulligan is winning for Suffragette.

No kidding though, they know their shit when it comes to oscars, as a collective, they are better than any Oscar pundit out there.

Got it.

Their reactions doesn't bode well for the film then

Edited July 6, 2015 by Goffe

[Goffe]

I will be satisfied if this as great as Prometheus

[Dementeleus]

Got it.

Their reactions doesn't bode well for the film then

Only in terms of the Oscars... Or, more specifically, how the AWFers feel about it compared to their own stanning.

[kitik]

I will be satisfied if this as great as Prometheus

 

Seriously.

 

And from a BO standpoint, Prometheus numbers would great for this.

 

And of course, from a BO standpoint, a lot of times marketing matters just as much as the finished product, and so far the marketing seems to be really good. Lots of posiitive buzz and chatter for this film, that first trailer was well-received.

[Ozymandias]

AW forums are unreadable imo.  Not necessarily outright awful like imdb is, but shitloads of fanboyism, biased stanning, and fawning over stars of the moment.

Edited July 6, 2015 by Ozymandias

[ddddeeee]

They have their moments but I can't keep track of them. They'll collectively hate an actor or actress, then some outliers will 'ironically' stan for said person, but eventually they end up really stanning. I don't get it. They love Melissa Leo and Redmayne because they're desperate.

 

They're a great source of gifs though.

Edited July 6, 2015 by ddddeeee

[fairweathermoviefan]

Carey Mulligan?  What about Lawrence, AWF? Don't count her out.  

 

Melissa Leo for Snowden and Redmayne for that transgender movie that I can't name now.  

 

Anyways, I think it bodes well for the general public.  If they are saying its good, it could make some money.  Also, depending how many books are sold, it could gain a good solid base.  P

 

Prometheus was ok.  A good one-time viewing.  

[BoxOfficeFangrl]

Carey Mulligan?  What about Lawrence, AWF? Don't count her out.  

 

Melissa Leo for Snowden and Redmayne for that transgender movie that I can't name now.  

 

Anyways, I think it bodes well for the general public.  If they are saying its good, it could make some money.  Also, depending how many books are sold, it could gain a good solid base.  P

 

Prometheus was ok.  A good one-time viewing.  

 

AWF generally think JLaw will get nominated but she's already won Best Actress and will be just 25 next spring. Plus, can the Miracle Mop conquer women's suffrage (with a Streep cameo)? Posters change their minds as the year goes on and movies are reviewed and the season kicks off in the fall, so the summer's "locks" fade away, just like how here, movies are "locks" to be box-office hits or flops and the story changes once they're released. AWF is like any other place online, there's a culture there and it's not for everyone. You can either take it seriously or just laugh at that poster who refuses to type out Kate Winslet's name.

 

The release date being moved up seems like good news, though it's more a straight swap and the old date wasn't horrible by any means.

Edited July 6, 2015 by BoxOfficeChica

[grim22]

My wife liked the trailer and started reading the novel. She is loving the novel right now. Seriously Ridley, don't screw this up, this should be the easiest slam dunk ever but after the past decade of Ridley Scott movies, who knows anymore.

[newknicksfan]

Someone on the Martian board on Imbd saw it and said it was just as good as Interstellar and Gravity but in different ways, the humor of Watney and his ingenuity mainly.  Another person commented and really liked it too.  Awards watch (on imdb) and AWF are definitely biased against certain people and stan (am I using this word right?) for others.  I don't take anything they say too seriously regarding quality of films until later on in the year. 

 

To me, the moving up in the schedule is the best signal of quality. Also, it was a very rough cut at the screening, and not very long after they wrapped filming.  Scott will tinker with it some more and get the visuals done and it will probably be an awesome movie.  I have a good feeling about this one. 

[Alpha]

AW forums are unreadable imo. Not necessarily outright awful like imdb is, but shitloads of fanboyism, biased stanning, and fawning over stars of the moment.

So BOT?

Edited July 6, 2015 by Alpha