Poseidon Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 I'm still trying to figure out the target audience here. Is it going to be women watching women being strong in underwear or is it men watching it for the same reason, women watched Magic Mike? Watching the trailer, I'm not feeling the tracking, but usually, if a relatively unknown movie tracks this big, it has a reason. Quote
BoxOfficeFangrl Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, Poseidon said: I'm still trying to figure out the target audience here. Is it going to be women watching women being strong in underwear or is it men watching it for the same reason, women watched Magic Mike? Watching the trailer, I'm not feeling the tracking, but usually, if a relatively unknown movie tracks this big, it has a reason. Why did men want to see Wolf of Wall Street? People like crime/heist stories. Women want to see stars they like in an edgier Robin Hood/Ocean's 8. The trailers and ads are short but you can tell the movie is about the women and is going to explore their motivations, how they relate to each other and how they got to this place in life. There will be women watching Hustlers to ogle the cast too, but any woman can get an insight into what "really" goes on in strip clubs or see women "turn the tables" on powerful men. They can leave the movie wanting to take a pole dancing class or dare to dream they will have a body like JLo at 50. Straight women have been seeing R-rated movies with scantily-clad/naked women for decades: action movies, horror movies, comedies. At least here it actually makes sense for the setting and the story is from a female perspective. 4 1 Quote
ban1o Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 53 minutes ago, Poseidon said: I'm still trying to figure out the target audience here. Is it going to be women watching women being strong in underwear or is it men watching it for the same reason, women watched Magic Mike? Watching the trailer, I'm not feeling the tracking, but usually, if a relatively unknown movie tracks this big, it has a reason. The target audience is obviously women and gay men ..... 2 Quote
Krissykins Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Poseidon said: I'm still trying to figure out the target audience here. Is it going to be women watching women being strong in underwear or is it men watching it for the same reason, women watched Magic Mike? Watching the trailer, I'm not feeling the tracking, but usually, if a relatively unknown movie tracks this big, it has a reason. Women, gay men, music fans, straight boyfriends who are dragged along lol. Then all the individual cast members’ fan bases. Quote
stripe Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 10:53 AM, Vanilla said: I just don’t see it. 12 million opening. 30 million total. You mean 12M OD and 30M OW, right? Quote
stripe Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 I would love to see this breaking out Gonna say 35M OW / 105M DOM 1 Quote
Vanilla Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 34 minutes ago, stripe said: You mean 12M OD and 30M OW, right? No. We will see. I love when films break out so I'm rotting for it. Just don't see big numbers. Quote
BoxOfficeFangrl Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 There was a point where Dakota Johnson was considered for the lead, but producers decided to keep the lead Asian-American (the real life woman who is the basis for Constance Wu's character is of Asian decent). 2 Quote
WrathOfHan Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 Lowkey wondering if this could have a nutso run and get 40M on OW. Great reviews at TIFF would help Quote
SLAM! Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 2 hours ago, WrathOfHan said: Lowkey wondering if this could have a nutso run and get 40M on OW. Great reviews at TIFF would help If any mid-budget film can tap into the culture and pull off a stunt like that, I think it's this one. I know STX would appreciate that for sure. Quote
Napoleon Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 OMG, JLo's first Academy Award nomination is coming They finally making her justice after the absurd Selena snub Quote
JB33 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 This is really gaining steam! Really rooting for STX's biggest ever OW with this one. Quote
Napoleon Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 THE 9 BUZZIEST WORLD PREMIERES AT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (...) HUSTLERS (2019) Why are we’re excited about it: You had us at Cardi B and Lizzo. Add Jennifer Lopez doing incredible acrobatic flips on a stripper pole, and some honest-to-goodness Magic Mike vibes, and this one should be a hit with audiences. Given Lorene Scafaria‘s (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) impressive script and tight direction, and what many are calling J. Lo’s career-best performance, don’t be surprised if awards accolades follow the film’s box office success. https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-9-buzziest-world-premieres-at-the-toronto-international-film-festival/ Quote
SLAM! Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 (edited) I think it might be difficult for STX to get Lopez nominated for this, because in 2017, Jessica Chastain was 6th place, just outside the competition, for STX's film Molly's Game, and this year's field seems to be a bit more competitive. But, well, some are already falling out of the race (Lupita Nyong'o is out, Kristen Stewart is out), and because I'm sure JLo will want to campaign pretty hard, I think she might have a chance if the film is a sleeper hit. A good landmark would be grossing above the sleeper hit Good Boys. Edited September 7, 2019 by SLAM! Quote
Taylor Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 I wonder if they'd push Lopez in Supporting, since Wu is the purported Lead. Quote
BoxOfficeFangrl Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) Great reviews, really perplexed by the rushed September release, although good movies should come out all times of the year. Edited September 8, 2019 by BoxOfficeFangrl Quote