A Marvel Fanboy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Ah, April fools ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariadne Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 The hell is with her WOTT weekend estimate? $12.4m Friday and $12.7m Saturday does not equal a $37m weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariadne Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Marvel Fanboy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 The hell is with her WOTT weekend estimate? $12.4m Friday and $12.7m Saturday does not equal a $37m weekend.NIkki hasnt updated yet ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Nikki's Saturday estimates always come late at night (after 11 PM PST). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 More like $27m I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B J Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Funny stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiccup Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I hope it is true but I don't trust that little shit Nikki for one second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarpoint1111 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I think ill just wait until tomorrow for legit numbers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Nose Ned 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). Biggest problem with a movie like this is how hamstrung they are to follow the book. In normal development, adaptations are always dictated by finding the sculpture within the stone. You cut characters and subplots, take poetic license, and build on the essence. Games pacing is off because there's so many scenes that don't need to be there. In the perfect adaptation (which can't exist because of the commercial constraints), the tone is even darker, Panem benefits from a few extra budget bucks, the fight happens sooner, violence creates credible fear, and tension escalates because brutality is stark (not necessarily gory, but not just implied.) The setup is too long, the finish is too emasculated. Lawrence is a major talent and she carries the movie beyond its flaws. Ross did fine, but he's on a tightrope trying to keep the movie from being too dark. Personally, I'm hoping the success of this film allows him to take more liberties going forward. The censors should be more forgiving, and hopefully audiences have bought in enough that they want more than just "seeing" the book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspider Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I think ill just wait until tomorrow for legit numbers...Now where's the fun in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Nose Ned Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 How would 30 hold up with Thor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Nose Ned Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If Nikki stays true to form, she'll project 38 million later tonight and then revise to 27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspider Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 How would 30 hold up with Thor?Slightly below Thor's increase. 31.4m would equal Thor's Sat increase %. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspider Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 If Nikki stays true to form, she'll project 38 million later tonight and then revise to 27.That 30m number is fake BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle Nose Ned Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Yeah, late to the joke. Story of my life. I'm hopeful about Saturday though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspider Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Yeah, late to the joke. Story of my life. I'm hopeful about Saturday though.As am I. I think a big Saturday increase should be in store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarpoint1111 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Now where's the fun in that? I said that yesterday with friday numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Who created this April Fool's thing culture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Has anyone discussed John Carter's Friday number in here? What's a stronger word than abysmal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
