4-Day Wknd Est: AS - 105.3M, Pad - 25.2M, TWR - 24.5M,Taken 3 - 17.44M (pg 109)

[AniNate]

See my post on p. 30. Im just sick of the stereotype and tired of seeing someone say it every 2 pages.

 

"Middle America" can be interpreted as middle class America, which is definitely a more accurate assessment of the audience.

Edited January 17, 2015 by tribefan695

[Jandrew]

Well then put class, instead of implying rural, religious, flag toting people only.

Though isnt it the middle class that goes to vast majority of movies anyway? Soo yeah I dont see it.

[The Panda]

So... Completely left field here, but IF 30m OD holds, it could be looking at s 4 day of 100m+, and IF it plays out like a normal Oscar film with strong legs than it could potentially win 2014 even though it made nearly all of its money in 2015.

[BoxOfficeFangrl]

Like American Sniper's record-breaking limited release wasn't mostly in NY and LA, with just one theater in "Middle America"...

[Jandrew]

Holy shit 2014 could have one last 90M opener lol. How bout it.

[Donald]

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[AniNate]

Though isnt it the middle class that goes to vast majority of movies anyway? Soo yeah I dont see it.

 

It's mostly the date night 20-30 demo and old people that go. Movies like AS are what draw the married suburbanite demo; the kind that doesn't actively chat about films online.

Edited January 17, 2015 by tribefan695

[Donald]

Clint Eastwood'sAmerican Sniperis smashing records at the North American box office, where it's now projected to earn $75 million or more over the long Martin Luther King weekend, notably more than expected.That would mark the largest opening of all time for the month of January, as well as one of the top openings ever for an R-rated title, not accounting for inflation. To boot, it would be the No. 2 opening for a winter release afterMel Gibson'sThe Passion of the Christ($83.8 million). Friday's take alone was an estimated $28 million-$30 million, including $5.3 million from late-night Thursday runs.

[DAJK]

Simply phenomenal!

[Jandrew]

It's mostly the date night 20-30 demo and old people that go. Movies like AS are what draw the married suburbanite demo; the kind that doesn't actively chat about films online.

Well you may see it as suburban folk, but most here are using that term to imply gun happy, flag toting, bible turning Texans. Just know that if AS was pulling $20M for the 4-day, then maybe yes, like HIFR, but when a movie like this is potentially pulling $100M in 4 days, and the fact that theres military installations in every state, people with faith in every state, and people who like guns and USA in every state, it shows AS is sweeping the nation, not the "Heartland."

Yes the Heartland is where the biggest draws may come from, but im tired of posters dumbing out one part of America, and acting like thr other parts are too good. Minnesota is the conplete opposite of Texas and Mississippi and Dex said his FB wall is full of raves. This is not a Heartland or "Mid America" thing, this is a USA (and looking to be worldwide) thing.

[Donald]

Guys......

You can now start imagining bradley coopers back end deal!!!! Simply massive.

lead actor,producer,edited the fuckin thing.....

[Lordmandeep]

I think this film appealed well as it was a war movie told from from a more American point of view then the typical 'outsider' nuanced point of view. 

 

Meaning it was more relatable to its core audience. 

[BadAtGender]

Some rather large crowds at my local theater for AS. Dunno about sellouts, but it seemed business was brisk all around. The showing of Birdman I saw was quite full, too.

 

And Birdman is pretty great. I really didn't know what to expect, since I'd never seen a trailer and only knew that Keaton was playing an actor who had been in a superhero film (so, a version of himself). And it's funny, has stellar acting, and OMG that cinematography is fantastic.

 

(As for AS, I'll skip it. I don't know if there's a film in wide release that I'm less interested in, whatever it's about. But cool box office there.)

[eXtacy]

I think this film appealed well as it was a war movie told from from a more American point of view then the typical 'outsider' nuanced point of view. 

 

Meaning it was more relatable to its core audience. 

 

I think the fact it has American in its name has given it a huge boost.

[Donald]

Come to think.......

Whats the average boxoffice for films with american in there titles?

American hustle?

American pie?

[La Binoche]

^^Dont forget "American Beauty."

 

In light of the Eastwood slayage, am I the only one who likes "A Perfect World"? It's flawed but what's good about it is so good. 

Edited January 17, 2015 by Boogie Nights

[BadAtGender]

Come to think.......

Whats the average boxoffice for films with american in there titles?

American hustle?

American pie?

 

Movie Title (click title to view)	Studio	Lifetime Gross / Theaters		Opening / Theaters		Release	Links
American Hustle	Sony	$150,117,807	2,629	$740,455	6	12/13/2013	Images
American Pie 2	Uni.	$145,103,595	3,157	$45,117,985	3,063	8/10/2001	Trailers
American Gangster	Uni.	$130,164,645	3,110	$43,565,115	3,054	11/2/2007	Trailers Images
American Beauty	DW	$130,096,601	1,990	$861,531	16	9/15/1999	Showtimes
American Graffiti	Uni.	$115,000,000	n/a	n/a	n/a	8/1/1973
American Wedding	Uni.	$104,565,114	3,175	$33,369,440	3,172	8/1/2003	Trailers
American Pie	Uni.	$102,561,004	2,544	$18,709,680	2,508	7/9/1999
The American President	Sony	$60,079,496	1,508	$10,014,558	1,508	11/17/1995
American Reunion	Uni.	$57,011,521	3,203	$21,514,080	3,192	4/6/2012	Images
An American Tail	Uni.	$47,483,002	1,249	$5,234,446	1,246	11/21/1986
The American	Focus	$35,606,376	2,833	$13,177,790	2,823	9/1/2010	Images
An American Werewolf in London	Uni.	$30,565,292	n/a	$3,786,512	870	8/21/1981	Showtimes
An American Werewolf in Paris	BV	$26,570,463	1,731	$7,600,878	1,728	12/25/1997
How to Make an American Quilt	Uni.	$23,600,020	1,532	$5,790,445	1,504	10/6/1995
American Gigolo	Par.	$22,743,674	n/a	$3,559,930	570	2/1/1980
My Fellow Americans	WB	$22,313,201	1,915	$2,860,334	1,915	12/20/1996
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West	Uni.	$22,166,041	1,698	$3,435,625	1,680	11/22/1991
Geronimo: An American Legend	Col.	$18,635,620	1,636	$4,018,452	1,605	12/10/1993
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl	PicH	$17,657,973	1,849	$220,297	5	6/20/2008	Trailers Images
An American Haunting	Free	$16,298,046	1,703	$5,783,508	1,675	5/5/2006	Trailers
American Psycho	Lions	$15,070,285	1,242	$4,961,015	1,236	4/14/2000
More American Graffiti	Uni.	$15,014,674	n/a	n/a	n/a	8/3/1979
American Outlaws	WB	$13,342,790	2,348	$4,855,475	2,348	8/17/2001	Trailers
American Me	Uni.	$13,086,430	830	$3,378,100	830	3/13/1992
The Quiet American	Mira.	$12,988,801	396	$101,663	6	11/22/2002	Trailers
Everybody's All-American	WB	$12,638,294	1,123	$3,425,796	1,122	11/4/1988
American Ninja	Can.	$10,499,694	672	$3,234,837	672	8/30/1985
American Hot Wax	Par.	$7,932,571	n/a	n/a	n/a	3/17/1978
American Dreamz	Uni.	$7,191,830	1,500	$3,667,420	1,500	4/21/2006	Trailers Images
An American Carol	Viv.	$7,013,191	1,639	$3,656,000	1,639	10/3/2008	Trailers
American History X	NL	$6,719,864	513	$156,076	17	10/30/1998	Trailers
American Splendor	FL	$6,010,990	272	$159,705	6	8/15/2003	Trailers
The Last American Virgin	Can.	$5,829,781	158	$527,198	158	8/6/1982
American Dreamer	WB	$5,021,751	801	$1,580,990	801	10/26/1984
American Anthem	Col.	$4,845,724	900	$1,867,969	900	6/27/1986
American Ninja 2	Can.	$4,000,000	397	$1,039,301	397	5/1/1987
American Sniper	WB	$3,424,778	3,555	$633,456	4	12/25/2014	Images
Born American	PEC	$3,388,020	1,071	$2,225,475	1,071	8/29/1986
The Work and the Glory II: American Zion	Vine.	$2,025,032	206	$518,222	205	10/21/2005	Trailers
Decline of the American Empire	Cinpx	$1,902,706	n/a	n/a	n/a	11/14/1986
American Flyers	WB	$1,420,355	5	$78,345	5	8/16/1985
Adventures of American Rabbit	Atl	$1,268,443	242	$291,126	242	1/17/1986
American Movie	SPC	$1,165,795	29	$20,260	2	11/5/1999
American Teen	ParV	$942,441	109	$45,589	5	7/25/2008	Trailers
American Desi	Eros	$907,835	38	$305,054	38	3/16/2001
American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt	Can.	$902,152	140	$222,252	140	2/24/1989
An American Rhapsody	ParC	$850,255	54	$40,200	7	8/10/2001
American Buffalo	Gold.	$665,450	73	$164,109	29	9/13/1996
American Violet	Gold.	$554,434	61	$243,162	61	4/17/2009	Trailers Images
American Heart	Trit	$384,048	8	$5,549	1	5/7/1993

[Donald]

American gangstar

American wedding

all over 100mill in total!

[Kvikk Lunsj]

Plus Captain America. 

[DAJK]

Plus Captain America.

TWS