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rh71

No Lifer
Aug 28, 2001
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Just give me the scenes with Scarlett in it. Don't care much for superheroes.
 

Aikouka

Lifer
Nov 27, 2001
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given the hype behind it, yeah... I was expecting something significantly above and beyond yet another generic big-budget action flick.

I enjoyed it, but it didn't come anywhere close to meeting the expectations set by hearing about people loving it, going to see it multiple times, etc.

I wonder if part of the reasoning that people are so fired up is that it's also the first big movie of the summer. I would imagine that people may be a bit more tired of comic book movies or action movies in general by the time Spider-Man comes out in July.

Although, I also wonder if it would help if the other comic book movies are good? For example, last year's comic book movies were fairly average, and they performed alright. This year, we have The Avengers, the last Batman, and the Spider-Man reboot. There's also Men in Black III (opens next week). It's not a comic book movie (I don't think?), but it's a big budget action film.

I wish they would make a Hulk movie with this Hulk, as compared to the Hulks in the 1st two movies.

Well, what do you think was different about this Hulk and do you think it would have helped either of the two prior movies? I honestly don't think it would have.
 

Exterous

Super Moderator
Jun 20, 2006
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My wife and I found the movie very enjoyable. Definately worth the price of the ticket to me

Tony Stark made me laugh, but I was pleasantly surprised that the Hulk made me laugh any more. Especially those latter scenes, one with him and Loki (You can't bully me), and the one with him and Thor.

Agreed. I loved the one with him and Thor

Every showing was sold out, thankfully I bought tickets ahead of time

First I have to hear these damn commercials about buying movie tickets online at the movies and now they are advertising on forums??!!
 

nageov3t

Lifer
Feb 18, 2004
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First I have to hear these damn commercials about buying movie tickets online at the movies and now they are advertising on forums??!!

if it makes you feel better, I bought my tickets online because I was worried that the theater would be a madhouse for a Friday night show.

in the end, me and my friends were practically the only ones in the theater.
 

Exterous

Super Moderator
Jun 20, 2006
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if it makes you feel better, I bought my tickets online because I was worried that the theater would be a madhouse for a Friday night show.

in the end, me and my friends were practically the only ones in the theater.

Who'd want to sit in a theater with a bunch of Chitauri?
 

dr150

Diamond Member
Sep 18, 2003
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They have two lists,

adjusted for inflation

and

unadjusted for inflation

Gone With the Wind tops that adjusted for inflation and will never be surpassed. It made ~$200million in 1939. $200million in 1939 equals $3.3billion in todays money(adding in theatrical rereleases over the years it would top $5billion).

The reason they keep to lists is you really can't fairly compare. Yes there has been ticket inflation, new technology, bigger markets, more people. But competition is also much much greater these days. Not just from movies, but other from other forms of entertainment as well.

3.3b is high. What list?

Here's a good list of inflation adjusted grosses ($1.6b for Gone w/ The Wind, which sounds more resaonable):
http://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm
 

NuclearNed

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May 18, 2001
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I wonder if part of the reasoning that people are so fired up is that it's also the first big movie of the summer. I would imagine that people may be a bit more tired of comic book movies or action movies in general by the time Spider-Man comes out in July.

Although, I also wonder if it would help if the other comic book movies are good? For example, last year's comic book movies were fairly average, and they performed alright. This year, we have The Avengers, the last Batman, and the Spider-Man reboot. There's also Men in Black III (opens next week). It's not a comic book movie (I don't think?), but it's a big budget action film.



Well, what do you think was different about this Hulk and do you think it would have helped either of the two prior movies? I honestly don't think it would have.

Avengers Hulk has 1) attitude that he's the biggest badass around, and 2) minimal hand-wringing and angst. Both the 1st 2 movies (especially the 1st) had way too much "Hulk contemplate life" and not nearly enough "HULK SMASH!!!!

I don't go to see a hulk move to see a whole lot of soul-searching drama. I want a competently told, interesting story with a whole bunch of 'splosions.
 

lokiju

Lifer
May 29, 2003
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My wife and I found the movie very enjoyable. Definately worth the price of the ticket to me



Agreed. I loved the one with him and Thor



First I have to hear these damn commercials about buying movie tickets online at the movies and now they are advertising on forums??!!

After trying to see The Hunger Games on opening weekend only to get there at 5PM and find out every single showing until closing was already sold out, I didn't want to experience that again
 

Ichinisan

Lifer
Oct 9, 2002
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ManBearPig

Diamond Member
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I liked the ed norton hulk better. I thought him continually saying "the other guy" got lame fast. Also, he didnt really smash more in this. It only seemed that way because the content was different and they didnt need to explain a back story.
 
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I saw it last weekend.

It was a good movie, but I think the helicarrier may be the worst form of transportation ever devised.

Even if it could work in the first place. (Each of those engines would have had to generate about 30,000 tons of lift...)
 

Fritzo

Lifer
Jan 3, 2001
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I saw it last weekend.

It was a good movie, but I think the helicarrier may be the worst form of transportation ever devised.

Even if it could work in the first place. (Each of those engines would have had to generate about 30,000 tons of lift...)

That came from the comics. Some stuff you have to keep for the fans.
 
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