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[Maxmoser3]

Isn’t there more previews still going on? I would say around $46-$48 million seem more possible, and an OW around $205-$215 million. Yeah a big drop off, keep in mind Force was the most hyped film for years. Jedi is hyped yes, but no where the level of hype that Force was 2 Years ago. 

[AndyLL]

Freakin' fantastic.  One of the best SW movies.  

[Deja23]

 

 

Oh boy this is divisive. I can’t wait to see it!

[Rman823]

3 minutes ago, Deja23 said:

 

 

Oh boy this is divisive. I can’t wait to see it!

I’ve went from hearing it’s the best since Empire to worse than TPM (no way!). Thinking this could be more divisive than TFA. 

[dxmatrixdt]

the 400+ seat IMAX in southern California, the Irvine Spectrum IMAX, is looking healthy at the 4:30 am showing.  60% +.  Dunkirk was selling out there at 1am.  The preview might change depending on the all night shows.   I think it will increase on this emphasis alone.  The average all nighter won't mind going to the theater at 3am.   The premier of Star Wars makes this premise enticing.

[dxmatrixdt]

7 minutes ago, Deja23 said:

 

 

Oh boy this is divisive. I can’t wait to see it!

Lol, I doubt it will go that low.  This year the score has been nice to dark movies.

[dxmatrixdt]

55 minutes ago, redfirebird2008 said:

Insane that a $45m preview is sort of a “yawn” result for us now. Miss the old days, but still interested to see the movie itself on Sunday and follow the holiday box office results. 

meh, 45 is 1.5 TDKR and BvS.  I think 45 is great.  Maybe TFA was just too much?  Perhaps some of the preview money was people paying big bucks for top viewing.

[Deja23]

4 minutes ago, Matrix4You said:

Lol, I doubt it will go that low.  This year the score has been nice to dark movies.

It’s down to 73% now. It really seems to be super fans upset about the direction it took. Apparently it’s the end of Star Wars lmao. Also saw some reviews calling for Rian Johnson to be fired. I wonder what the CinemaScore will be...

[Rman823]

Just realized this is the second Cena movie coming out the same day as Star Wars. He’s back for blood. 

[vc2002]

6 minutes ago, Deja23 said:

It’s down to 73% now. It really seems to be super fans upset about the direction it took. Apparently it’s the end of Star Wars lmao. Also saw some reviews calling for Rian Johnson to be fired. I wonder what the CinemaScore will be...

 

Where do you see this audience score? On RT it's still  "99% want to see"

 

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars_the_last_jedi

[Deja23]

1 minute ago, vc2002 said:

 

Where do you see this audience score? On RT it's still  "99% want to see"

 

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars_the_last_jedi

The Flixster app.

[AndyLL]

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[RyneOh1040]

Well I was...disappointed.  Way more Disney than Johnson.  Interested to see if the initial backlash I'm seeing on Twitter holds true, if so I think the GA is going to respond to this very mildly.

[Krissykins]

Force Awakens did $57m previews. 

 

I wonder where this will fall to. 

[Porthos]

Already said in the mothership thread, but TLJ gets the coveted Porthos' Seal of Approval. 

 

Gonna see it again within a couple of weeks.  Maybe even this weekend.

 

Ain't saying anything else here.

Edited December 15, 2017 by Porthos

[redfirebird2008]

34 minutes ago, Matrix4You said:

meh, 45 is 1.5 TDKR and BvS.  I think 45 is great.  Maybe TFA was just too much?  Perhaps some of the preview money was people paying big bucks for top viewing.

 

It’s an awesome number, but we have become spoiled. 

[DAJK]

This literally only sold 3 less tickets than TFA at my theatre tonight. Personally I could see 50M in previews

[XO21]

34 minutes ago, Deja23 said:

It’s down to 73% now. It really seems to be super fans upset about the direction it took. Apparently it’s the end of Star Wars lmao. Also saw some reviews calling for Rian Johnson to be fired. I wonder what the CinemaScore will be...

When they go in a different direction this happens....no wonder JJ remade Episode 4

[Porthos]

Oh, yeah, one other thing, actually.

 

I can see why Lucasfilm gave Johnson the keys to a trilogy after seeing this film.  Just from a purely craftsmanship level it is REALLY REALLY REALLY great.  TLJ is a strongly directed film, exceptionally well made.

 

I'd love to say why I think that, but even talking about what Rian Johnson did right as a craftsman might be too much for this thread's rules.  Safe to say though, as even while I was watching the film, I was drawing conclusions about Johnson as a storyteller and when I walked out I was mighty damn impressed with the tale he told and how he told it.

 

I might have quibbles here and there, but that's why I don't think it is a perfect film; just a very good one.

 

Overall though, I am very much looking to see where he can take the SW universe in his upcoming trilogy.

[AndyK]

Getting riled over a bloody Star Wars film is hilarious.

 

Some people really need to reassess their lives.