Porthos Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Eric Robitaille said: The thing people fail to recognize with test screenings, and production in general, is what it says on the can: they're tests. Even the smallest edits can drastically change a movie's quality, and movies go through many different forms and shapes before the final cut l. Hell, George Lucas can tell you that even the final cut will go through changes over the years. So nobody's "wrong" over early word on Candyman not being good or test screenings being poor. And for all we know, the guy saw the final cut and just didn't like it. And yeah, this stuff can be subjective. And while it's fun to hear this kind of stuff, and I love hearing ViewerAnon's input on these movies, it's important to recognize that movies, up until the day they come out, are always changing and that you shouldn't take early word seriously or chastise folks for this. Truth. Never forget: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morieris Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Once again, it doesn't seem like we're getting this at the dive theater. TGK I understand, that's niche, but....this is a Universal picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, lorddemaxus said: Angelica Jade, Walter Chaw, Robert Daniels, Kambole Campbell, Richard Lawson, David Sims (seems more just ok reaction than bad though). Even Matt Neglia was mixed about it (not that I care about what he thinks, but dude almost always gives movies positive reviews). I’ve no idea who they are, but I’m guessing they are some of the few rotten reviews. I’m confused as to how that results in you “hearing mostly bad stuff”? 93% of reviews are good and there have only been a few audience screenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Krissykins said: I’ve no idea who they are, but I’m guessing they are some of the few rotten reviews. I’m confused as to how that results in you “hearing mostly bad stuff”? 93% of reviews are good and there have only been a few audience screenings. Mostly bad stuff from people I trust. Only critics I trust who seemed to really like it are Brian Tallerico and Siddhant Adlakha. Not sure what's hard to understand here. Why do you think I give a shit about what other critics have to say? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 im still seeing this but concerning review IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikostar Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 91% on RT with 92 reviews and 7.8/10 score. Lol and some of y’all was worried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruel Summer Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, BestPicturePlutoNash said: im still seeing this but concerning review IMO how is ONE review concerning when it has 91% on rt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Cruel Summer said: how is ONE review concerning when it has 91% on rt She’s a Black female critic and the film is about Black trauma and social issues and directed by a woman. I’m more interested in a voice like hers discussing the film than some basic white blogger on RT like Scott Menzel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadOlCatSylvester Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Yeah, the reaction from the black critics (the target audience for this) definitely seem lukewarm. WW84 situation incoming? Or is it close to Joker '19? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruel Summer Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 42 minutes ago, BestPicturePlutoNash said: She’s a Black female critic and the film is about Black trauma and social issues and directed by a woman. I’m more interested in a voice like hers discussing the film than some basic white blogger on RT like Scott Menzel are you even black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cruel Summer said: are you even black? Why does that matter? That shouldn’t invalidate me from respecting what they have to say. If anything, being white means you should promote Black voices more lol. If critics of the audience the movie was made for and by don’t like it, I’m interested in that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasNicole Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 58 minutes ago, BadOlCatSylvester said: Yeah, the reaction from the black critics (the target audience for this) definitely seem lukewarm. WW84 situation incoming? Or is it close to Joker '19? There's 8 rotten reviews out of 80. 6 of the 8 was write by non-black people. Your statement sounds like an overreaction and no, there's nothing that suggests a WW84 situation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox20 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) You could see WW84 situation coming from a mile, the positive reviews were lukewarm as heck, this is not the case here many people actually think this movie is great. Edited August 25, 2021 by Fox20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruel Summer Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 57 minutes ago, BestPicturePlutoNash said: Why does that matter? That shouldn’t invalidate me from respecting what they have to say. If anything, being white means you should promote Black voices more lol. If critics of the audience the movie was made for and by don’t like it, I’m interested in that this is a freaking slasher. stop trying to hard to be woke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 hours ago, lorddemaxus said: Mostly bad stuff from people I trust. Why do you think I give a shit about what other critics have to say? Ah, so you could’ve worded your original post better then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Variety say tracking is $15m and the budget is $25m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestPicturePlutoNash Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 14 minutes ago, Cruel Summer said: this is a freaking slasher. stop trying to hard to be woke lol.. I take it you haven’t seen the original Candyman? Or the trailer for this? Or any Peele movie? The shock when you discover the film is an allegory about race, gentrification and involves police brutality 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Shape Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Whatever her other points are, calling the direction in Candyman pedestrian is laughable. There are stunningly staged sequences in this thing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, The Dark Shape said: Whatever her other points are, calling the direction in Candyman pedestrian is laughable. There are stunningly staged sequences in this thing. Yeh I wouldn’t bother reading into her review, the overall consensus points out the direction as one of the most impressive things about the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 89% with 99 reviews and Certified fresh. CRITICS CONSENSUS Candyman takes an incisive, visually thrilling approach to deepening the franchise's mythology -- and terrifying audiences along the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
