The Futurist Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 So basically, everyone ( box office sites) predicted above the likely final result ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B J Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 With regard to Thor: it also got to enjoy the benefits of Memorial Day weekend and early summer weekdays (though not many of them). That effectively negates any help Spring Break offers THG (which is really minimal as Spring Break has no set dates and has already occurred or is occurring in some parts of the country). I'd be surprised if the pattern maintains for very long. I still think Deathly Hallows 1 is ultimately the best comparison.(But I've been wrong before.) What is your basis for the comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I'm so bored with its run for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Cobb Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 My feeling at this point is that it finishes in between TF3 and DH2, making it the second-biggest film in almost two years. That...is incredible.Since we got the Monday numbers, I was hoping THG would stay above 8m through Thursday and do about 65m this weekend. I think it could finish around 375m. I like your range, but I hope THG finishes closer to DH2 than TF3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 With regard to Thor: it also got to enjoy the benefits of Memorial Day weekend and early summer weekdays (though not many of them). That effectively negates any help Spring Break offers THG (which is really minimal as Spring Break has no set dates and has already occurred or is occurring in some parts of the country). I'd be surprised if the pattern maintains for very long. I still think Deathly Hallows 1 is ultimately the best comparison.(But I've been wrong before.) Why DH1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendofnarnia Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I'm so bored with its run for some reason.Maybe because relative to its huge opening, its run has been quite average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Maybe because relative to its huge opening, its run has been quite average.Its run has been great, it's just that I can't get excited for it much...especially when I think they could have done a better job with the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendofnarnia Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Its run has been great, it's just that I can't get excited for it much...especially when I think they could have done a better job with the film.It could have been a lot worse though... I think an extended addition for this would really help though. They needed a few more "character development" scenes between Rue and Katniss and Peeta and Katniss. If they could include those, and get some image-stabalization software, the film would be near perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 It's a faithful adaptation of the novel, it just doesn't have something that really sets itself apart from other films in the same genre (aside from a few scenes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 The movie stands on its own really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 What does cold have to do with anything?Sorry, I thought it was "hail". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I think it's much better than all the movies/franchises it's being compared to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendofnarnia Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) So will the Final Four games for the NCAA Championship affect the Saturday number at all? Edited April 1, 2012 by friendofnarnia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Nose Ned Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I finally saw it last night. I liked it a lot, didn't love it. Most of my issues with it have to do with the movie it should have been versus the movie it had to be for commercial purposes. This really can't be helped so I give it a solid A for its ability to work within those limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Perhaps not the right thread for this, but I've narrowed my problems with the movie down to three categories- 1. From a technical standpoint, the movie was shit. Cinematography, editing, CGI, you name it, it was poorly done. I honestly don't think this is disputable. 78 million isn't a whole lot relative to most blockbusters today, but it's more than enough for forbid HG from the technical excuses which were disappointingly evident. 2. Pacing was off. I liked that the movie took its time in the Capitol, which was easily the movie's strongest segment, but the pace should have picked up by the time the Games actually started. It didn't, and the movie suffered because of it. I was bored a lot more in the second half than in the first (that's not a good thing). 3. Failed to really capture the intensity of the book, or work as an effective enough movie on its own. I didn't care about the fates of any characters, because (pretending I didn't read the book) I knew Katniss could get herself out of anything and I didn't know any of the other characters. It never felt as big or urgent as it should have, and yes, the lack of visual violence contributed to that. Rue's death was just another moment that should have elicited an emotional response from me and didn't. But, as I've said, it entertains, it sets up Catching Fire well, and the performances are strong. So it gets a pass from me (just barely). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Nikki went from 18M to 24M to 19.5M and now it's 18.8M. ... ... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Ah hell no http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/wrath-of-the-titans-opens-to-1m-midnights/ SATURDAY PM, 7TH UPDATE: It’s another huge weekend for the North American box office with $150M, or +25% from last year. But there’s dissension among my sources over just how big Lionsgate’s humongous holdover The Hunger Games will be this weekend despite two new major releases opening against it. Warner Bros/Legendary Pictures’ 3D action fantasy sequel Wrath Of The Titans and Relativity Media’s Snow White family fare Mirror Mirror both received ‘B+’ CinemaScores from audiences even if critics were at best lukewarm. Meanwhile, we now know how low Disney’s $200M writeoff John Carter will go: it will be lucky to reach $70M domestic. Starting its 4th weekend in release, this disaster is already discounted: it’s playing at Valley Plaza 6 in Van Nuys for $2 before 6 PM and $3 after. 1. The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) Week 2 [4,137 Theaters] PG13-Rated Est Friday $18.8M (-72%), Est Saturday $30M, Est Weekend $69M, Est Cume $254M 2. Wrath Of The Titans 3D (Legendary/Warner) NEW [3,545 Theaters] PG13-Rated Est Friday $12.4M, Est Saturday $12.7M, Est Weekend $37M 3. Mirror Mirror (Relativity) NEW [3,603 Theaters] PG-Rated Est Friday $5.8M, Est Saturday $8.2M, Est Weekend $20.0M 4. 21 Jump Street (Sony) Week 3 [3,148 Theaters] R-rated Est Friday $4.6M, Est Saturday $6.4M Est Weekend $15.0M, Est Cume $93.5M 5. Dr Seuss’ The Lorax 3D (Universal) Week 5 [3,264 Theaters] PG-rated Est Friday $2.0M, Est Saturday $3.4M, Est Weekend $8.0M, Est Cume $190M 6. John Carter 3D (Disney) Week 4 [2,397 Theaters] PG13-rated Est Friday $530K, Est Saturday $800K, Est Weekend $2.0M, Est Cume $66.2M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Uh huh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Marvel Fanboy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I wont trust her any more ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
