The Futurist Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I don't know why everyone is so surprised by this the kids show averages 12 million viewers and the network that aired it made this movieInsight is always 20/20, right ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 What made you think it was the perfect late summer movie? Big well known name brand, big action, looks like fun for family and kids. Hotness factor of Fox and etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Well Imo I like big grosses for all films really because I don't have such a small mind, that I get satisfaction in seeing films I dont like (or a genre flop)Small-minded? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmscholar Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 The "Blockbuster Quality" Debate. Happens every summer. But remember when making a "Blockbuster" the main goal is for it to appeal and sale thus the name "Blockbuster", that name means successful money wise so there will always be a fine line with quality/art and commerce when it comes to Blockbusters. block·bust·er ˈbläkˌbəstər/ nouninformal [*] a thing of great power or size, in particular a movie, book, or other product that is a great commercial success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I can't believe how well GOTG is doing,. Why must movies like this do so well? I mean why should movies improve when you can slap Marvel on anything and it makes 94 million OW? At least Disney has been good about upholding certain standards when it comes to their Marvel movies for the most part. No most of them aren't masterpieces, but it's also clear that pretty much all of them had effort put into them even when they failed in certain aspects. I don't care if you didn't like GOTG, you still can't say there wasn't an effort made to give it an actual plot, real characterization, humor, and an overall high end production value. You can say you didn't like those aspects or they didn't register with you, but you can't deny they at least tried to make it a worthwhile film. Disney could slap the Marvel name on anything and put no effort at all into it, but the fact is they don't do that. I appreciate the effort even when I don't think it works out (like in IM2 or CA1 for example which I dislike). TMNT is literally just slapping a franchise name on dumbed down action and selling it to kids. There was no effort made with anything, even the crappy CGI. A mindless action flick is one thing, a cash grab with no effort is another. Edited August 9, 2014 by MovieMan89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Part of it is me not being that interested in most of the franchises anymore, and part is because, why should I? I may, from time to time, be happy for individual films, but the collective gross doesn't matter to me at all. To be honest, this is true most of the time (pre- and post-CC). That's not particularly true anymore, since indies and art houses are generally made and financed completely outside the studios. There are some modest-budgeted movies that get made for the Oscar season, but generally speaking the studios would rather not make those at all.Don't these art house movies get wide distribution using the major studio distribution system? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom234 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Insight is always 20/20, right ?I've been saying it for months I have been a part of the 140 club and over 50 club since pretty much their beginnings check it out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Don't these art house movies get wide distribution using the major studio distribution system?Sometimes yes, sometimes no. But even when they are, it's basically a rounding error on what they spend on the tent poles. So no, a scrap or two doesn't make it a healthy system, and neither does the fear over creating original movies. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've been saying it for months I have been a part of the 140 club and over 50 club since pretty much their beginnings check it out Trailer views are not 100% accurate but this got a ton of views and hype early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Why is it shit? Have you seen it? I don't have to see a movie that literally spells out in the marketing that it's a cash grab film with no effort made. But for the record I did see it with my little nephews this morning, and shock of shocks it was a cash grab with no effort made. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomboom234 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Trailer views are not 100% accurate but this got a ton of views and hype early on.I made that point when the trailer came out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmscholar Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Trailer views are not 100% accurate but this got a ton of views and hype early on. Yes the Youtube Turtles Trailer hype was one of the early signs for this. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yes the Youtube Turtles Trailer hype was one of the early signs for this. I agree. People need to look at the outside world on this forum sometimes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmscholar Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Ok so that's 21 Million minus previews. How we looking for Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Meh, I don't really care about the overall box-office at all. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sometimes yes, sometimes no. But even when they are, it's basically a rounding error on what they spend on the tent poles. So no, a scrap or two doesn't make it a healthy system, and neither does the fear over creating original movies.It's not the 70's anymore. Hollywood is very corporate now which means franchises are king.There's no going back.Why aren't you satisfied with Oscar season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 It's not the 70's anymore. Hollywood is very corporate now which means franchises are king.There's no going back.Why aren't you satisfied with Oscar season.I should be content with 1-2 months that have some movies aimed at me? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm with Tele here. The lack of originality and dependence on franchises is pretty fucking ridiculous. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yes the Youtube Turtles Trailer hype was one of the early signs for this. I agree.How was the twitter activity?I always wonder if that's a good predictor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I should be content with 1-2 months that have some movies aimed at me? Oscar type movies come out over the course of the year. The fact is the Academy chooses to ignore nearly anything released before June, primarily because they have short term memories (and considering their average age possibly Alzheimer's as well) and there's no rule requiring them to re-watch an older movie from the year. Edited August 9, 2014 by MovieMan89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
