kitik Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I loved the twist, but it's definitely not the exact same. BB's marketing was not hyping Ken Watanabe's character to the max like IM3's marketing was hyping Kingsley's character. Very true. On the other hand this fake Mandarin wasn't a total write-off like fake Ra's, and was still highly entertaining even after the reveal But yeah, this movie will surprise a number of folks, and was marketed as something a little different than what it turned out to be. And that's not necessarily a good thing when trying to please a hundred million people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvikk Lunsj Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I want an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I don't understand. The last 15 pages suggest that it still could get mid 160's. Now 160 is out? With 65+ OD like Rth said, it's not out, right? No. Depends where the #s go. People are reacting to a number from hours and hours ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 170+ is still on the table. With a 64 M Fri including Thursdays 9 pm shows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmnerdjamie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Well that is certainly a new development. lol Breaking: water is wet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Take it from someone who has been reading IM comics for a decade. Mandarin was never some major archenemy. He just happened to be the one who showed up the most among a bunch of shitty villains. There's a reason he doesn't have a single memorable arc like ala The Killing Joke or Knightfall. Mandarin was a crude racist caricature that has been re-written numerous times because writers still don't know how to go about portraying him in an acceptable unoffensive manner. Comparing Mandarin to the likes of Magneto, Doom, Loki etc is laughable. I agree that Mandarin should under no circumstance be compared to a well known or iconic comic book villain. We have to keep in mind the general audience had no idea who Iron Man even was before 2008, let alone the Mandarin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 With a 64 M Fri including Thursdays 9 pm shows? It's headed for bigger than 64, possibly much bigger. It was already at 33 as of 5 PM Central and it's possible it could go as high as 75 by the time the night is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZattMurdock Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I loved the twist, but it's definitely not the exact same. BB's marketing was not hyping Ken Watanabe's character to the max like IM3's marketing was hyping Kingsley's character. But that's the brilliance of it, mate. It's the best commentary in the whole war on terror I've seen in any blockbuster movie to date. As a huge Iron Man fan from the comics, I applaud Marvel for making Mandarin something way more deep than his character ever was in the source material. I believe people will eventually come around to the fact that the MCU Mandarin sends a message way deeper than portraying the comic book version ever could. And no, Mandarin isn't Iron Man's Joker, regardless if Batman or Iron Man fanboys say about the subject. Stark has always been his worst enemy, and that's why the character is so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I agree that Mandarin should under no circumstance be compared to a well known or iconic comic book villain. We have to keep in mind the general audience had no idea who Iron Man even was before 2008, let alone the Mandarin. No shit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Anyone watching IM3 like Gary? I think that guy is awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druv10 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 With a 64 M Fri including Thursdays 9 pm shows? That was the BOG number from hours ago. Rth has said 65M looks strong with lean towards higher gross so 160M is still very much alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 It's headed for bigger than 64, possibly much bigger. It was already at 33 as of 5 PM Central and it's possible it could go as high as 75 by the time the night is over. That's an extreme reach, unless you're calling Rth out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZattMurdock Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Anyone watching IM3 like Gary? I think that guy is awesome Gary is amazing, the theater went crazy when he showed off his ink. Edited May 4, 2013 by Telemachos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 SPOILERS DAMMIT! USE SPOILER TAGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackO Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Wow. Did not expect IM3 to end up this way. Probably means I will miss a different big movie. Uh oh Star Trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 That was the BOG number from hours ago. Rth has said 65M looks strong with lean towards higher gross so 160M is still very much alive. My final predict was 166 M. I have the feeling though it will fall short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Is it a good number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZattMurdock Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 SPOILERS DAMMIT! USE SPOILER TAGSNothing spoilerific from my end, milady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 That's an extreme reach, unless you're calling Rth out. Rth said 65+. His first update for TA was 70+ Let's remember these same outlets that are reporting low 60's underestimated TA and TF3, too. Because, for whatever reason, late shows are stronger on the West Coast for these big action movies 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmnerdjamie Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Is it a good number? Totally. Edited May 4, 2013 by filmnerdjamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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