View Poll Results: How will M:I-3 perform compared to the others?
Better than the first, but not quite to the second's level
24
18.90%
Better than the first two (not combined, just alone)
50
39.37%
Least successful of the franchise, even after international release
22
17.32%
Most successful after International Release
17
13.39%
Cruise is a jerk. It is doomed!!!! 
14
11.02%
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Despite Tom Cruise being a "jerk", how will M:I-3 do in theaters?
04-21-06, 06:38 PM
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Despite Tom Cruise being a "jerk", how will M:I-3 do in theaters?
I thought his antics would have a negative impact on War of the Worlds, but I was wrong in that respect. Do you think it will impact M:I-3? My prediction is that it will do better than the first, but not as well as the second.
04-21-06, 06:43 PM
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I voted for "better than the first two"
I don't care how Tom Cruise acts in real life. M:I III just looks good. What else can I say?
I don't care how Tom Cruise acts in real life. M:I III just looks good. What else can I say?
04-21-06, 06:57 PM
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Ditto... frankly, I'm a little tired of the anti-Cruise thing. I like most of his movies, and really don't care what he does offscreen unless he's eating babies or something. I think the media assault on him has gotten a little played out.
04-21-06, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sierra Disc
Ditto... frankly, I'm a little tired of the anti-Cruise thing. I like most of his movies, and really don't care what he does offscreen unless he's eating babies or something. I think the media assault on him has gotten a little played out.
I don't think MI:3 will have a problem topping the take of MI:2
04-21-06, 07:13 PM
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I've thought he was a jerk for a long time, at least since he got divorced (to me he just came out looking like a moron on that, and has continued to do so ever since0, yet I see and enjoy most of his movies, and I'm sure I'll see MI3 too, since I liked the first two.
04-21-06, 07:20 PM
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Yeah, I don't care how nutty he is either. It's not like he's shooting people or anything (that I know of anyway 
). He's far from my favorite actor, but among the big stars I'd rather watch him than someone like George Clooney or Brad Pitt.
). He's far from my favorite actor, but among the big stars I'd rather watch him than someone like George Clooney or Brad Pitt.
04-21-06, 07:31 PM
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I'll put it this way - I know that it'll at least make $6 or so, and that's a fact.
No matter how much I love to mock the guy, and how much I think he is an actual nutcase, I love just about every one of his movies.
No matter how much I love to mock the guy, and how much I think he is an actual nutcase, I love just about every one of his movies.
04-21-06, 08:04 PM
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It's going to outgross the other two flicks, for sure. His antics are going to be a slight factor, but the glowing reviews this thing is going to get and the strong word of mouth, is going to make it a cash cow... I have 100% faith in JJ Abrams, and early word is the movie is stellar....I'm there on opening day.
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04-21-06, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Sierra Disc
Ditto... frankly, I'm a little tired of the anti-Cruise thing. I like most of his movies, and really don't care what he does offscreen unless he's eating babies or something.
Well, according to a GQ interview, comments which he later retracted, he at one point intended to eat both the placenta and umbilical cord of young Suri due to their nutritional value. Maybe he was being sarcastic, I hope...
04-21-06, 08:45 PM
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If being weird to the average American caused people to boycott a film, then Hollywood would have to close up shop.
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04-21-06, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. DVD
Well, according to a GQ interview, comments which he later retracted, he at one point intended to eat both the placenta and umbilical cord of young Suri due to their nutritional value. Maybe he was being sarcastic, I hope...
04-21-06, 08:59 PM
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Well, we started a thread all about him, right? I think the media attention he set out to grab succeeded.
04-21-06, 10:21 PM
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I make fun of Tom Cruise as much as the next guy.
Doesn't matter, this movie is near the top of my list for summer movies. I'll be there opening weekend, my opinion of Tom Cruise the person doesn't bother me from seeing him as an actor.
Doesn't matter, this movie is near the top of my list for summer movies. I'll be there opening weekend, my opinion of Tom Cruise the person doesn't bother me from seeing him as an actor.
04-21-06, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jaeufraser
I'll be there opening weekend, my opinion of Tom Cruise the person doesn't bother me from seeing him as an actor.
04-21-06, 11:37 PM
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I won't be seeing it, because M:I2 was such a complete and utter waste of time. Now, if this one was more like the first film, I might be inclined to see it. But so far, it looks like M:I2 with even BIGGER explosions. Add to that my hatred of Abrams and my money will be happily spent elsewhere.