JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 In a shocking surprise that has the so called experts scratching their heads, the new Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finished as disappointed third this weekend at the boxoffice behind #1 Iron Man, and #2 Prince Caspian.Indiana Jones was figured to end this holiday weekend as the top draw but fans have not shown the interest that was expected. Paramount executives are pondering what went wrong. One was quoted..."The reviews are strong, and we thought interest was there but apparently there is an age gap, fans just don't want to see an adventure film about an old man." Another was quoted as saying..."I think that Shia may be part of the problem, or it simply past Indy's time. Or it could be that the viewing public are tired of Spielberg and Lucas."On pure numbers it looks even worse for IndyNote these are Thursday to Monday totals1. Iron Man, 106.8 Million, $27000.00 per screen2. Prince Caspian, 97.2 Million, $18634.00 per screen3. Indiana Jones, 88.35 Million, $6450.00 per screenIndiana Jones open wide, and while the $88 Million total is very good, it was expected to rival last years Spiderman III numbers. This leaves the door open for The Dark Night(Batman2) to dominate the summer boxoffice.When asked about underperforming Lucas mentioned that the critics hated the film before they ever saw it and that kind of built in bias undermined the faith of the public in the project. In a surprise, a little infighting within the production, Lucas further stated that if there is an Indiana Jones 5, he will likely direct it, and this time he will use all the digital and computerised technology at his disposal. "Steven didn't respect my wishes and shot the movie on film and he edited in a way I asked him not to. As a director I will do as my producer asks."Film experts were shocked at this new rift between longtime pals Lucas and Spielberg but notes, both are in a decline, Spielberg hasn't had a true blockbuster since 93, and Lucas hasn't had an artistic success since the original Star Wars.In further developments Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Josh500 1,615 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 In a shocking surprise that has the so called experts scratching their heads, the new Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finished as disappointed third this weekend at the boxoffice behind #1 Iron Man, and #2 Prince Caspian.Indiana Jones was figured to end this holiday weekend as the top draw but fans have not shown the interest that was expected. Paramount executives are pondering what went wrong. One was quoted..."The reviews are strong, and we thought interest was there but apparently there is an age gap, fans just don't want to see an adventure film about an old man." Another was quoted as saying..."I think that Shia may be part of the problem, or it simply past Indy's time. Or it could be that the viewing public are tired of Spielberg and Lucas."On pure numbers it looks even worse for IndyNote these are Thursday to Monday totals1. Iron Man, 106.8 Million, $27000.00 per screen2. Prince Caspian, 97.2 Million, $18634.00 per screen3. Indiana Jones, 88.35 Million, $6450.00 per screenIndiana Jones open wide, and while the $88 Million total is very good, it was expected to rival last years Spiderman III numbers. This leaves the door open for The Dark Night(Batman2) to dominate the summer boxoffice.When asked about underperforming Lucas mentioned that the critics hated the film before they ever saw it and that kind of built in bias undermined the faith of the public in the project. In a surprise, a little infighting within the production, Lucas further stated that if there is an Indiana Jones 5, he will likely direct it, and this time he will use all the digital and computerised technology at his disposal. "Steven didn't respect my wishes and shot the movie on film and he edited in a way I asked him not to. As a director I will do as my producer asks."Film experts were shocked at this new rift between longtime pals Lucas and Spielberg but notes, both are in a decline, Spielberg hasn't had a true blockbuster since 93, and Lucas hasn't had an artistic success since the original Star Wars.In further developments Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston.......You know, you could make a career writing fiction. Stephen King comes to mind . . . or Dave Barry.The movie opened May 22 in the US (and most of the world). The weekend still lies ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 when fan fiction starts to sell I'll think about it, until then I'll keep my day job, and night one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm 99,99% certain that this movie will top the box office this weekend. Wanna bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The movie will be a bomb like the one Indy escaped from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The movie will be a bomb like the one Indy escaped from.No you got it wrong. Indy will escape the bomb like he did in the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The movie will be a bomb like the one Indy escaped from.No you got it wrong. Indy will escape the bomb like he did in the movie.At least the prairie dogs survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh500 1,615 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 The movie will be a bomb like the one Indy escaped from.No you got it wrong. Indy will escape the bomb like he did in the movie.At least the prairie dogs survive. Now, there you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinAR 1,949 Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm 99,99% certain that this movie will top the box office this weekend. Wanna bet?why,I'm 100% certain it will be the #1 movie at the boxoffice this weekend, and by Tuesday morning will have already passed the 100 million dollar mark, perhaps by a significant amount.There are people I know who don't go to movies wanted to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crichton 4 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have to say there was a decent size crowd for a mid afternoon schoolday showing when I went. I can't imagine how crazy it'll be tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPadmé 17 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 yes I haven't seen something like that since.. oh in 1999 I wnet on premiere which was sold out.. and today they showed it at 15:00 16:00 17:30 18:00 19:30 20:00 21:00 and 22:30...and they only screening I got tickets for was the one at 16:00 and then it was sold out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,066 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 There are people I know who don't go to movies wanted to see this.Same here.Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Is this just per screen, because they had Indy going on 3 times as many screens at my theatre than Iron Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshopk 8 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Hey, your Lucas quote is total BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FattyMcButterpants 1 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker 5 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 It had the 4th best Thursday gross behind ROTS, The Matrix Reloaded and AOTC. More disturbing was it's opening day gross, which was 28th. Yes, I know it was a Thursday, but that's still has to sting a little.Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Movies have always opened on a Thursday in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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