Cochofles Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Also plenty of movies that did poorly at the box office and had great reception were not quickly forgotten. Look at The Hurt Locker, 17m DOM and 49m WW but it won a bunch of Oscars. Perks could be nominated for a few too.Regarding THL, does anybody even remember that? Its plot? The only thing people who follow film will remember it for is that it was the lowest-grossing BP winner ever, and that it was the first film for which a woman won Bestt Director. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 It launched Jeremy Renner's career, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The Princess Bride - $30mCame out 25 years ago. Adjusted total: $63m. The Shawshank Redemption - $28m.Came out 18 years ago. Adjusted total: $53m. A Christmas Story - $20mCame out 30 years ago. Adjusted total: $48m. Perks of Being a Wallflower. Came out this year. Adjusted total: $7m. Not really the same thing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I don't see Perks somehow blossoming into a big time Blu Ray hit. Most see it as just another "quirky indie" movie aimed at a fairly limited audience. Not much of a wom campaign from what I can tell. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Came out 25 years ago. Adjusted total: $63m. Came out 18 years ago. Adjusted total: $53m. Came out 30 years ago. Adjusted total: $48m. Perks of Being a Wallflower. Came out this year. Adjusted total: $7m. Not really the same thing at all. It's not done it's run. It will increase/stay flat this weekend despite not really gaining any theaters. There will probably be a bigger expansion soon, so I expect a 20m+ final gross. You should know better about the box office than to compare final grosses with a movie that's still playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The unadjusted domestic total of a film (take your pic) that came out 30 years ago is more than a 2012 film made worldwide (Perks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I don't see Perks somehow blossoming into a big time Blu Ray hit. Most see it as just another "quirky indie" movie aimed at a fairly limited audience. Not much of a wom campaign from what I can tell. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The Only Movie That That Truly shoul be nominated and sweep every thing Best Costume already in the Bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichWS Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) The unadjusted domestic total of a film (take your pic) that came out 30 years ago is more than a 2012 film made worldwide (Perks). It's been playing on 700 screens. Edited October 21, 2012 by RichWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The unadjusted domestic total of a film (take your pic) that came out 30 years ago is more than a 2012 film made worldwide (Perks). I am certain Perks will make more than 30m WW once its run is done. We can make a bet on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druv10 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Algren, I saw Perks on Friday. A very well acted movie. You need to go watch it and maybe you'll like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Algren, I saw Perks on Friday. A very well acted movie. You need to go watch it and maybe you'll like it.Not enough sweaty muscular men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) It's been playing on 700 screens. Movies 30 years ago also played on about 700 screens. A Chistmas Story. Played in 924 theaters, maximum. Edited October 21, 2012 by Barney Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichWS Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Algren, I saw Perks on Friday. A very well acted movie. You need to go watch it and maybe you'll like it.It hasn't made any money so it's clearly not worth it. That movie is such a loser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Marvel Fanboy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Regarding THL, does anybody even remember that? Its plot? The only thing people who follow film will remember it for is that it was the lowest-grossing BP winner ever, and that it was the first film for which a woman won Bestt Director.Exactly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The last 5 minutes of PA4 made the movie at least decent for me. Ok, That was some scary shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toymaker Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Algren, I saw Perks on Friday. A very well acted movie. You need to go watch it and maybe you'll like it.I would, but I've got a lot of sitting down to do today. Oh, and I have been meaning to do some watching paint dry for a long while. So I'll pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Algren, I saw Perks on Friday. A very well acted movie. You need to go watch it and maybe you'll like it.I'm glad you enjoyed it.What did you think of the three leads? I found them phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Marvel Fanboy Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Give a break ... People really are comparing the what the hell Perks with The Shawshank Redemption, the NO.1 film on IMDB TOP 250 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I would, but I've got a lot of sitting down to do today. Oh, and I have been meaning to do some watching paint dry for a long while. So I'll pass. Ooh what a zinger! I'm literally rolling on the floor unable to control my laughter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
