You expect them to use summaries of the movie for review quotes on standees? There's this magical device you may be aware of called a phone. A lot of people have them. It allows you to look something up if it seems interesting. Might want to give it a spin sometime. But then again, don't want to possibly be exposed to a movie from another country.
Sorry critics like good films and aren't elitist about release size or xenophobic about foreign films.
Maybe they’re rapturous about things the GA doesn’t care about because the GA is notorious for having absolutely no taste.
No shame in just loving blockbusters and lighter fare. I just don't get why this has to lead to damn all art that isn't built for the four quadrants.
No one's seen my 5 favorite movies of the year so far. I'm such a loser.
For sure, I don’t understand why critics having the same taste as the GA matters. Or would be interesting - I don’t go to critics to find out about big movies, I go to them to find out interesting stuff that might not have been on my radar. Big movies don’t need propping up or help.
Exactly. Chances are I might never even heard of I Saw the TV Glow without critics. And it's now one of my favorite films. Critics are priceless for those looking for stuff not advertised every time you watch a YT video on your phone.
It's going to be a success at the box office. That's not in question.
Joker's success was an unknown and not really certain until the first results started coming in, though. That was practically lightning in a bottle. Folks called Joker polarizing because of it seemingly being 'dangerous' or 'controversial.'
Sorry yes, I meant more just on how high it will go. Success isn't in question, but I do feel if the reviews carry on in the curve they're currently at, they might have an impact on where that bar is set. Impact is probably the wrong word, more an indicator of how the audience will react after seeing it once.
So your issue is that studios are trying to help advertise smaller movies with their posters? And what's wrong with foreign movies?
I suppose Deadpool's a bit of a polarising character, especially on film 3 with the same act. I loved the first but I wouldn't be that interested now without the Hugh Jackman buddy cop element. But being polarising doesn't matter too much when it comes to box office (aside from losing prior fans). People sick off/hating/bored with a film don't count for negative sales so that part of the damage is limited. All you need are enough people who want to see it regardless of that, and so far it looks like it's going to at least open very well.
Deadpool films to date haven't exactly attempted go for high art. They are great at what they do (well the first is anyway), and that's entertain people who are entertained by that kind of humour and action. Nothing wrong with that, and this kind of film appeals to a large audience.
That's fine. My point, that I admittedly should've made a better job making, is what's the disconnect between critics and audiences lately, especially over Marvel? Some critics are being dismissive over this movie and treated "The Marvels" like crap, and yet I'm seeing people rally behind both as of late.
The MCU was a new phenomenon when films like Thor TDW were all part of the run of fresh reviews. This is also Deadpool’s third film with an act that I’m sure will get stale for some. I think CBMs have higher standards now and late sequels need to do more than the originals just to stay in the same ballpark. i don’t think there is all that much of a disconnect. General audiences and more hardcore comic fans seemed to lose excitement for CBMs at a similar time to critics.
It looks it is stabilizing in that number, now with 176 reviews.
