It was a paperback edition.

Look, the kid wasn't very far into the book, and kept stopping and looking up (we were on a bus afterall) but the fact that he was aware and had even a desire to read it is a sign. I also remember a bunch of teens talking about how they didn't like the book a few months ago when I was at a different branch, but that they thought it would make a good movie. They were 14 and 15 year old girls and boys. So, yeah...big opening weekend.



1. Good thing its apparently talk-heavy. :-P
2. Naw, they'll get to feel all "grown-up" and stuff. It'll be totally cool.

My 1 wknd reign will continue into week 2. I'm going for the record books!

But there's good controversy, and there's bad controversy.

Example...

Good controversy - Passion of the Christ, Farenheit 9-11.

Bad Controversy - Last Temptation of Christ, Dogma.

I personally think it falls somewhere in the middle. I'm not hearing a vast amount of people being pissed off about the film. And those I do hear about reek of some grubby studio marketers mitts being all over them.

But Snrub, you do acknowldege that there is a large group of people, that perhaps number in the billions, who don't buy into the bible and its message. Right? And if so, you also have to acknowledge that this is the best selling book in the last ten years. Couple all of that and you have the recipe for a bonafide hit. The hype, the awreness, the market saturation, and the release date all point to Borbdignagian type numbers. It very well could do 100 mill this weekend. I think it will be more like 80, but all signs point to a huge turnout.

There may be billions who dont believe in the bible but i doubt billions hate it or christianity, most just dont care, just like they dont care about TDVC.

They will still be curious enough to see the film. And let's not forget that this is not all just about backlash of the Bible. This is secret society stuff. The illuminati, bloodlines, codes, Merovingians, Knights of the Templar and so on. There is enough intrigue in here to at elast get people curious. It will be huge. Guaranteed!

I'm glad I joined the right club*...



(* Formerly known as the Da Vinci Under $150 Million Club...)

Baumer, Baumer, Baumer... *shakes head*

You're reaching, Baumer. Your reasoning's beginning to reek of desperation. Concede premature defeat already!

The difference being that the first two had large audiences predisposed to being fans. Obviously it works the same way here with the book's massive fanbase.

Yep, that's why I think it'll fall somewhere in the middle.

What does it have in common with Dogma and LTC as opposed to F9/11 and POTC?

Dogma and LTC - Negative controversy.

F9/11 and POTC - Massive fanbase.

I second that hahaha

ARe you insane Snrub? And you think I'm reaching? Look, if DVC fails to reach 70 mill for the weekend, I'll go to Church on Sunday. Honestly.

And if it reaches 70 mill I'll post a picture of myself. Nude.

snrub.

you almost make me wish we lose.

we'll settle for just a picture of a hot chick nude.

let the spinning begin!!

In all honesty, I was just looking for an excuse to post a picture of myself nude. I planned on doing it some time this week anyway.

As a taster of things to come, here's one I found earlier of Baumer:

[img][img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/Snrub/commando-blurred-baumer.jpg[/img][/img]

Edited for clarification.

I hate you, Snrub.

That picture looks vaguely familiar...

I could've sworn I blocked it!!!

DAMNIT!

I blurred out the penis, what more do you want?

You can still see the shadow...

Douche

I have the feeling that this is gonna be the sickest worst badest thread ever on WOKJ

It's Baumer, you ingrate!

worst photoshop ever

uhhh those lovely eyes.....I really thought its you Snrub.....

Baumer if Da Vinci Code overperforms: