Noctis Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 So The Hobbit-Movies are pretty much pulling a Twilight and while the former still has the label "disappointment" on it, the latter was a giant hit. But that's what you get, if you are the prequel to pretty much the greatest trilogy of all times. Domestically, Twilight was a bigger hit than the Hobbit. And the former didn't even have 3D. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rthmessiah Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Near me, there were showings on Monday as part of a Hobbit marathon. Any numbers on that or will none of that go towards the opening days? and yes there were discounted openings near me, as well, for yesterday Since they weren't announced earlier, I assume the marathon numbers were rolled into the total gross. Yep figure is Mon/Tues together 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Yep figure is Mon/Tues together Any early whisper numbers, Rth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Nice! Just saw it. Best of the trilogy, thoroughly enjoyed. Some parts actually looked like a video game though, but whatever. Loved the tie ins to LOTR. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Lightning Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Better increase for mockingjay than catching fire despite Hobbit taking screens past 7pm. If we get a sub 20% drop tomorrow than I don't see it missing the #1 slot for the year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 unlike last year, CF was replacing a mediocre film to become number 1. This year the mediocre film (MJ1) and beating the audience favourite film of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRing Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 unlike last year, CF was replacing a mediocre film to become number 1. This year the mediocre film (MJ1) and beating the audience favourite film of the year. Psh. Iron Man 3 >>>>> GOTG 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Of course everyone;s opinion is different but no doubt CF was far more liked then IM3 and GOTG more liked then MJ1. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Domestically, Twilight was a bigger hit than the Hobbit. And the former didn't even have 3D. The first one did better than any Twilight movie in $... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Lightning Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 MJ is my favorite of the series, but it's definitely less popular in the mainstream. Probably due to the slower pace, the darker tone and the heavy political undertones. GOTG is my favorite fun film of the year though and if it does end up winning I'll still be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 The first one did better than any Twilight movie in $... Doesn't mean it was a bigger hit. Look at the budgets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1stpierre Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Better increase for mockingjay than catching fire despite Hobbit taking screens past 7pm. If we get a sub 20% drop tomorrow than I don't see it missing the #1 slot for the year. go Mockingjay!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattrek Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 So The Hobbit-Movies are pretty much pulling a Twilight and while the former still has the label "disappointment" on it, the latter was a giant hit. But that's what you get, if you are the prequel to pretty much the greatest trilogy of all times. Second. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Can someone who is a fan of The Hobbit or LOTR movie series and no longer a teenager explain to me what it is about these movies that is compelling or interesting for you? I am not trying to be rude - just curious what you find compelling about these movies. To me, they have about as much depth as a He-Man vs. Skeletor cartoon. Seems just fine for kids or teens, but I don't understand how so many 20-somethings/30-somethings/40-somethings find this stuff interesting. Actually LoTR and even the Hobbit have far more fans who are over 40 then under. And if you honestly think the material is equal to He-man vs Skeletor cartoons, then I would utterly question your sanity. Go read the lord of the Rings should take you two to three days if you are a fast reader, then read all the notes, and histories and end with The Silmarillion and then please, please go find us the cartoon that is equal to it. Edited December 18, 2014 by Newbie 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 No numbers????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoguy Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 No numbers????? :( EVERYONE is too busy talking about The Interview being canceled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 if there are no numbers by now they probably aren't that impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando918 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Actually LoTR and even the Hobbit have far more fans who are over 40 then under. And if you honestly think the material is equal to He-man vs Skeletor cartoons, then I would utterly question your sanity. Go read the lord of the Rings should take you two to three days if you are a fast reader, then read all the notes, and histories and end with The Silmarillion and then please, please go find us the cartoon that is equal to it. The original trilogy takes 9 hours to have dwarves walk, and walk, and walk, and walk some more to drop a magical ring into some kind of volcano/firepit. On the way there they encounter dangerous creatures and treacherous weather. It has very little substance or psychological depth beyond a 6th grade level. I will admit that the series has good acting - especially from Ian McKellan, Christopher Lee, Viggo Mortensen, and Andy Serkis. They give effort 100% in their roles. But the good acting can only take you so far. Dwarves walking and walking forever and then arguing with each other repeatedly is not interesting after about 90 minutes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 The original trilogy takes 9 hours to have dwarves walk, and walk, and walk, and walk some more to drop a magical ring into some kind of volcano/firepit. On the way there they encounter dangerous creatures and treacherous weather. It has very little substance or psychological depth beyond a 6th grade level. I will admit that the series has good acting - especially from Ian McKellan, Christopher Lee, Viggo Mortensen, and Andy Serkis. They give effort 100% in their roles. But the good acting can only take you so far. Dwarves walking and walking forever and then arguing with each other repeatedly is not interesting after about 90 minutes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Freak Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Go read the lord of the Rings should take you two to three days if you are a fast reader, then read all the notes, and histories and end with The Silmarillion and then please, please go find us the cartoon that is equal to it. Avatar: The Last Airbender + The Legend of Korra. ^Still think Nickleodeon should reboot that universe in cinematic live action form. If done right, has to potential to be bigger than Potter AND LotR both commercially (especially OS) and critically. Edited December 18, 2014 by Spidey Freak 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
