Has Guardians of the Galaxy already won August - Page 68

Sanjuro · 07-29-2014, 09:20 PM

What is the issue here exactly?

Guardians of the Galaxy is going to make more money than any other film in August.

After that, what is there to discuss?

*NinjaPug* · 07-29-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiewin

...sign...

Who said I was supporting the midnight showing? I have the opinion of seeing this for free at the theaters. I am not paying.

I guess i'm not allowed to dislike something like this.

No one was referring to you.

Xiewin · 07-29-2014, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaPug

No one was referring to you.

Looks like I skipped over sharkblade's posts...

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sorry to pick on you...but you said it.....ive said these words many times..as have many others about this TMNT movie

What does this have anything to do with tmnt?

*Shark_Blade* · 07-29-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph_tha_Dude

If it's uninspired, bland and boring, then it sounds like you don't like the damn thing, so why the hell would you go watch it?

Because of the raccoon?

Because I like settling things quickly rather than delaying it?

Xiewin · 07-29-2014, 09:47 PM

I wouldn't say that the movie is uninspired because the story is centered around criminals not superheros. This is the reason why the movie caught my attention in the first place.

*Warhorse* · 07-29-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SwiftNinjaFox

I didn't see Firefly until probably 4 years after it was off the air because I was tired of hearing about it before I had seen a single episode. I've never watched Dr. Who because I hate it before I've seen a single clip. I hate Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and, despite buying them, I haven't read the full Harry Potter series, even though fantasy is my most preferred genre for reading. Why? Because I worked at a bookstore when they were coming out and I just...burned out on them second hand.

Sometimes, when people are oversaturating you with hype, it's best to just ignore it, wait for it to cool off, then watch it when you can go into it and take it in with less preconceived annoyances.

If you saw Guardians next year on blu ray you might find you love it because the constant gushing praise has died off and you haven't been bombarded with it building up to your viewing whereas watching it now, you may be more inclined to dislike it just from the fact that others have annoyed you about it. If that makes sense.

The time lapse from when a movie is released in theater to when a couple of years later I sit down to watch on DVD is the true selling point. Back in 2012, Avengers was my number one, favorite movie of that year. A few years later, it's now probably my third favorite. In the end, I find Django Unchained and The Hunger Games has far more re-watchability for me. Especially Django.

*Slade* · 07-29-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiewin

...sign...

Who said I was supporting the midnight showing? I have the opinion of seeing this for free at the theaters. I am not paying.

I guess i'm not allowed to dislike something like this.

Wasn't talking about you.

Though that last line, people have been trying to get people to understand that on here for a good while.

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Because of the raccoon?

Because I like settling things quickly rather than delaying it?

Sorry, double post.

Settling or delaying what exactly?

Xiewin · 07-29-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph_tha_Dude

Wasn't talking about you.

Though that last line, people have been trying to get people to understand that on here for a good while.

I figured that after reading Sharkblade's posts. I apologize.

*Slade* · 07-29-2014, 09:54 PM

You're good.

*Warhorse* · 07-29-2014, 10:01 PM

OW Box office is now tracking at 66 million.

*IndigoErth* · 07-30-2014, 12:18 PM

Got to bed earlyish last night for a morning appointment. Saw commercials for this one a few times, but not a hint of Turtles...

*NinjaPug* · 07-30-2014, 12:43 PM

GOTG is the highest ticket pre-seller ever for the month of August on Fandango. Really curious to see what this does domestically.

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/gu...ve-1201271973/

MajorViolence · 07-30-2014, 01:12 PM

I think the confidence Disney showed in the franchise at Comic Con convinced a lot of people who were on the fence to buy tickets. I know three different people who told me they decided to buy tickets after they heard the announcements from SDCC. Honestly I'm kind of shocked myself that the movie is getting such a good reception. I mean, I love everything I've been seeing, but I also realize this is a really weird movie that doesn't have a lot of what is usually perceived as mainstream appeal, yet the reaction to it, especially at the last minute of the marketing campaign, has been incredible.

Sanjuro · 07-30-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorViolence

I think the confidence Disney showed in the franchise at Comic Con convinced a lot of people who were on the fence to buy tickets. I know three different people who told me they decided to buy tickets after they heard the announcements from SDCC. Honestly I'm kind of shocked myself that the movie is getting such a good reception. I mean, I love everything I've been seeing, but I also realize this is a really weird movie that doesn't have a lot of what is usually perceived as mainstream appeal, yet the reaction to it, especially at the last minute of the marketing campaign, has been incredible.

The film could have never been at comic con and would probably generate the same results. People want it.

*Redeemer* · 07-30-2014, 03:15 PM

How is the is the largest thread in a TMNT movie section????

*Bry* · 07-30-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

How is the is the largest thread in a TMNT movie section????

We've got Rocket Raccoon Fever!

*Cure* · 07-30-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

How is the is the largest thread in a TMNT movie section????

It's not. That would be the official trailer discussion. Funnily enough, it's been locked since June and still has the most posts.

Konchadunga · 07-30-2014, 04:54 PM

As crassly fanboyish as this sounds, I cannot yet muster the slightest interest in GOTG despite constant media bombardment. It just seems too alien to me; both literally and figuratively. I have no idea what the movie is about besides odd-shaped creatures fighting.

TMNT, though I see and hear things I dislike as often as like, at least I can know I dislike things. I can form an opinion as to when something is other than what I'd consider part of my ideal TMNT movie; I have no idea what an ideal GOTG movie looks like.

LincolnHawk · 07-30-2014, 04:56 PM

I love movies for what they are worth, I'm not biased towards one or the other. With that being said I will be seeing GOTG bc it's something I've been wanting to see for awhile, and the same can be said for TMNT.

*Vicky82* · 07-30-2014, 05:03 PM

I'm going to see GOTG tomorrow as it comes out a day early over here.

07-29-2014, 09:47 PM	#1345
Xiewin Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 900	I wouldn't say that the movie is uninspired because the story is centered around criminals not superheros. This is the reason why the movie caught my attention in the first place. Last edited by Xiewin; 07-29-2014 at 09:54 PM.

07-29-2014, 09:54 PM	#1349
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07-30-2014, 12:18 PM	#1351
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 16,295	Got to bed earlyish last night for a morning appointment. Saw commercials for this one a few times, but not a hint of Turtles... Last edited by IndigoErth; 07-30-2014 at 01:42 PM.

07-30-2014, 01:12 PM	#1353
MajorViolence Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 555	I think the confidence Disney showed in the franchise at Comic Con convinced a lot of people who were on the fence to buy tickets. I know three different people who told me they decided to buy tickets after they heard the announcements from SDCC. Honestly I'm kind of shocked myself that the movie is getting such a good reception. I mean, I love everything I've been seeing, but I also realize this is a really weird movie that doesn't have a lot of what is usually perceived as mainstream appeal, yet the reaction to it, especially at the last minute of the marketing campaign, has been incredible. __________________

07-30-2014, 03:15 PM	#1355
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	How is the is the largest thread in a TMNT movie section???? __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

07-29-2014, 09:20 PM	#1341
Sanjuro Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 598	What is the issue here exactly? Guardians of the Galaxy is going to make more money than any other film in August. After that, what is there to discuss?

07-29-2014, 10:01 PM	#1350
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	OW Box office is now tracking at 66 million.

07-30-2014, 12:43 PM	#1352
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	GOTG is the highest ticket pre-seller ever for the month of August on Fandango. Really curious to see what this does domestically. http://variety.com/2014/film/news/gu...ve-1201271973/

07-30-2014, 04:54 PM	#1358
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	As crassly fanboyish as this sounds, I cannot yet muster the slightest interest in GOTG despite constant media bombardment. It just seems too alien to me; both literally and figuratively. I have no idea what the movie is about besides odd-shaped creatures fighting. TMNT, though I see and hear things I dislike as often as like, at least I can know I dislike things. I can form an opinion as to when something is other than what I'd consider part of my ideal TMNT movie; I have no idea what an ideal GOTG movie looks like. __________________

07-30-2014, 04:56 PM	#1359
LincolnHawk Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,037	I love movies for what they are worth, I'm not biased towards one or the other. With that being said I will be seeing GOTG bc it's something I've been wanting to see for awhile, and the same can be said for TMNT.

07-30-2014, 05:03 PM	#1360
Vicky82 Emperor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dunstable, UK Posts: 5,805	I'm going to see GOTG tomorrow as it comes out a day early over here. __________________ My heart!!!! One of my favourite moments.