Yahoo Review Thread - 2010
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makeshift
Teenage Dream
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:20 am Posts: 9247
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Joe wrote: Maybe Cruise would considering selling the franchise to Paramount or at least step aside and let someone else play Hunt. He's getting too old to play an action hero. Plus, he just isn't very convincing. Since a 4th seems inevitable, I made a list of who I'd like to see direct the film. Feel free to add yours as anything we come up with will undoubtedly be better than what Cruise will decide.
1. David Fincher - Maybe Cruise will give more of a push to get him if this film disappoints.
2. Wolfgang Peterson - The guy knows how to direct action which is more than one can say for Abrams.
3. John Moore - The director of 'Behind Enemy Lines,' Flight of the Phoenix, and the upcoming Omen remake has shown that he can make action exciting and does decently with human conflict as well. I'm a fan of his first two films and eagerly await the Omen redoing. One thing all his films have is a quick pace, something M:I 3 struggled with as it drags when it shouldn't.
4. M. Night Shyamalan - Imagine how many twists his version would have. I'd also be interested in how he would handle action sequences, something he really hasn't had to deal with thus far in his career.
5. Michael Mann - Collateral was pretty good and he has the unique visual style required. My only concern is that the film would clock in at nearly 3 hours because he tends to be a little self-indulgent at times. I'd be willing to bet that his version would end up in LA at some point during the film.
6. David R. Ellis - The director of 'Final Destination 2', 'Cellular', and the highly-anticipated 'Snakes on a Plane' knows how to stage action scenes and has shown a tongue-in-cheek wit that enlivens his films.
7. Brad Anderson - The director of 'Session 9' and The Machinist is great at setting mood and thus could make a superb thrillerish M:I entry. Since Christopher Nolan won't be doing this as he has a certain batty sequel in the wings (gotta love puns) Anderson is the next best choice as his style shares similarities with Nolan's and 'The Machinist' had similarities to 'Memento.'
The director they hire for the next one will depend on whether Cruise wants to stick with the action MI or go back to the thriller MI. I'm actually not sure if Fincher would be a good choice for an action oriented film. He's never really done a big action flick before.
My choices...
Action:
Wayne Kramer (Running Scared)
Zach Snyder (Dawn Of The Dead, working on 300, Watchmen, and Rainbow Six)
Ridley Scott
Thriller:
M. Night Shyamalan (Brilliant choice, Joe.)
David Fincher
Darren Aronofsky
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Dr. Lecter
You must have big rats
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:28 pm Posts: 92093 Location: Bonn, Germany
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Joe wrote: Killuminati510 wrote: Joe wrote: Killuminati510 wrote: Joe wrote: After seeing M:I 3 I'm glad it seems to be underperforming. It doesn't deserve to be a huge blockbuster as it just wasn't that eye-opening or different. The first two films at least had more style and some sense of the director leaving his own imprint on the film. I got an imprint out of it, the imprint was stick with tv shows. Pretty much, yeah  Abrams doesn't have what it takes to be a big-time Hollywood filmmaker. If only Fincher had directed this we'd likely be looking at a great film as he hasn't made a bad film yet. The guy has a nice eye for action but he's no storyteller. Yeah Fincher would change it up a bit, the problem is at the end of the day Cruise controls MI, it's his say theres no doubt in my mind about that and I dont know if Fincher would be able to kiss Cruise's ass as much as someone like Abrams and make the cookie cutter endings and such the way Cruise would probably want it. Maybe Cruise would considering selling the franchise to Paramount or at least step aside and let someone else play Hunt. He's getting too old to play an action hero. Plus, he just isn't very convincing. Since a 4th seems inevitable, I made a list of who I'd like to see direct the film. Feel free to add yours as anything we come up with will undoubtedly be better than what Cruise will decide. 1. David Fincher - Maybe Cruise will give more of a push to get him if this film disappoints. 2. Wolfgang Peterson - The guy knows how to direct action which is more than one can say for Abrams. 3. John Moore - The director of 'Behind Enemy Lines,' Flight of the Phoenix, and the upcoming Omen remake has shown that he can make action exciting and does decently with human conflict as well. I'm a fan of his first two films and eagerly await the Omen redoing. One thing all his films have is a quick pace, something M:I 3 struggled with as it drags when it shouldn't. 4. M. Night Shyamalan - Imagine how many twists his version would have. I'd also be interested in how he would handle action sequences, something he really hasn't had to deal with thus far in his career. 5. Michael Mann - Collateral was pretty good and he has the unique visual style required. My only concern is that the film would clock in at nearly 3 hours because he tends to be a little self-indulgent at times. I'd be willing to bet that his version would end up in LA at some point during the film. 6. David R. Ellis - The director of 'Final Destination 2', 'Cellular', and the highly-anticipated 'Snakes on a Plane' knows how to stage action scenes and has shown a tongue-in-cheek wit that enlivens his films. 7. Brad Anderson - The director of 'Session 9' and The Machinist is great at setting mood and thus could make a superb thrillerish M:I entry. Since Christopher Nolan won't be doing this as he has a certain batty sequel in the wings (gotta love puns) Anderson is the next best choice as his style shares similarities with Nolan's and 'The Machinist' had similarities to 'Memento.'
Seems like an interesting topic. I'll make a separate thread on it in Cinemania, if you don't mind. 
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Sat May 06, 2006 9:18 pm |
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Joker's Thug #3
Extraordinary
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:36 am Posts: 11130 Location: Waiting for the Dark Knight to kick my ass
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MI3 only did about 1600 for Saturday, not so hot. Im pretty sure in general movies do alot better on Saturday then Friday.
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Sun May 07, 2006 2:50 am |
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
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Killuminati510 wrote: MI3 only did about 1600 for Saturday, not so hot. Im pretty sure in general movies do alot better on Saturday then Friday.
Yes, the Sat increase at yahoo is almost always greater then the BO increase (without the frontpage having an impact). 
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Sun May 07, 2006 3:17 am |
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Jonathan
Begging Naked
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Projections, anybody? All I know for sure is thast JYL will be high.
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Rev
Romosexual!
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:06 am Posts: 32582 Location: the last free city
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Posedion $15m
JML $4m
Goal $900k
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Fri May 12, 2006 1:12 am |
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xiayun
Extraordinary
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Nothing on frontpage. The Day After Tomorrow had 97.85. Poseidon should be in the same range. It'll be doing fine if it's on pace for 1,000 reviews.
Just My Luck's ratio is certainly going to be huge given what Herbie and Mean Girls had. Should be in the 300 range or above.
I expect Goal to have a bigger ratio than Bobby Jones. The expected small gross gives more significance to its international number, and that increases the ratio. Also, with low theater count and other competitions, the audience who goes to see it should be highly dedicated fans.
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
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Mine:
Poseidon - 120
Just My Luck - 275
Goal - 330
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The Scottie
King Albert!
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DP07
The Thirteenth Floor
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 2:26 am Posts: 15497 Location: Everywhere
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Poseidon 19, +13 B (Up from B-)
Just My Luck 3, +3, A
Goal 7, +5, B+ (Up from D+)
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Fri May 12, 2006 5:43 am |
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Rolling Thunder
Forum General
Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:11 pm Posts: 9148 Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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Poseidon 25, +6 B- (down from B)
Just My Luck 5, +2, A- (down from A)
Goal 8, +1, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 7:37 am |
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Rolling Thunder
Forum General
Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:11 pm Posts: 9148 Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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Poseidon 29, +4 B (up from B-)
Just My Luck 7, +2, A-
Goal 13, +5, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 8:37 am |
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Rolling Thunder
Forum General
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Poseidon 31, +2 B
Just My Luck 7, +0, A-
Goal 15 +2, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 9:37 am |
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Rolling Thunder
Forum General
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Poseidon 86, +55 B
Just My Luck 52, +45, B- (down from A-)
Goal 31 +16, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 10:36 am |
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Horlicks
Angels & Demons
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:37 am Posts: 240 Location: Toronto
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Poseidon 102, +16 B- (down from B)
Just My Luck 62, +10, B-
Goal 39 +8, B+
Not sure about Poseidon's ratio. Tracking indicated it was tracking strongest amonst women under 25...that will surely push its ratio into the 130-140 range.
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Fri May 12, 2006 11:43 am |
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xiayun
Extraordinary
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:41 pm Posts: 25109 Location: San Mateo, CA
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Poseidon 109, +7, B-
Just My Luck 65, +3, B-
Goal 47, +8, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 12:35 pm |
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Rolling Thunder
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Dismal numbers all around. It's looking like we have to wait another week for summer to REALLY begin. 
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Fri May 12, 2006 12:57 pm |
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Rolling Thunder
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Joined: Fri Nov 19, 2004 12:11 pm Posts: 9148 Location: Kentucky Bluegrass
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Poseidon 135, +26, B-
Just My Luck 75, +13, B-
Goal 68, +21, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 1:37 pm |
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dolemit3
child of the 80's
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2006 2:10 am Posts: 2017 Location: Amerikka
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Goal seems to be right behind JML. Is it good for Goal, bad for JML, or ugly for both?
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Fri May 12, 2006 1:39 pm |
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Rolling Thunder
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dolemit3 wrote: Goal seems to be right behind JML. Is it good for Goal, bad for JML, or ugly for both?
Ugly for both. IMO, goal will struggle to 250 reviews at this rate and JML may get 350-400. Since both are expected to have high ratios, it doesn't look good.
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Fri May 12, 2006 1:42 pm |
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xiayun
Extraordinary
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Rolling Thunder wrote: dolemit3 wrote: Goal seems to be right behind JML. Is it good for Goal, bad for JML, or ugly for both? Ugly for both. IMO, goal will struggle to 250 reviews at this rate and JML may get 350-400. Since both are expected to have high ratios, it doesn't look good.
Unless JML becomes another Just Like Heaven (120.15). Doubtful considering Lohan's usual crowd.
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Horlicks
Angels & Demons
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:37 am Posts: 240 Location: Toronto
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xiayun wrote: Rolling Thunder wrote: dolemit3 wrote: Goal seems to be right behind JML. Is it good for Goal, bad for JML, or ugly for both? Ugly for both. IMO, goal will struggle to 250 reviews at this rate and JML may get 350-400. Since both are expected to have high ratios, it doesn't look good. Unless JML becomes another Just Like Heaven (120.15). Doubtful considering Lohan's usual crowd.
Veyyyyyyyyyyry slow going. I'm interested to see Scott's report when he finishes work to see how things are going.
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Fri May 12, 2006 2:35 pm |
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Harry Warden
Orphan
Joined: Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 19747
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Glad JML is disappointing. Lohan has become pathetic.
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xiayun
Extraordinary
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 3:41 pm Posts: 25109 Location: San Mateo, CA
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Poseidon 168, +33, B-
Just My Luck 93, +18, B-
Goal 84, +16, B+
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Fri May 12, 2006 2:38 pm |
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Horlicks
Angels & Demons
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:37 am Posts: 240 Location: Toronto
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Joe wrote: Glad JML is disappointing. Lohan has become pathetic.
Poseidon is running 3 times less than M:I3 was last week. M:I3 had more midnight showing so its reviews might have been more frontloaded but I would expect Poseidon's day ratio to be higher. Hard to fathom but could it get a $15m opening weekend?
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Fri May 12, 2006 2:41 pm |
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