VanAuger32 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 People should really stop trying to convince others of why they are mistaken after they've already made their point as to why they didn't like the movie. I get it if the person is a troll, hasn't seen the movie, makes illogical conclusions and statements etc. but when you try to argue that they should find this type of humour funny, that's just retarded. Humour is not a one size fits all.Agreed and liking the movie basically hinged on liking the comedy in it because the action parts weren't nearly as exciting as the ones in winter soldier, so I can understand why people didn't like the movie even though I did. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 So TMNT basically stayed flat minus previews/midnights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowtrout Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I also didn't find anything amusing about GOTG. I knew from the trailers and the awful music cues that the film wouldn't be for me (but I see everything I can) and that same tone lasted for nearly 120 minutes. Could not stand Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana is as bland and wooden as ever. BTW, why are the villains in the Marvel universe so incredibly weak? There is never the feeling of any real danger or risk. Won't spoil but there was a scene in this that I hated almost as much as the out-of-place dancing in DH1. But I was pleasantly surprised by Vin Diesel and Batista. Not sure if Batista's odd line readings were intentional or not, but they worked. And the film looked great, too. One thing is for certain. The trailers were not misleading in the least. Wonder if anything Marvel is golden or if people like this kind of film specifically? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 People should really stop trying to convince others of why they are mistaken after they've already made their point as to why they didn't like the movie. I get it if the person is a troll, hasn't seen the movie, makes illogical conclusions and statements etc. but when you try to argue that they should find this type of humour funny, that's just retarded. Humour is not a one size fits all. In an ideal world, discrepancies in opinions should lead to debates on what can be found in a film, and what they experienced. You won't always change the other person's opinion (Hell, it rarely happens), but it's the real juice of what makes film discussion great. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Having not seen GOTG, but it seems the soundtrack is one of the appealing parts of the story. Plus that's great music, better than what's on radio today 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 So it appears this is the last good weekend for awhile numbers wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I also didn't find anything amusing about GOTG. I knew from the trailers and the awful music cues that the film wouldn't be for me (but I see everything I can) and that same tone lasted for nearly 120 minutes. Could not stand Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana is as bland and wooden as ever. BTW, why are the villains in the Marvel universe so incredibly weak? There is never the feeling of any real danger or risk. Won't spoil but there was a scene in this that I hated almost as much as the out-of-place dancing in DH1. But I was pleasantly surprised by Vin Diesel and Batista. Not sure if Batista's odd line readings were intentional or not, but they worked. And the film looked great, too. One thing is for certain. The trailers were not misleading in the least. Wonder if anything Marvel is golden or if people like this kind of film specifically?I'm a huge fan of Gunn's work, so the odd tones/humor worked for me big time. Basically, GOTG was like watching one of my favorite cult directors get a ton of studio money and told, "Go to town!" For me, it worked and it was a wonderful experience.I'm also a big Marvel fan. At worst, their films are an entertaining distraction. At best, they are, for me, pop culture gems. So I guess the answer to your question is, they're both. And there's nothing wrong with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75Live Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 In an ideal world, discrepancies in opinions should lead to debates on what can be found in a film, and what they experienced. You won't always change the other person's opinion (Hell, it rarely happens), but it's the real juice of what makes film discussion great. nope, you all need to like what others like or you are all stupid poopie heads 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXtacy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) I also didn't find anything amusing about GOTG. I knew from the trailers and the awful music cues that the film wouldn't be for me (but I see everything I can) and that same tone lasted for nearly 120 minutes. Could not stand Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana is as bland and wooden as ever. BTW, why are the villains in the Marvel universe so incredibly weak? There is never the feeling of any real danger or risk. Won't spoil but there was a scene in this that I hated almost as much as the out-of-place dancing in DH1. But I was pleasantly surprised by Vin Diesel and Batista. Not sure if Batista's odd line readings were intentional or not, but they worked. And the film looked great, too. One thing is for certain. The trailers were not misleading in the least. Wonder if anything Marvel is golden or if people like this kind of film specifically? Ultron should be fairly menacing in Avengers 2. His design looks really cool too Edited August 10, 2014 by eXtacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Exhibitor Relations @ERCboxoffice 6m GET ON UP is anything but a chart-topper, as it fell -63% w/ just $5M in its 2nd tour, $23M total. Expand [*] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingdong123 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 My only complaint on GOTG was that the villains looked like they came straight from a power rangers shoot. Ronan, Thanos and Nebula looked made for a tv show and not really menacing. Also the Peter-mother angle seemed forced and bland. But other than that, it was magnificent. Visuals were astonishing, action scenes brilliant, and the music was gorgeous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Exhibitor Relations @ERCboxoffice 6m GET ON UP is anything but a chart-topper, as it fell -63% w/ just $5M in its 2nd tour, $23M total. Expand [*] A 63% for this kind of movie is actually kind of terrible, especially off an already lackluster opening. Edited August 10, 2014 by Spaghetti 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingdong123 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Having not seen GOTG, but it seems the soundtrack is one of the appealing parts of the story. Plus that's great music, better than what's on radio todayMusic was flawless! It really added to the whole fun and cool vibe of the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 One of the things I found to be incredibly stupid in the GOTG (and this is apparently one of the parts that people love is) getting rid of the villain by distracting him with a dance recital. It was like I was watching Scooby Doo. If that wasn't Marvel, it would have been ripped to shreds. But Marvel can do wrong right now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I don't just like anything marvel poops out. they've made a few lame films like thor 2. can't get enough of dem guardians though. like i said in the gotg thread i haven't watched a movie this many times in theaters in over a decade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klingo Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 My only complaint on GOTG was that the villains looked like they came straight from a power rangers shoot. Ronan, Thanos and Nebula looked made for a tv show and not really menacing. Also the Peter-mother angle seemed forced and bland. But other than that, it was magnificent. Visuals were astonishing, action scenes brilliant, and the music was gorgeous. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klingo Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 One of the things I found to be incredibly stupid in the GOTG (and this is apparently one of the parts that people love is) getting rid of the villain by distracting him with a dance recital. It was like I was watching Scooby Doo. If that wasn't Marvel, it would have been ripped to shreds. But Marvel can do wrong right now. You know it would have been funny if Ronan say stopped that you scaring me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXtacy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 BoxOffice @BoxOffice 48s INTO THE STORM opened with an estimated $18.02M this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The only thing I wish is that TMNT was age appropriate for my toddler son. I try to get excited to spend $30 to go see something like Planes 2, and I just can't! And I don't think he'd make it through GOTG without getting scared during some moments.Like, I basically keep thinking what if TMNT was as all-ages family oriented as The LEGO movie had been? Or, if it had been directed by Lord & Miller? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klingo Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The only thing I wish is that TMNT was age appropriate for my toddler son. I try to get excited to spend $30 to go see something like Planes 2, and I just can't! And I don't think he'd make it through GOTG without getting scared during some moments.Like, I basically keep thinking what if TMNT was as all-ages family oriented as The LEGO movie had been? Or, if it had been directed by Lord & Miller? Well since hes a toddler its not the scared parts, more like confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
