^Lots of people saw kids and families and parents. Though I suppose that would explain why so many people predicted low numbers. That and the assumption no one would enjoy it. A 70% drop I suppose is keeping in that trend. Low expectations tend to make actuals look even bigger for the studio.
@NinjaTurtleFan
Fans and critics will do that thing they do. The thing about these Bay productions is that they seemingly function without and almost in spite of such things. The week leading up to the release is always fun(doom and gloom and opinion run rampant) and the week after the discourse for the film becomes more accurate on the issue of success. Also, Paramount has a tradition of listening to the fans. By fans I mean the people that support their films, not these other people. Kids in particular on this one. Thus the question being, like TF, why would the executives 'need to make changes or else' if they find the appropriate amount of success...If it under performs, I'd understand.
I suppose you went on to answer that with your assertion/prediction that the box office will no doubt start stinking soon if it hasn't already. I suppose we won't know till the actuals. Anything can still happen but as far as the current signs, this film looks to be over performing and like GotG, the actual size of the number isn't as important as the amount it over performs expectations by. Initial predictions were at 38-41?
I personally think whatever number TMNT opens up with, it was probably in line for maybe 5 or 10mill more had it not been for the competition. Whatever happens next weekend will def be a battle for the top spot, which will no doubt land in the mid to high twenties.
