The Toymaker Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 How many good movies we have that didnt make an impact at BO, but are liked by a lot of people? So manyTons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I love movies too, but when in a box office forum, expect the 'money matters more' point of view. WTF were not that cynical here! We're people who love movies, the money aspect comes second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerDurden365 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Of course, just focusing on the pure numbers ignores things like budget, home market, etc. etc. Perks is a fine success for the type of movie it is and the release pattern that it received. At least it is imo, I may be incorrect.In other thoughts, can this opening mean we're done with Paranormal Activity movies? Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 WTF were not that cynical here! We're people who love movies, the money aspect comes second.Me too, but in the BOX OFFICE DISCUSSION forum, money is more important. There are other forums, like SPEAKEASY and RTM where the love of movies can be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 In other thoughts, can this opening mean we're done with Paranormal Activity movies? Please?Not when they're being made for $5m each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Years from now, barely anyone is going to remember Expendables 2 while Perks will be far more watched and loved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Whatever, I'm not getting into an argument with Algren. They make me want to rip off a face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 So......is anyone going to the movies this weekend? I'm finally seeing Argo tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 So......is anyone going to the movies this weekend? I'm finally seeing Argo tomorrow.I went to see Arbitrage yesterday. Great movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Years from now, barely anyone is going to remember Expendables 2 while Perks will be far more watched and loved. I wouldn't be too sure about that. There are tons of examples of critically loved movies that are forgotten yet popcorn movies that are loved even if as a guilty pleasure. TE2 is a once in a lifetime movie showcasing the biggest action draws ever in one film. Perks is just another coming of age story. Many of those have come and gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 As I expected, Alex Cross alienated both action/thriller fans and Tyler Perry's fanbase. It's too bad they chose Perry for the role as opposed to Idris Elba.PA4 is down 40%+ from PA3's OD so this will be spun as a disappointment for sure. C Cinemascore means it may not reach 60m. Fantastic for the holdovers. Argo could be down under 10%. Word of mouth is spreading like wildfire.... nobody dislikes this movie. It'll be a tight race next weekend between PA4, Argo and Cloud Atlas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesypoofs Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 So......is anyone going to the movies this weekend? I'm finally seeing Argo tomorrow.PA4 for me today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Algren, did you know that Sylvester Stallone has a cameo in Perks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forg Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Alex Cross could have done Lincoln Lawyer numbers if the casting was right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Years from now, barely anyone is going to remember Expendables 2 while Perks will be far more watched and loved. Furthermore, what makes you think people will watch Perks in the future if they are not watching it in cinemas now? You are basically making a case for it having gone straight to DVD rather than cinema. Nobody cares about Perks. 10m people cared about TE2 enough to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Algren, did you know that Sylvester Stallone has a cameo in Perks?I didn't. Therefore it's untrue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Nevada Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Algren, did you know that Sylvester Stallone has a cameo in Perks? You just gave him an erection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Box office success in no way determines a film's longevity.Expendables 2 will gross more than Frankenweenie and Perks, but they will rip it to shreds in the future when it comes to recognition and reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezen Baklattan Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I didn't. Therefore it's untrue.No, you don't get it. He wanted it to be a secret surprise, so he refused to make any news about it, and the name wasn't listed in the credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Years from now, barely anyone is going to remember Expendables 2 while Perks will be far more watched and loved.That's not really fair. Years from now a huge chunk of the cast won't even remember Expendables 2, considering they'll be senile. And those who aren't won't want to remember that mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
