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That statement would be equally true had the producers expended a billion dollars on the same movie they made for $250MM.{nm}
What you pay is not always an indicator of quality. There are people who pay as much for hamburger as others pay for filet mignon. Some pay more for chicken wings than others pay for chicken breasts.
It sounds like these guys bought a plump turkey.
John Carter [OMARS] tracking 25-30MIL this weekend. Mar 07, 14:41
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The reviews from non-fanboys have mostly been negative, saying it's slow and needlessly convoluted. {nm} Mar 07, 15:05
Uh, no, not quite. {nm} Mar 07, 15:07
Then you're probably a fanboy. ;) There were some good comments over on Wells' blog Mar 07, 15:13
It's like the 2nd weekend of May. Poor John Carter is sandwiched between 2 mega blockbusters. {nm} Mar 07, 15:24
But you like all these tentpoles ;) {nm} Mar 07, 15:54
He does but that's what he has in common with avid moviegoers who like big summer movies and this works in that regard. {nm} Mar 07, 19:27
i thought the first act was quite slow. act 2 has you buckled in nicely for a fun ride. {nm} Mar 07, 15:57
18 of those dollars will be from me. {nm} Mar 07, 14:57
I am fighting the impulse to offer you a "John Carter" tote bag, or a mug, or an NPR DVD. :) {nm} Mar 07, 15:28
It's really sad. The movie deserves much better. Hopefully word of mouth will do the trick. {nm} Mar 07, 14:58
Every cent of that money is on the screen. {nm} Mar 07, 17:33
That statement would be equally true had the producers expended a billion dollars on the same movie they made for $250MM.{nm} Mar 07, 17:55
no one cares what 1 frat house thinks & youre complaining about a 100yr old origiinal story being a retread. ok thx {nm} Mar 07, 18:03
fwiw, LAT mentioned this yesterday as noted by notfaio and TOH. Mar 07, 15:02
Ready... set...: I think it's gonna kill. {nm} Mar 07, 15:35
Careful there... You could be banned for spamming the boards :P {nm} Mar 07, 15:44
I'm with you,..that 10 minute clip was delicious! {nm} Mar 07, 15:59
+1 {nm} Mar 07, 16:54
Or it was meh... it can get a little tiring to sit through another exposition of how the righteous reluctant hero winds up... Mar 07, 18:26
Tick, tick, tick...BOOM! {nm} Mar 07, 16:09
For some reason, the spark isn't there for me watching the trailer. Mar 07, 16:45
Then you need to watch the fan-made trailer. It's miles better than the lousy one Disney cut. {nm} Mar 07, 16:54
I'm sooooo happy this stock is tumbling. I'm BUYING BUYING BUYING! {nm} Mar 08, 07:31
