The New Ghostbusters - Part 10

[Bats123]

I bet this doesnt make more than 200 million worldwide...

 

[danoyse]

It wasn't meant to be an argument. All I'm saying is that SOME (NOT MOST and NOT ALL) of those positive and middle ground reviews MIGHT (as in "NOT OUT OF THE REALM OF POSIBILITY") be because the reviewers don't want to be labeled sexist and/or because they want to push their own social/political views.

You're still going on with this one, huh?

 

[Kanon]

I bet this doesnt make more than 200 million worldwide...

If it doesn't, I can't see how they'll spin this as anything other than a bomb, since they invested at least $144M on budget plus $100M on advertising. I'm betting on $250-300 WW at best, wich is a bomb too.

 

[TheVileOne]

It wasn't meant to be an argument. All I'm saying is that SOME (NOT MOST and NOT ALL) of those positive and middle ground reviews MIGHT (as in "NOT OUT OF THE REALM OF POSIBILITY") be because the reviewers don't want to be labeled sexist and/or because they want to push their own social/political views.

To me there's about enough proof to support this as Disney paying off critics to write bad Batman v Superman reviews. Meaning there is none.

 

[Xrated48]

I bet this doesnt make more than 200 million worldwide...

Probably won't at the rate it's going .

 

[Kanon]

To me there's about enough proof to support this as Disney paying off critics to write bad Batman v Superman reviews. Meaning there is none.

There is a little more to it tough. At least Disney didn't pubicly offer money to critics, while the official stance of the producers of GB from day one was "critics are from trolls that hate women".

I believe the subject is not worth arguing any longer that what it has, but there seems to be a chasm between the score and the fresh/rotten submissions Seriously, would someone recommend a movie while grading it a 6.5/10? 'Cause that's what the average critic did, apparently. Grading the movie with a low score, but at the time of calling it fresh or rotten, choosing fresh, hints at fear of being called out as "hater".

I hate to drag this subject any longer, I'd rather like to talk about the box office, or audience responses now that the movie is there for everyone to see.

 

[Bats123]

If it doesn't, I can't see how they'll spin this as anything other than a bomb, since they invested at least $144M on budget plus $100M on advertising. I'm betting on $250-300 WW at best, wich is a bomb too.

Just for the sake of comparision, Feig's highest movie is Bridesmaids with 288 million and the lowest is The Heat with 229, if this makes less than The Heat, it would be absolutely be a huge failure.
And idk if he was joking but Feig himself said the movie needed 500 million to succeed.

 

[Blade X]

eh, I felt that way initially, but it would have been validating all the wimmen hating man babies out there that this new film had to kneel before its predecessor to get approval

BULLCRAP. It would have easily added to and expanded he GB franchise and mythos in a positive way. Also, as one of the video links that I posted up has shown, the whole "women hating" thing was a load of BS spin created by Sony. Which, of course, is not to say that there aren't those male fans out there who hate this movie SOLELY because the team is made up entirely of females (those sexist haters do exist).

 

[danoyse]

BULLCRAP. It would have easily added to and expanded he GB franchise and mythos in a positive way. Also, as one of the video links that I posted up has shown, the whole "women hating" thing was a load of BS spin created by Sony. Which, of course, is not to say that there aren't those male fans out there who hate this movie SOLELY because the team is made up entirely of females (those sexist haters do exist).

So what you're saying is that the sexist troll angle was entirely made up by Sony, even though you're also saying that there are sexist trolls who hate the movie because there are women in it too.

And you're wondering why you're having a hard time getting your point across?

 

[Kanon]

Just for the sake of comparision, Feig's highest movie is Bridesmaids with 288 million and the lowest is The Heat with 229, if this makes less than The Heat, it would be absolutely be a huge failure.
And idk if he was joking but Feig himself said the movie needed 500 million to succeed.

I think this movie appeals to a different demographic than Feig's previous work, that's why I think those multipliers won't apply (a movie like Star Trek or Bourne wouldn't be competition for Bridesmaids, or even the Heat or other McCarthy movies, GB would like be treated as any other blockbusters)

The $500M is likely the break even point, the budget is $144 plus $100M of P&A, so it needs double of $244 (Studios get roughly half of box office totals)

 

[MadVillainy]

I bet this doesnt make more than 200 million worldwide...

IT still had a few territories to open in. I still think this will make over 200 mill.
But yeah I fully expect the "this is Paul Feig's/McCarthy's biggest opening" spin this week.

I shouldnt be surprised though. This summer has not been too kind.

Just for the sake of comparision, Feig's highest movie is Bridesmaids with 288 million and the lowest is The Heat with 229, if this makes less than The Heat, it would be absolutely be a huge failure.
And idk if he was joking but Feig himself said the movie needed 500 million to succeed.

Even if this makes 289 mill (one mill over Bridesmaids) I think this will be seen as a failure.

I get that these movies are by the same director, but people need to remember this has a way bigger budget than Feig's other movies. Estimated 240 mill with marketing and production. So there's really not much use comparing them.

Honestly, and I know theyre not the same, I've been kinda comparing it with Captain America: The First Avenger.

Both reportedly made for around 140 mill, both released in July, both 3D films. TFA made around 65 mill OW and 370 mill overall. I'm sure that was a bit of a disappointment, but with the Avengers coming out next year they weren't worried. SONY, desperate for a franchise wouldnt probably be too happy with a 370 mill haul. But I don't think they'd be mad at it.

I wonder how the toys/merchandise are selling for GB16

 

[GuestStar2004]

It's not just about it being a feig movie though, it's ghostbusters a recognisable franchise.

 

[Blade X]

You're still going on with this one, huh?

Just responding to someone who responded to my post.

 

[Blade X]

To me there's about enough proof to support this as Disney paying off critics to write bad Batman v Superman reviews. Meaning there is none.

You are comparing apples to watermelons. I'm talking about basic human nature, NOT a friggin conspiracy theory.

 

[Kanon]

I wonder how the toys/merchandise are selling for GB16

They was a report of Ghostbusters toys on clearance already, prior to the movie opening

 

[Neno_Kos]

I bet this doesnt make more than 200 million worldwide...

I really hope this movie doesnt make it. But it already gross 65 milion worlwide. Need some praying to do.

 

[MadVillainy]

They was a report of Ghostbusters toys on clearance already, prior to the movie opening

If that's true then...

I guess GB was just one of those franchises that shouldve stayed dead. I think there was potential in rebooting/continuing the franchise but I guess other's don't feel the same

 

[Blade X]

So what you're saying is that the sexist troll angle was entirely made up by Sony, even though you're also saying that there are sexist trolls who hate the movie because there are women in it too.

And you're wondering why you're having a hard time getting your point across?

No, I'm saying that Sony spinning and painting MOST (if not ALL) of the people hating on this film as sexist trolls was a load of BS spin. While at the same time, I was also acknowledging that there are male fans out there who hated on this movie SOLELY because the entire GB team was entirely made up of women. However, those sexist male haters were in the minority, not the majority.

 

[jonathancrane]

I am disappointed that the film is performing terribly, as I enjoyed the heck out of it. The casting, design/locations, and dialogue were great.

 

[TheCommissioner]

typically with summer blockbusters (hoping for a sequel or a franchise) is budget plus 2

so the $400 to $500 million mark would be ideal, but that may not happen

 

[Bats123]

I really hope this movie doesnt make it. But it already gross 65 milion worlwide. Need some praying to do.

Well, it has some serious competition next week, all signs point to it going down to 5th place, and while its not out everywhere i really doubt its gonna make bank.

 

[TheCommissioner]

No, I'm saying that Sony spinning and painting MOST (if not ALL) of the people hating on this film as sexist trolls was a load of BS spin. While at the same time, I was also acknowledging that there are male fans out there who hated on this movie SOLELY because the entire GB team was entirely made up of women. However, those sexist male haters were in the minority, not the majority.

I think its a bigger minority than most think, or are willing to admit to themselves

 

[jonathancrane]

I agree with the Commissioner.

 

[MadVillainy]

Box office previews did note that the majority of crowd interested in seeing this were women over 25. So while I don't think that the huge misogynists really hurt the movie, there was some gender stuff involved

I mean that's kinda how it is, most movies starring a majority of women men don't see. Same thing goes for race or whatever.

 

[Kanon]

If that's true then...

I guess GB was just one of those franchises that shouldve stayed dead. I think there was potential in rebooting/continuing the franchise but I guess other's don't feel the same

From a few weeks ago, at Toys r us and Target

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