Tacit Ronin
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Seriously who would take that job to devote that much time to an universe that will be nothing more than a copy of the MCU?
People who want to make money.
Seriously who would take that job to devote that much time to an universe that will be nothing more than a copy of the MCU?
Sad because SM3 had a better worldwide sales and reception.
How are we so sure anyone wants the job?
"Here, you take all these DC licenses and for the next 10 years make a universe of movies just as good as the MCU."
Seriously who would take that job to devote that much time to an universe that will be nothing more than a copy of the MCU?
Zootopia was only $130k behind The Boss on Friday so by weekend's end those two will be switching spots most likely with Zootopia at #4 and The Boss at #5. BvS will stay at #6. It saw it's last time in the top 5 last weekend(it's 4th weekend of release).
How are we so sure anyone wants the job?
"Here, you take all these DC licenses and for the next 10 years make a universe of movies just as good as the MCU."
Seriously who would take that job to devote that much time to an universe that will be nothing more than a copy of the MCU?
The truth is, anyone who has examined the DC superhero movies made in the past 10 years that weren't directed by Christopher Nolan could've seen this coming. Aside from the TDK trilogy, none of the other superhero movies really worked. Both SR and GL were supposed to get a sequel but due to their respective movies' disappointing BO, WB cancelled those projects. WB has always been proud in letting the world know that they don't handicap the creativity of their directors, but without oversight the quality fluctuates and hard to maintain. Martin Campbell, who directed Goldeneye and Casino Royale, was also responsible for Green Lantern.
However, unlike the movies in the past, WB is now committed to a DCEU, which means that they cannot just pull out of the sequels like they used to do and must stick to the schedule. What they did not foresee is the critical maligning of BVS and its BO disappointment. But like riding on top of a wild horse, WB can't get off easily, and they have to let Snyder direct JL or else the whole DCEU may collapse. If SS and WW turned out to be amazing movies, the reputation of this franchise might be salvaged, but I'm not too optimistic about it.
So true, Marvel might get flak for their micromanaging but I think it's for the better, that way an a quality movie is mostly guaranteed, even if they hire unproven directors (Jon Watts, Russos before TWS)
It's been said before but it's worth repeating: WB needs to find a Feige for the DCEU. Marvel has basically treated the MCU like an ongoing TV series and Feige is the showrunner. I don't think you can successfully do an interconnected universe without someone of quality calling the shots.
Compared to BvS, SM3 is Schnilder's list!
BvS isn't at SM3's level, it is down there with Catwoman, GL and Fant4stic
How about a DC writer directing a movie? Didn't MCU hired a Marvel writer to direct Avengers.
The closest thing for DC besides Whedon would be Kevin Smith.
How about a DC writer directing a movie? Didn't MCU hired a Marvel writer to direct Avengers.
Well Whedon wasn't just a comic book writer but a TV writer and TV director.
The closest thing for DC besides Whedon would be Kevin Smith.
That's better than expected actually
Domestic: $319,501,603 37.5%
+ Foreign: $532,100,000 62.5%
= Worldwide: $851,601,603
The way I see it BvS will continue to play international as long as it continue to bring in the $$. For Domestic it's run is almost over after this weekend. I was wrong that BvS would finish at 830 mil WW, but I could see it now finishing at 870-875 mil WW. This is all but a plus for BvS, a movie that divided fans and critics.
People wanting to discuss the movie without the malicious vibes that are omnipresent now, bug you so much that you need to complain about it in the box office thread, heh?
Easier said than done. Feige's don't just grow on trees, y'know. It's like saying circa'1984 to just go find another George Lucas. These guys don't come along very often and we Marvel fans still don't truly appreciate how damn lucky we were when we got Feige. So good luck with finding someone similar WB/DC...I hope you find him/her, whoever they are. But I'm not going to hold my breath.
Good hold at least this time.
Good hold at least this time.
BvS will finsh 30-40m below my realistic expectations (900m ww ) which imo is acceptable.
Reading the comments I see overreactions quite everywhere. Legs were not good for sure. Everyone should admit it. Nevertheless comparing BvS to Catwoman or Batman and Robin is simply ridiculous.
Overseas the boxoffice met the expectations for sure. Overall It is a solid success.
For sure at WB they have been able to relaunch the DCU thanks even to Snyder.
Here a lot of people say that two icons like Superman and Batman should have made easily 1b. I remember that 10 years ago Batman Begins and Superman Returns combined did less than a Spiderman movie and that one of the best Batman movies ever did far less than the worst x-men movie.