Moviedweeb Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 If you're allowed to think Michael fucking Bay is the most talented director of his generation a moviegoer is allowed to get excited at an awesome scene in a film. I wouldn't say he is the most talented director of his generation, but Michael Bay is enormously talented imo. Whether one likes it or not, he helped to redefine the action/adventure genre stylistically. I think he has an incredible visual sense and I like that he hasn't tried to be something that he is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMan7 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 i think Apes has a shot at a $90mil opening. The impressive looking trailer (effects wise) and the goodwill that will surely come from the great first movie means it will open big imo. Pretty dull summer slate. Apes will open to $75M+. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 i need godzuki for the sequel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMan7 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 i need godzuki for the sequel. It's not a matter of need HE MUST be in the sequel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviedweeb Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think Apes can clear $80m hopefully. Anything above $70m would be a big win and if it's as good as it looks, it should have really strong legs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theultimatebiu Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 It's not a matter of need HE MUST be in the sequel. Agreed. I want it and I want it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B J Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 BJ!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJackSparrow Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3843&p=.htmRead the Thursday update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seduh Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Amazing numbers! It top ASM2, It will make at least $80, I think $100 is on play but we will have to wait until Friday Numbers, I expect an $32-40 OD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGossamer Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This lizard might be taking a bigger bite out of Spidey than initially expected... 55% drop for the web crawler this weekend? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 9.3m is phenomenal, especially for a movie opening a franchise, 90+ opening is in store. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3843&p=.htmRead the Thursday update. Embrace our new Lizard overlord! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Craig Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 If it opens better than TASM2 that will be monstrously embarrassing for SONY....again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3843&p=.htmRead the Thursday update. This debut guarantees at least $70 million for Godzilla. If it plays like Spider-Man 2, it will have the biggest opening of the year with around $98 million. It could go even higher, though: using Thor: The Dark World or 300: Rise of An Empire as comparable titles puts the movie above $110 million for the weekend.Boxofficemojo.comWow... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This lizard might be taking a bigger bite out of Spidey than initially expected... 55% drop for the web crawler this weekend? At least. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Craig Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This lizard might be taking a bigger bite out of Spidey than initially expected... 55% drop for the web crawler this weekend? I was already thinking 53% before the midnights number came in, I'll go that much further now to 55% as a strong possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This debut guarantees at least $70 million for Godzilla. If it plays like Spider-Man 2, it will have the biggest opening of the year with around $98 million. It could go even higher, though: using Thor: The Dark World or 300: Rise of An Empire as comparable titles puts the movie above $110 million for the weekend.Boxofficemojo.comWow... but he is ignoring that Godzilla is not a completely original movie. Godzilla/monster movies have large enough fanbases to create some frontloading 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted May 16, 2014 Founder / Operator Share Posted May 16, 2014 All due respect to Ray, I think it's a little early to speculate about numbers over $100 million. For all we know, Godzilla had a massive fanboy turnout last night. I think the window is as wide as $70m-110m, with the likely outcome somewhere between $77-90m. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart360 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 but he is ignoring that Godzilla is not a completely original movie. Godzilla/monster movies have large enough fanbases to create some frontloading $150mil opening confirmed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...