Friday (2nd week) estimates--WE'RE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE!
POSTED BY: StakeTheLurk
UPDATED: Monday, October 10, 2005 15:14
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I do not understand why this weekend is the make or break of the movie. Is this coming from Universal or is this our panic. I have seen the movie twice and loved it. I tried to go again this Friday but I didn't know it was fall break for the schools. I have never seen so many children for the early show. They were all going to see Wallace & Gromit. I went to see the BDM again today and there was over 60 people watching the movie with me. But there were 100s for Wallace & Gromit, 2 or more children with there parents. It was scary. I know there is still hope because all those parents will want to see a great movie and that will be "Serenity".
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Well here's my two cents on some of the reasons why Serenity isn't doing as well as we all hoped it would. And some of my post is admittedly repeating what others have said.
To start with the original post.. it's true that us browncoats just aren't as overpowering as we'd like to be. Even with taking all our family and friends each weekend, we're not enough to fill the gap, but we already know this. Money makes the world go 'round.
So reasons why other people aren't seeing the movie..
For one.. and this is a harsh truth about how people's preferences are.. but I know several people who refuse to see the movie just because it's from Joss Whedon, or because it's from the 'maker of Buffy and Angel'. Some people even hate Whedon just because of overzealous fanboys.
Another reason, as previously stated, is that alot of people will choose what movie to see based on what famous actor/actress is in it. And no one really knows our BDHs.
I think Universal has done ALOT of work for us on promoting the film, taking a huge risk on something they weren't sure would fly for them. However I also agree that after the reviews came in they should have released at least SOME new marketting containing the critic praises. But perhaps they just didn't see the first weekend results as good enough to warrant spending more money. But regardless, we have alot to thank Universal for.
I don't have high hopes for this 2nd weekend, or even the following weekend. I will continue to do my browncoat duty of course, Serenity is too good to give up on. And when the DVD sales stomp Amazon.com's arse, I believe we will get our sequel, in time.
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Well I saw it last weekend and agian this weekend. But this time I took 4 people with me. If you enjoyed this movie the best thing you can do is to promote and take someone. The theatre I was in was completely packed.
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Had the BDM been released in April and then nosedived, I'm sure there'd have been just as many griping voices saying "what a stupid time of year to release it! All that competition..."
Despite this thread's title, we're only in serious trouble if we want to see it that way.
Consider this, for example. Sometimes studios will continue to back a film despite poor box office because of good reviews, which can add a lot to a studio's status and prestiege. The classic example is The Wizard of Oz, which was a financial loss for the first ten years of its existence, but which was perceived as adding luster to MGM's reputation.
And at this point, ain't no denyin' it, Serenity is a major critical success.
Last item: about this weekend being a "make or break" for the Big Damn Sequel: If we don't make the nut this weekend, I predict the worst that's going to happen is that the studio is going to refrain from greenlighting the BDS at this time.
Gentlefolk, I submit that they aren't going to cut a potentially profitable franchise's head off and bury it at a crossroads. They'll wait and see how she flies in DVD sales.
Need I remind anyone of Firefly's track record in that venue?
"Start with the part where Jayne gets knocked out by a ninety-pound girl; 'cause that's never getting old." -- Hoban Washburn
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Many "me toos": I'm grateful to Universal for giving us Serenity, and I don't feel slighted if there's no sequel. Also, I think that we're doing everyone involved in the project a great disservice if we allow ourselves to think of the movie as a failure. It's a great film, well written, well acted, and a hell of a lot of fun, and I'd still feel that way if I was the only one who ever went to see it. Box office numbers can't touch Serenity; it was and is a success.
It's not necessarily a bad thing if there isn't a sequel, either; it might, in fact, give us reason to breathe a sigh of relief. If Serenity had been a box office smash, a sequel would have been assured --- and, odds are, it would have attracted studio meddling. Whedon may be talented, but he can't single-handedly bring a feature film to the screen. Why do you suppose so many sequels stink so badly?
Remember Highlander? Beautiful film by itself. But the sequel couldn't have possibly been any worse. That may be the most glaring example that comes to my mind, but we could go on about bad sequels all night.
Sequels can damage previous films. Who here, on a sci-fi fan board, doesn't remember Spock getting killed off? It was a dramatic death of a character we'd lived with a long time, and it had impact. Then the next Star Trek film comes along and merrily eradicates that impact through some silly-assed ressurrection. Now, if Whedon pulled something that cheesy he'd deserve death by HeeHaw reruns. But somebody at some studio once thought bringing back Spock would be popular and clever, and somehow the dreadful idea actually made it to the screen.
So maybe there'll be a Serenity sequel, maybe not. If there is, let's hope it'll be great. If there's not, let's count our blessings and be grateful for the chance to see the story conclude well.
Serenity succeeded.
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Hail to all the browncoats going to multiple screenings to support the BDM. I saw it today for the first time (I'd been out of the U.S. until yesterday) and I'm going tomorrow. But here's a reminder for the misbehavin' types:
Most movie theaters tear your ticket at the door, but don't check which theater you're going into. This means that if you've already seen Serenity a time or two and don't feel like seeing it again this week (or have a party of eight all intent on seeing "Corpse Bride"), you can buy tickets to Serenity and still see the other thing.
Sure, Serenity is a film worth seeing over and over, but if you must see something else, doesn't mean you can't PAY for Serenity.
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Down here in Adelaide, South Australia, telling everyone I know how good the Firefly series and the Movie is, and seen it twice now, aiming for a third viewing on friday!
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Yeah get optimistic people. Its a good film, backed by good reviews with good sound and suited to the big screen. Fans are hurting the movie by bashing other films and the movie itself. Just support it if you like it otherwise just chill out and be happy it was made.
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Get optimistic guys. A good film, supported by good reviews and great on the big screen keep telling your friends. Give it a good run and see what happens instead of the negatives.
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