Terminator Salvation: Box Office Prediction/Discussion

[Spider-Fan]

Not doing so well I see...hopefully this stops the series

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

No comparisons to Spider-man are valid, and TS is doing terrible and it might not win the weekend.

I was using that comparasion to show how what happens at one theater doesn't matter at all, so saying "my theater was full" doesn't mean s**t in the grand scheme of things.

I seriously doubt that it will win the weekend because family movies almost always have better weekend multiplier's than teen/young adult driven films.

And for the record I do actually read some reviews at RT and I look at the average. The fact is most of the "good" reviews for Terminator Salvation are saying that it is just passable and that it has very little in the way of character development. I don't like the sounds of that.

 

[Doctor Jones]

You're not gonna like it Spidey. I just have a feeling you yourself won't.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

You're not gonna like it Spidey. I just have a feeling you yourself won't.

I probably won't.

I'm plaining on seeing it tomorrow but I'm not locked into that idea, I could always find something else to do.

BTW I think that the previews for Salvation are freakin amazing even better than Star Treks. So congrats to the marketing department.

Right now, regardless of how I feel about the flick I hope this is the last Terminator movie because if the movie's aren't going to be anywhere near as good as T2 then whats the point?

For the record this is how I grade the franchise:

The Terminator: 7.5/10
T2: Judgement Day 11/10
T3: Rise of the Machines: 6.5/10

Hopefully Salvation isn't below the worse one.

 

[jmc]

$15? ? ?

what theater do you see your movies at?

It cost $5 for me to see it in the morning, $7.50 at night


you're just another case of ''over exagerating'' and blatantly trying to be an *******

get over yourself

For your information, the average price of a ticket in Australia, where I live, is $15. I recommend getting your facts correct before blowing a fuse accusing me of exaggerating.

 

[hitmanyr2k]

Yup... that's how much it costs me these days as well. I can't afford those prices on a weekly or every other weekend basis... even during the summer season. Give me a film on par with Star Trek or Iron Man or TDK or I probably won't watch it in theatres.

I usually take my wife with me to the movies so it costs near $20 (more if we decide to go out to dinner, etc) when I go as well. Luckily, I saw T4 alone and saved a little money lol. Rottentomatoes has actually saved me a lot of money the last few years. I've skipped many films in the theaters based on the ratings (especially if they're dismal) and when I eventually saw most of these films on DVD my usual thought was "I'm glad I skipped it" lol. The only time I'll see a film in theaters despite horrible ratings is if it's a martial arts film, a horror film or I simply have love for the franchise (which was Terminator's case). I'm trying to remember a film I regretted skipping in theaters and right now I can't think of one.

 

[Sam Fisher]

$15? ? ?

what theater do you see your movies at?

It cost $5 for me to see it in the morning, $7.50 at night


you're just another case of "over exagerating" and blatantly trying to be an *******

get over yourself

The only ******* I see here is you.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Now Sam, we mustin lower ourselves. I pretty much ignored that post and you should too.

 

[FaT_tONle]

I usually take my wife with me to the movies so it costs near $20 (more if we decide to go out to dinner, etc) when I go as well. Luckily, I saw T4 alone and saved a little money lol. Rottentomatoes has actually saved me a lot of money the last few years. I've skipped many films in the theaters based on the ratings (especially if they're dismal) and when I eventually saw most of these films on DVD my usual thought was "I'm glad I skipped it" lol. The only time I'll see a film in theaters despite horrible ratings is if it's a martial arts film, a horror film or I simply have love for the franchise (which was Terminator's case). I'm trying to remember a film I regretted skipping in theaters and right now I can't think of one.

Good for you man... t:. I am glad most people acknowledge the reviews for these films because I am really tired of the few people writing off the critics when the reviews are bad. But most people have acknowledged that. And there are always those films where you are going to see it regardless of what the criticism is that's understandable... I have a few of those films coming up myself that I will probably pay for regardless. Maybe TS was that film for some people. Whatever the case may be, critics and fans have confirmed my fears for this film so I am grateful I won't be paying for it. Maybe if I am REALLY bored one afternoon and I am driving by the theatre I might catch a matinee.

Hey look, there's Jonathan Mostow...

Now McG is hitting his kneecaps with a baseball bat. Thanks McG! You didn't do enough damage though.

No one was giving Mostow a pass either... we can go through all the hacks out there if you'd like though... it would only take us about a couple of years to mention them all.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Good for you man... t:. I am glad most people acknowledge the reviews for these films because I am really tired of the few people writing off the critics when the reviews are bad. But most people have acknowledged that. And there are always those films where you are going to see it regardless of what the criticism is that's understandable... I have a few of those films coming up myself that I will probably pay for regardless. Maybe TS was that film for some people. Whatever the case may be, critics and fans have confirmed my fears for this film so I am grateful I won't be paying for it. Maybe if I am REALLY bored one afternoon and I am driving by the theatre I might catch a matinee.



No one was giving Mostow a pass either... we can go through all the hacks out there if you'd like though... it would only take us about a couple of years to mention them all.

So do you think that it will go up or fall today? I'm thinking a 5 to 10% increase but I wouldn't be surprised if it fell today.

EDI: Nikki Finke has some early numbers but remember these numbers aren't final, still NATM2 will be number one when all is said and done.

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/

 

[Rishi]

I probably won't.

I'm plaining on seeing it tomorrow but I'm not locked into that idea, I could always find something else to do.

BTW I think that the previews for Salvation are freakin amazing even better than Star Treks. So congrats to the marketing department.

Right now, regardless of how I feel about the flick I hope this is the last Terminator movie because if the movie's aren't going to be anywhere near as good as T2 then whats the point?

For the record this is how I grade the franchise:

The Terminator: 7.5/10
T2: Judgement Day 11/10
T3: Rise of the Machines: 6.5/10

Hopefully Salvation isn't below the worse one.

If you liked T3 there's no way you could possibly dislike T4.

And if they've gone this far, we might as well atleast make another movie about sending back Reese/winning the war. We deserve it.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

If you liked T3 there's no way you could possibly dislike T4.

And if they've gone this far, we might as well atleast make another movie about sending back Reese/winning the war. We deserve it.

It was a decent action flick but I stick to thinking that it was a bad Teriminator movie.

Anyway I'm thinking T4 makes about 140 to 160mil in the states and 230 to 270mil overseas.

 

[Heretic]

I was wary of this film before... but the reviews have done me in. I think I'll be waiting for the Netflix on this one.

And for the record, in my town we have several f the ripoff "Imax" screens in theaters, which while not Imax in the least are far better than normal movie screens...and tickets for those films are $13 plus tax, so $15 is not out of the question...

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I was wary of this film before... but the reviews have done me in. I think I'll be waiting for the Netflix on this one.

And for the record, in my town we have several f the ripoff "Imax" screens in theaters, which while not Imax in the least are far better than normal movie screens...and tickets for those films are $13 plus tax, so $15 is not out of the question...

I personally think that the late bad buzz hurt this film opening weekend. It was pretty much flat yesterday according to Nikki Finke's early numbers (Again I am going to wait for Mojo's numbers but the numbers are usually pretty close) and it went up only 11% on friday. It's been doing quite poorly. The movie is probably going to do worse than T3's 72mil for it's first five days and it's damn sure selling less tickets. Jeez, I still haven't fully decided if I'm seeing it or not but I'm leaning towards not because the reviews from seemingly most have not been pretty.

 

[Heretic]

I personally think that the late bad buzz hurt this film opening weekend. It was pretty much flat yesterday according to Nikki Finke's early numbers (Again I am going to wait for Mojo's numbers but the numbers are usually pretty close) and it went up only 11% on friday. It's been doing quite poorly. The movie is probably going to do worse than T3's 72mil for it's first five days and it's damn sure selling less tickets. Jeez, I still haven't fully decided if I'm seeing it or not but I'm leaning towards not because the reviews from seemingly most have not been pretty.

I agree. Like i said somewhere else, when i first saw the trailer I KNEW this would be a great film, but after seeing the same footage a few more times decided that it would be quite the opposite. I'm not sure what changed my mind. The plot points Ive heard about are not exactly ripping the money out of my wallet, and from what I understand the film is a poorly done, unemotional film where nothing really happens.

I would say "maybe Terminator could move to TV", but...yeah...

I do think that the tv series has hurt interest in this, as there has been no jonesing for a Terminator...and I think people are already tiring of a bad summer season.

Today happens to be my birthday, so I have any number of people wanting to take me to the movies, but I'd rather not have them waste their cash.

 

[Maze]

Memorial Weekend Battle Fizzles: 'Night At The Museum: Smithsonian' Easily Beats 'Terminator: Salvation' $55M vs $42M

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I agree. Like i said somewhere else, when i first saw the trailer I KNEW this would be a great film, but after seeing the same footage a few more times decided that it would be quite the opposite. I'm not sure what changed my mind. The plot points Ive heard about are not exactly ripping the money out of my wallet, and from what I understand the film is a poorly done, unemotional film where nothing really happens.

I would say "maybe Terminator could move to TV", but...yeah...

I do think that the tv series has hurt interest in this, as there has been no jonesing for a Terminator...and I think people are already tiring of a bad summer season.

Today happens to be my birthday, so I have any number of people wanting to take me to the movies, but I'd rather not have them waste their cash.

First of all....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


Second, if you truely aren't interested just ask them to buy you dinner instead.

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com

Yep, that PG: 13 rating really brought in the masses. Seriously why one earth did they spend 200mil on the movie? Why did they release it the same weekend as NATM2? And was the best director available really McG? Also did we really need another Terminator movie after that useless third one? So many questions so little time.

 

[Heretic]

Thanks.

I actually dont like getting presents or having stuff done for me. I never have.

I dont pay any attention to movies I dont want to see, so I actually didnt know that Night At The Museum was a sequel...but it really is killing the Terminator franchise. You dont spend that much on a movie and open at number 2. Its a jam packed may for action/sci fi films, and the last one out of the gate was going to suffer...and so it is.

 

[Eric Brooks]

For your information, the average price of a ticket in Australia, where I live, is $15. I recommend getting your facts correct before blowing a fuse accusing me of exaggerating.

and I'm suppose to know that

I'm going off of United States prices

 

[Evil Twin]

Who would have thought Star Trek would have had such great legs? And, yes, it was easy to overlook NATM2, simply because we're not the target demographic for the movie.

I think we all sometimes forget that the world simply doesn't revolve around us and our likes and dislikes. Critics are one check on that. Box office numbers another. Both "I loved it" and "My theater was full" are undoubtedly true, but that only speaks to your individual circumstances not the world as a whole. It's not a bad thing to be reminded of that every now and then to keep the ego in check.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

Speaking of keeping egos in check, i'll be happy to see Bale come in at #2 this weekend, if it happens.

 

[Galactus]

Who would have thought Star Trek would have had such great legs? .

Not so surprising considering it got the best reviews of the summer block busters released so far. I think you can say Star Trek is this year's Iron Man.

 

[Evil Twin]

Not so surprising considering it got the best reviews of the summer block busters released so far. I think you can say Star Trek is this year's Iron Man.

Sure, in hindsight, but no Star Trek movie has performed like this. Nobody was predicting that a few months ago.

 

[co2]

I dont pay any attention to movies I dont want to see, so I actually didnt know that Night At The Museum was a sequel...but it really is killing the Terminator franchise. You dont spend that much on a movie and open at number 2. Its a jam packed may for action/sci fi films, and the last one out of the gate was going to suffer...and so it is.

Night at the Museum is a family film, TS is not. Even the crappiest family movies make a killing at the box office without even trying. They have the broadest audience appeal.

 

[Nivek]

Ha! So much for the PG-13 rating, if it does come in #2. Incredibly disappointing, but if it sends a message to the studios not to puss out on ratings to make it more open to a wider audience, the better.