Box Office (Jan 22-24) | AVATAR blah blah blah blah, etc.

[bartleby]

Early Friday Estimates

1. Avatar - $9.1 million
2. Legion - $6.8 million
3. Book of Eli - $5.0 million
4. The Tooth Fairy - $3.8 million
5. Lovely Bones - $2.8 million
6. Extraordinary Measures - $2.1 million
7. Sherlock Holmes - $1.9 million
8. It's Complicated - $1.7 million
9. Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel - $1.4 million
10. The Blind Side - $1.2 million

[Ultimate Lurker]

Haha nice title.

From my box office mojo email:

BOX OFFICE DERBY
Average weekend predictions of 500 players:
1. 'Avatar' - $33.4 million
2. 'The Tooth Fairy' - $19.9 million
3. 'The Book of Eli' - $17.9 million
4. 'Legion' - $14.7 million
5. 'The Lovely Bones' - $10.5 million
6. 'Extraordinary Measures' - $9.5 million
7. 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' - $7.6 million
8. 'Sherlock Holmes' - $6.3 million
9. 'It's Complicated' - $5.6 million
10.'The Spy Next Door' - $5.1 million

Looks like Dark Knight will be #3 after this weekend.

[bartleby]

Haha nice title.

Yeah, I've run out of things to say about AVATAR, not to mention the enthusiasm to even talk about it. I'm sure someone else will come along with more to say about it.

[Tom Burgos]

Looks like Dark Knight will be #3 after this weekend.

And Titanic will be toast soon. I would've never imagined lightning could strike twice for Cameron, but after watching Avatar, I totally understand why it did.

Legion opened way higher than I thought it would.

The Blind Side just won't die... :D

Harrison Ford. Damn.

Meryl Streep's amazing streak continues. Another 100 million-grossing film. Nobody more deserving than her, imo.

[Taxman]

Looks like Dark Knight will be #3 after this weekend.Also looks like Titanic's sixth weekend number will be crushed.

[Tom Burgos]

Damn...Avatar grossed 16 million dollars on its sixth Saturday :shock: becoming the # 2 grossing film of all time domestic.
Next stop, Titanic's crown.
James Cameron is a very happy man.

[CapnChaos]

Tonight I have the option of seeing Sherlock Holmes or Avatar... going with Holmes.

[THWIP!]

Legion fucking suuuuuuuuuuuucked.

[Gunter]

Damn...Avatar grossed 16 million dollars on its sixth Saturday :shock: becoming the # 2 grossing film of all time domestic.
Next stop, Titanic's crown.
James Cameron is a very happy man.

Just under $48 million domestic, around $97 million worldwide. 2 more weeks and it should be #1.

[Adrian B AWESOME]

Domestic record doesn't surprise me but this film looks set to break the worldwide record which I was convinced was untouchable.

[Taxman]

Domestic record doesn't surprise me but this film looks set to break the worldwide record which I was convinced was untouchable.I think the fact that Titanic held as the only film to break $600 for twelve years is pretty incredible.

The fact is Cameron made the only two films to make $1 billion in non-North American money. Return of the King is next and barely broke 75% of that.

[Mylazycat]

If only Avatar were a half decent movie.

[Jacques Toochay]

If only Avatar were a half decent movie.


According to your metric, it's almost the most successful movie of all time!

[Mylazycat]

According to your metric, it's almost the most successful movie of all time!

Different thread but there's successful and then there's quality. No denying that Avatar is indeed one of the most successful movies of all time in terms of box office, and James Cameron once again proves he knows how to deliver ticket sales and deserves all the credit for that but the film itself is still not a high quality movie because James Cameron wrote a crappy screenplay.

[badpoet]

I just have zero interest in seeing Avatar. I really hate CGI, especially when it's pervasive like in 300 or Sin City or those George Lucas movies that never happened. Occasional CGI is fine, but I'd rather do without entirely if possible.

[Tom Burgos]

Couldn't have happened to a better film, imo. Nice to see a thoroughly excellent movie connect with audiences in such an extraordinary way. And for it to happen to Cameron again is incredible, he must be on cloud nine.

[Xander Boune]

I just have zero interest in seeing Avatar. I really hate CGI, especially when it's pervasive like in 300 or Sin City or those George Lucas movies that never happened. Occasional CGI is fine, but I'd rather do without entirely if possible.

I'm normally with you. I think most scifi movies that were made in the 80s looks more real than those that came out in the last two decades, and the use of CGI as a crutch and short cut to set design, animatronics, and makeup has ruined a lot of otherwise decent scifi movies. But Avatar really is something else entirely. It's a fantasy movie that does good on its promise to take you to another world, and the effects are altogether seamless, especially in 3D. I don't want every new scifi movie to try and copy what is here, but there's no denying the CGI worked effectively for this movie.

[Tom Burgos]

I'm normally with you. I think most scifi movies that were made in the 80s looks more real than those that came out in the last two decades, and the use of CGI as a crutch and short cut to set design, animatronics, and makeup has ruined a lot of otherwise decent scifi movies. But Avatar really is something else entirely. It's a fantasy movie that does good on its promise to take you to another world, and the effects are altogether seamless, especially in 3D. I don't want every new scifi movie to try and copy what is here, but there's no denying the CGI worked effectively for this movie.

True. When I remember films like Van Helsing, and Phantom Menace, I realize how well CGI was used in Avatar. It was a brilliant, brilliant film.

[Blastbeat Science]

I'm glad I'm not the kind of person who thinks Avatar is a brilliant film.

[Kurt Russell Crowe]

Legion fucking suuuuuuuuuuuucked.

hard. oh so hard. Poor Mr.Quaid

[Mylazycat]

I just have zero interest in seeing Avatar. I really hate CGI, especially when it's pervasive like in 300 or Sin City or those George Lucas movies that never happened. Occasional CGI is fine, but I'd rather do without entirely if possible.

In my opinion, the CGI and special affects are the reason to see the film, and see it on a big screen. It's quite a spectecular and breath taking visual display that should be seen. My issues with the film is the characterization, story and screenplay.

[THWIP!]

Couldn't have happened to a better film, imo. Nice to see a thoroughly excellent movie connect with audiences in such an extraordinary way. And for it to happen to Cameron again is incredible, he must be on cloud nine.

And for people too love it so much they want to kill themselves.

[THWIP!]

hard. oh so hard. Poor Mr.Quaid

Yeah dude, I thought it would be like a so bad it's good but it wasn't even that.

[Taxman]

hard. oh so hard. Poor Mr.QuaidI had no idea he was in that.

[Tom Burgos]

And for people too love it so much they want to kill themselves.

That's crazy and sad.



I'm glad I'm not the kind of person who thinks Avatar is a brilliant film.

Me too.

[A.Huerta]

Legion fucking suuuuuuuuuuuucked.

You couldnt figure that out with the trailers? :lol:

[THWIP!]

You couldnt figure that out with the trailers? :lol:

It looked ok. Hoping that it wasn't going to suck too bad, at least entertaining but it wasn't.

[Maestro]

I'll probably get around to watching Avatar when it comes on FX in a few years.

[Bill Nolan]

I'll probably get around to watching Avatar when it comes on FX in a few years.

I've already added it to my Netflix queue, but I doubt I will ever really let it get too high on that list.

[Nick Spencer]

I'll probably get around to watching Avatar when it comes on FX in a few years.

2/3rds of what makes it worthwhile is the 3D experience. I can't imagine it being nearly as impressive on a TV screen.

For the record, I liked it. It liked the film's message, and visually it was nothing short of amazing. The dialogue was almost painful, and the ending fizzled a bit, but all in all, I definitely enjoyed it.

[Mylazycat]

I can't imagine it being nearly as impressive on a TV screen.

I agree with this. The dazzle affect will be lost on TV.

[A.Huerta]

2/3rds of what makes it worthwhile is the 3D experience. I can't imagine it being nearly as impressive on a TV screen.

For the record, I liked it. It liked the film's message, and visually it was nothing short of amazing. The dialogue was almost painful, and the ending fizzled a bit, but all in all, I definitely enjoyed it.

It really is something amazing when you watch it on a big screen. Watching it on TV wont do the visuals any justice.

Same thing applies to paintings and statues. Best viewed in person compared to looking at them through pictures or a magazine.

[Mylazycat]

It really is something amazing when you watch it on a big screen. Watching it on TV wont do the visuals any justice.

Same thing applies to paintings and statues. Best viewed in person compared to looking at them through pictures or a magazine.

Or how lisening to a great album on $10 earphones isn't the same as listening to it on a kick ass stereo.

[Gunter]

I can imagine this movie will be responsible for a lot of blu ray players being sold.

[Mylazycat]

I can imagine this movie will be responsible for a lot of blu ray players being sold.

I wonder if this does for blu-ray what Matric did for DVD.

[Taxman]

I can imagine this movie will be responsible for a lot of blu ray players being sold.Well, I am thinking that some electronics companies are going to try to use it to push their 3D TVs.

[Blue Flash]

Different thread but there's successful and then there's quality. No denying that Avatar is indeed one of the most successful movies of all time in terms of box office, and James Cameron once again proves he knows how to deliver ticket sales and deserves all the credit for that but the film itself is still not a high quality movie because James Cameron wrote a crappy screenplay.

By your metric, then, Will Smith is the "most quality" living actor.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

Different thread but there's successful and then there's quality. No denying that Avatar is indeed one of the most successful movies of all time in terms of box office, and James Cameron once again proves he knows how to deliver ticket sales and deserves all the credit for that but the film itself is still not a high quality movie because James Cameron wrote a crappy screenplay.

Thanks for helping me decide to never watch this then. Give me a good story not crazy new 3D technology.

[Gunter]

Well, I am thinking that some electronics companies are going to try to use it to push their 3D TVs.

Definitely.

[Blue Flash]

Or how lisening to a great album on $10 earphones isn't the same as listening to it on a kick ass stereo.

actually, depending on the model and make, a headphone can replicate the same audio quality as a stereo system that would have to cost at least 100 times more money.

:lol:, you really aren't cut out for these quality-money-value metaphors...

[Blue Flash]

Thanks for helping me decide to never watch this then. Give me a good story not crazy new 3D technology.

Ah, too bad, since if this was 1977, I guarantee you'd be confronted with the same argument vis-a-vis Star Wars, which, let's be perfectly frank, is not exactly Donald Trumbo or Paul Schrader or Orson Welles in terms of the screenplay.

[SMACK!]

I just saw it for the second time this week, and I have to say that the dialog didn't bother me at all during the second viewing. Most of it is just functional, segorney's delivery is a bit flat, but there wasn't a single line as bad as some of the clunkers in A New Hope or Xmen, nor was there a delivery as annoying as Bale's in the Dark Knight. It's not Mamet but thats not what the movie is all about.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

Ah, too bad, since if this was 1977, I guarantee you'd be confronted with the same argument vis-a-vis Star Wars, which, let's be perfectly frank, is not exactly Donald Trumbo or Paul Schrader or Orson Welles in terms of the screenplay.

Maybe if I can find a $1 theatre that has 3D I will see it, but I doubt those even exist.

[Taxman]

I just saw it for the second time this week, and I have to say that the dialog didn't bother me at all during the second viewing. Most of it is just functional, segorney's delivery is a bit flat, but there wasn't a single line as bad as some of the clunkers in A New Hope or Xmen, nor was there a delivery as annoying as Bale's in the Dark Knight.Yeah, I found that I had a similar experience.

On another note, there might be different threads but it is still the same universe. I mean, gravity works the same on every planet so far as scientists are able to determine.

Logic, facts and individual's belief system should pretty much remain constant. Unless, of course, they are just making shit up.

[KSChris]

I think it's safe to say this has earned it's money back.

[Jason California]

actually, depending on the model and make, a headphone can replicate the same audio quality as a stereo system that would have to cost at least 100 times more money.

:lol:, you really aren't cut out for these quality-money-value metaphors...


Did you see his $10 model qualifier?

[Mylazycat]

By your metric, then, Will Smith is the "most quality" living actor.

This makes absolutely no sense what so ever in relation to what I posted.

Quality is quality. It has nothing to do with sales.


actually, depending on the model and make, a headphone can replicate the same audio quality as a stereo system that would have to cost at least 100 times more money.

:lol:, you really aren't cut out for these quality-money-value metaphors...

If a cheap, low quality $10 headphone can perform as good as a high quality, expensive headphone or stereo, I'd love to see it.

[Gunter]

They've updated the worldwide gross:

Titanic $1,842.9
Avatar $1,836.1

Only a little bit more than $6 million seperates Avatar from becoming the highest grossing movie worldwide.

[Ray G.]

Couldn't have happened to a better film, imo. Nice to see a thoroughly excellent movie connect with audiences in such an extraordinary way. And for it to happen to Cameron again is incredible, he must be on cloud nine.

While I'm sure he's very happy, I'd bet he's not in the least bit surprised.

[Tom Burgos]

They've updated the worldwide gross:

Titanic $1,842.9
Avatar $1,836.1

Only a little bit more than $6 million seperates Avatar from becoming the highest grossing movie worldwide.

Damn, Avatar will be the first film ever to gross 2 billion dollars.
And as far as I'm concerned, deserves every penny for being the brilliant, amazing film it is.


So looking forward to the sequel. I hope it doesn't take James Cameron 5 years to make!! :D

[gaspar]

They've updated the worldwide gross:

Titanic $1,842.9
Avatar $1,836.1

Only a little bit more than $6 million seperates Avatar from becoming the highest grossing movie worldwide.

Sweet, so I haven't see the two highest grossing movies ever made!?! Awesome!

I actually tried to go see Avatar (in 3D!) last night with a friend, but I checked online over 2hrs before showtime and it was already sold out. I think I'm done with it. I wasn't that excited about it anyway, but I kept hearing about how "you have to see it in the theater in 3D!" so I figured I'd just do it. It was Saturday night, my wife's out of town, I had no plans...sure, why not? But it's been out for a month and I can't even get a ticket without planning hours and hours in advance?!? No thanks. I'm out.

[Blue Flash]

Did you see his $10 model qualifier?

that was precisely what I was referring to when I started my reply with "actually".

Again, there seems to be a lot of confusion on the board about how when given the quality versus cost/value set-up, and when one of the two variables changes, the other does not necessarily react consistently to the other.

That was my point.

[Blue Flash]

damn, Avatar will be the highest grossing film of all time in ticket sales...

[Taxman]

They've updated the worldwide gross:

Titanic $1,842.9
Avatar $1,836.1

Only a little bit more than $6 million seperates Avatar from becoming the highest grossing movie worldwide.

imdb has not updated their charts yet but it must be #1 in non-North American revenue now.

[Tom Burgos]

AVATAR has already outgrossed Titanic overseas:

AVATAR- $1,283,346,000
TITANIC- $1,242,091,767



Amazing...

[artimoff]

I just saw it this morning. Cameron needs to spend less time writing & more time directing. The story was total shit. Just bad, but the world he created was amazing. Every scene with humans in it was painful to watch, every scene with the Na'vi, a joy.

Someone needs to turn the Dark Elf trilogy into a movie using these effects. I'd love to see the Underdark portrayed withe this level of detail.

[Tom Burgos]

I just saw it this morning. Cameron needs to spend less time writing & more time directing. The story was total shit. Just bad, but the world he created was amazing. Every scene with humans in it was painful to watch, every scene with the Na'vi, a joy.



I didn't mind his writing, I would love for him to write and direct a Wonder Woman movie.
I know, it's never gonna happen, but I can dream... :sad:

[artimoff]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/8/2009/12/navi.jpg

[A.Huerta]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/8/2009/12/navi.jpg

Been discussed and shot down already.

[Taxman]

Been discussed and shot down already.It's feeling like Avatar has brought an early Groundhog Day to the Bendis Board.

[Tom Burgos]

Lol!!!