One thing missing in the discussion was the lack of subtlety in Rottentomatoes rating. It's a strict yes/no system, the Votes could be a mild condemnation or faint praise. Just something to keep in mind when comparing GLs 24% to Thor's near 80%. Is it too soon to start musing on what went wrong with GL? Is DC just cursed when it comes to movies?
On Jun 20, 2011, at 4:04 PM, Luke <[email protected]> wrote: > Also, GI Joe was a much better movie than Green Lantern. > > Oh wait, I was "supposed to like that" so my opinion is invalid. > > On Jun 20, 4:03 pm, Cary Preston <[email protected]> wrote: >> It's got similar opening figures (and similar critical scorn) to GI Joe: >> >> http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=gijoe.htm >> >> That dog is getting a sequel. I wouldn't stake the house on it, but I >> wouldn't be surprised if they do make a sequel for Green Lantern. Reynolds >> is already talking about a plot. >> >> On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:53 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> >> >> >>> It's very clear they had a sequel "planned." The movie was presented as a >>> "tentpole," a launching point for a "franchise" but there is NO AUDIENCE >>> lined up to see it. It had bad buzz and bad numbers. What is wrong with >>> you guys? I know you have your Green Lantern pillows and love to hold them >>> to your faces and feel the cool cloth and and the soft cotton and say, "Oh, >>> Gween Wanter, I wuv ooo. No one understands you like I do. Fly anywhere, >>> Hal. Take me anywhere in the whole world!" but America does not feel that >>> way. >> >>> People can be taught to care about things they don't know about beforehand, >>> but they need a good guide and not a boring, blobby guide with a mask that >>> doesn't fit. >> >>> You will NOT see the headline, "Ryan Reynolds signed to GL sequel" anytime >>> in the anytime. I'm sure people will be fired over this dog. Have been >>> fired. >> >>> If there's a sequel, it will be direct to DVD with puppets. >> >>> You are overestimating the "magical avenues of distribution." Those >>> avenues are clogged and shrinking. Making a movie doesn't equal immediate >>> fame and riches because people watch them on cell phones now. If you spend >>> a METRIC TON of money on a movie, you better have a huge opening weekend to >>> justify it. >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Cary Preston <[email protected]> >>> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Mon, Jun 20, 2011 12:41 pm >>> Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Superhero box office chart >> >>> This. Even absolute stinkers can turn a handy profit when you consider all >>> avenues of distribution. With Hollywood in the mire of sequel-mania (and >>> apparently grasping for movie ideas) I wouldn't be surprised if they have a >>> sequel already planned. >> >>> On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Michael Bailey <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >> >>>> You act as if this was the only money the film is going to make. Are they >>>> pulling it from theaters and I wasn't aware of this. And what about >>>> international numbers? Has it been released overseas? Plus there are the >>>> DVD sales to consider. I doubt that WB would just dump this and movie on. >> >>>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> It did very badly. The budget was much higher than X-Men, and the >>>> marketing budget easily added another $100 million to that number. >>>> So...it will end up making maybe $80 on a $300 dollar investment. There's >>>> no chance of a sequel. >> >>>> X-Men had good reviews and held over decently. It's also part of an >>>> established franchise. It didn't overwhelm, but if they make a sequel and >>>> put Wolverine in it, they'll make a few bucks. There's history and the >>>> numbers in relation to the budget inspired hope. >> >>>> GL had nothing for anyone to hold on to unless you count the hope that ten >>>> thousand people fell in love with Sinestro and can't wait to see him be >>>> the bad guy next time. Spoiler warning - they didn't. >> >>>> The only thing WB can cling to is they were the "number one movie in >>>> America" that week. They may even throw some more money in the toilet >>>> advertising that fact. More good money after bad. >> >>>> I'm glad you enjoyed it. I knew Luke would, he likes everything. I knew >>>> Van would, he has books to sell, but it won't be bothering us any time in >>>> the future. We won't have Hal Jordan to kick around any more. >> >>>> GL was a braying donkey. >> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Michael Bailey <[email protected]> >>>> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Mon, Jun 20, 2011 8:31 am >>>> Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Superhero box office chart >> >>>> That is interesting. All things considered and compared to the two other >>>> super-hero films of the summer GL didn't too badly. That is a 2500 or so >>>> dollar difference between First Class and they were talking sequel that >>>> first weekend. >> >>>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM, Jason Service <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> I thought that was very interesting! I wonder how Superman and Superman >>>> II would rate in 2011 dollars...I think that would be even more >>>> meaningful, to adjust for inflation. >> >>>> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> This is pretty interesting to view. >> >>>> http://boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?view=openings&id=superhero.htm... >> >>>> ---------------------------------------- >>>> Have a Better One, >>>> Edward Crosby >>>> http://about.me/edwardcrosby >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >>>> -- >>>> This post/e-mail was written by Michael Bailey, Superman Apologist >> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >>>> -- >>>> This post/e-mail was written by Michael Bailey, Superman Apologist >> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group >>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "The Unique Geek" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group >>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. 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