Man From U.N.C.L.E movie - Part 1

[Primal Slayer]

Just watched it today and totally enjoyed it. Really hope we get a sequel. Between Cavills 60s American accent and Hammers russian accent

 

[TheVileOne]

There won't be a sequel. The film opened with a whimper.

 

[TheVileOne]

BTW, I think people have been way too quick to write this off as a flop or base overall reception solely on the U.S box office; as expected, it's doing well internationally:

http://deadline.com/2015/08/man-from-uncle-overseas-box-office-warner-bros-1201499808/

International box office not enough to save a movie or greenlight a sequel.

Battleship made like over $200 million overseas and like $300 million worldwide. So did Green lantern.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Never say never, ANYTHING is possible.

 

[Bruce Malone]

I'm not sure why they're putting Cavill and Hammer into tent-pole film leads just yet?

Both haven't shown they can really really hold a blockbuster film on their own just yet.

Of course there was MoS but that wasn't sold on Cavill's name at the time and of course The Lone Ranger was a huge flop.

 

[MadVillainy]

I'm not sure why they're putting Cavill and Hammer into tent-pole film leads just yet?

Both haven't shown they can really really hold a blockbuster film on their own just yet.

Of course there was MoS but that wasn't sold on Cavill's name at the time and of course The Lone Ranger was a huge flop.

I mean that wasnt really the problem. THe problem was more with the advertising I think. In fact the leads are what got me interested in this, the trailers I dont think did a good job emphasizing anything special about the movie.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Direct to streaming sequel starring Hammer and Jim Caviezel.

 

[Jekecy]

I'm not sure why they're putting Cavill and Hammer into tent-pole film leads just yet?

Both haven't shown they can really really hold a blockbuster film on their own just yet.

Of course there was MoS but that wasn't sold on Cavill's name at the time and of course The Lone Ranger was a huge flop.

Well, it was originally a Cruise-starring vehicle. I believe they were already deep into production by the time Tom had dropped out (to do MI5).

 

[Slick]

I'm glad people on here liked it. I'm planning on seeing it tomorrow.

 

[TheVileOne]

Well, it was originally a Cruise-starring vehicle. I believe they were already deep into production by the time Tom had dropped out (to do MI5).

It was actually originally a George Clooney starring vehicle.

 

[Bruce Malone]

Having Clooney and Cruise as the leads would have been quite interesting and would arguably have affected its box office.

Could have had a definite Oceans 11/M:I vibe come together.

I'm actually a little surprised those two have never worked together?

 

[TheVileOne]

The film was pretty average. Cavill and Hammer just didn't have the chops or star power to carry this film.

I have nothing against Hammer, but he was just not very convincing in this role. They basically made Kuryakin in the Incredible Hulk. In the original show, he was incredibly enigmatic and ambiguous. He had lots of great catchy and witty one-liners. He could hold his own in the romance department if the situation called for it. Hammer had none of that confidence.

Action scenes were poorly edited and executed. The third act was an anti-climax.

 

[TheBat812]

International box office not enough to save a movie or greenlight a sequel.

Battleship made like over $200 million overseas and like $300 million worldwide. So did Green lantern.

They were also terrible and panned critically across the board. Man of UNCLE is not and was not.

Just came back from seeing this film, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the leads given the polarized response, but I thought they were nearly perfect and really brought life to it once the film got rolling. Would definitely not mind a sequel if it's in the cards. It's unfortunate it came up against a surprise juggernaut.

 

[MadVillainy]

I liked the movie but it wouldve been cool if it was say a Clooney-Pitt-Soderbergh picture. That wouldve been cool to see back in the day.

 

[InCali]

International box office not enough to save a movie or greenlight a sequel.

Battleship made like over $200 million overseas and like $300 million worldwide. So did Green lantern.

Battleship and GL sort of stunk. This movie, IMO, did not. If it does really well overseas and the studio develops some confidence that they can correct some of the mistakes they made (advertising mainly), I think a sequel could do well. It wasn't a huge budget movie so that helps.

We'll see.

 

[TheVileOne]

They were also terrible and panned critically across the board. Man of UNCLE is not and was not.

Just came back from seeing this film, really enjoyed it. Wasn't sure how I was going to feel about the leads given the polarized response, but I thought they were nearly perfect and really brought life to it once the film got rolling. Would definitely not mind a sequel if it's in the cards. It's unfortunate it came up against a surprise juggernaut.

Eh it was fairly average. I don't think they really brought it to life. The film got pretty average reviews as well. Critics didn't love it.

 

[InCali]

Eh it was fairly average. I don't think they really brought it to life. The film got pretty average reviews as well. Critics didn't love it.

Viewers gave it essentially a 4/5 on RT. I thought 8/10 (which I guess is pretty comparable). I consider that to be pretty good. An RT score of 67 isn't great, but, honestly, I don't listen to what critics say. I'm not a critic. I'm a movie fan and go to movies to enjoy them; not critique them.

 

[TheVileOne]

Viewers gave it essentially a 4/5 on RT. I thought 8/10 (which I guess is pretty comparable). I consider that to be pretty good. An RT score of 67 isn't great, but, honestly, I don't listen to what critics say. I'm not a critic. I'm a movie fan and go to movies to enjoy them; not critique them.

That's not really enough to justify a sequel.

 

[-Kal-Elle-]

International box office not enough to save a movie or greenlight a sequel.

Not true. Pacific Rim made a huge loss at the US box office and it was solely the international box office that saved it AND greenlit the sequel.

I'm not saying that's going to happen here, for the record. I'm just saying the US box office isn't always the be-all end-all.

 

[flickchick85]

I really liked this movie and would love a sequel, but it ain't getting one, folks. Best to start coming to terms with that now.

 

[MadVillainy]

I blame the marketing

 

[-Kal-Elle-]

I really liked this movie and would love a sequel, but it ain't getting one, folks. Best to start coming to terms with that now.

Oh I've come to terms with it! I'm just making a point.

 

[TheVileOne]

Not true. Pacific Rim made a huge loss at the US box office and it was solely the international box office that saved it AND greenlit the sequel.

I'm not saying that's going to happen here, for the record. I'm just saying the US box office isn't always the be-all end-all.

That will not be the case here.

 

[MadVillainy]

Kal said "I'm not saying that's going to happen here" already. He already said 2 or so times, in certain words, that he knows this isn't getting a sequel so I don't see what the point of harping on it.

 

[Marvolo]

Ill wait to see how this performs internationally and on blu-ray and digital media before I rule out a sequel.