View Poll Results: Has Tom Cruise doomed War of the Worlds
Yep
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Nope
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You don't know the history of moviegoer psychology, I do!
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Okay, is War of the Worlds doomed?
06-30-05 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FinkPish
First of all, just because you tried to mask your insults doesn't cease to make them insults. Also, I wasn't attacking you, I just didn't understand your reasoning.
Tom Cruise gets paid whether you go to see the movie or not. His paycheck doesn't rely solely on your admission. He probably gets backend from ticket sales, but he's probably getting a nice chunk up front.
I really don't care if you go to see the movie or not; like you said, it's your perogative. But the idea that you wouldn't go see a movie because you don't like someone's current behaviour seems strange.
Edit to your edit: What is with this smarmy attitude? I don't give a shit if you see the movie or not. I have nothing invested in the movie, personally or financially. All I care about is if I like it.
Tom Cruise gets paid whether you go to see the movie or not. His paycheck doesn't rely solely on your admission. He probably gets backend from ticket sales, but he's probably getting a nice chunk up front.
I really don't care if you go to see the movie or not; like you said, it's your perogative. But the idea that you wouldn't go see a movie because you don't like someone's current behaviour seems strange.
Edit to your edit: What is with this smarmy attitude? I don't give a shit if you see the movie or not. I have nothing invested in the movie, personally or financially. All I care about is if I like it.
Fine, we'll agree to disagree. I am just tired of seeing TC every damn where I look...TV, internet, newspaper, magazine, etc. Just seems to be a prime example of over-exposure and his grand-standing only worsens it. Maybe this film serves some personal reference for him since he is confident "we are not alone".
07-01-05 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by slacker6
To each his/her own. Enjoy dropping $30 at the theater.
07-01-05 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Mopower
Where the hell do you go to see a movie at? I payed $6. And that was at 7pm. I'd rather see it now on a 30 ft screen than 6 months from now on your 110 inch.
Really, the wife and I can use the corporate pass and go for free to the Regal cinema but for the average couple here in tourist town:
2 tickets at $9= $18
2 drinks/popcorn = $10 if you're lucky
$28 plus ringing cell phones and people yapping during the film.
07-01-05 | 07:28 AM
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From: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium
Originally Posted by slacker6
Not in Iowa or Nebraska where they grow corn
Really, the wife and I can use the corporate pass and go for free to the Regal cinema but for the average couple here in tourist town:
2 tickets at $9= $18
2 drinks/popcorn = $10 if you're lucky
$28 plus ringing cell phones and people yapping during the film.
Really, the wife and I can use the corporate pass and go for free to the Regal cinema but for the average couple here in tourist town:
2 tickets at $9= $18
2 drinks/popcorn = $10 if you're lucky
$28 plus ringing cell phones and people yapping during the film.
Ok. You're right. I'd wait too.
07-01-05 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by slacker6
Fine, we'll agree to disagree. I am just tired of seeing TC every damn where I look...TV, internet, newspaper, magazine, etc. Just seems to be a prime example of over-exposure and his grand-standing only worsens it. Maybe this film serves some personal reference for him since he is confident "we are not alone".
the water squirters have shown the world that tom can be quite a cool guy. so let him believe what he wants and don't hate him for being honest about them.
07-01-05 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pdinosaur
to what extent is this tom cruise's doing? it's his job to promote the movie. the over exposure is due in large part due to his beliefs, not his grandstanding. the media is protraying him as a psycho, and as michael jackson will tell you, the media loves talking about, if not obsessing over, wackos.
the water squirters have shown the world that tom can be quite a cool guy. so let him believe what he wants and don't hate him for being honest about them.
the water squirters have shown the world that tom can be quite a cool guy. so let him believe what he wants and don't hate him for being honest about them.
Yes the media loves talking about it but he also uses the media to promote his thoughts that consistently involve professing love, religion and his thoughts on aliens, I just have to question the need for that. Next he'll be discussing his toilet paper preference at this pace.
I'll bet TC loves being lumped in whacko status with Jacko
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07-03-05 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by slacker6
Not in Iowa or Nebraska where they grow corn
Really, the wife and I can use the corporate pass and go for free to the Regal cinema but for the average couple here in tourist town:
2 tickets at $9= $18
2 drinks/popcorn = $10 if you're lucky
$28 plus ringing cell phones and people yapping during the film.
Really, the wife and I can use the corporate pass and go for free to the Regal cinema but for the average couple here in tourist town:
2 tickets at $9= $18
2 drinks/popcorn = $10 if you're lucky
$28 plus ringing cell phones and people yapping during the film.
No sense factoring in concessions, they're not required. Just don't eat or drink (especially unhealthy soda and popcorn) during the movie or sneak in your own).
Then you have $18 for 2 people, which I think is well worth it for a movie on the big screen. Even better go to an early showing and get in for $2 or 3 bucks less a piece when it's much less crowded thus elminating the cell phones and people yapping most of the times.
07-03-05 | 11:04 AM
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WOW is the sixth consecutive $100 million Tom Cruise movie: 
05 War of the Worlds $101,682,000
04 Collateral $101,005,703
03 Last Samurai $111,127,263
02 Minority Report $132,072,926
01 Vanilla Sky $100,618,344
00 Mission: Impossible II $215,409,889
05 War of the Worlds $101,682,000
04 Collateral $101,005,703
03 Last Samurai $111,127,263
02 Minority Report $132,072,926
01 Vanilla Sky $100,618,344
00 Mission: Impossible II $215,409,889
07-03-05 | 02:14 PM
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As you see from your poll, it doesn't really matter who is in it. And from a crosspoint, I don't care much for Speilberg (shoot me now, or whatever), but still gave it a go.
07-03-05 | 02:18 PM
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From: City of the lakers.. riots.. and drug dealing cops.. los(t) Angel(e)s. ca.
Originally Posted by ROBERTCOP34
Watch for the total's in it's second week at the box-office it's going to drop big-time..
Welcome to the wonderful world of Summer movies. Drops aren't anything uncommon for summer films since it's usually back to back blockbusters.
Though, I have to wonder if Fantastic Four will actually come in second next week.
07-03-05 | 07:25 PM
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It's hard to believe a studio would put out a lesser comic book movie (compared to Super & Bat) and not have a big star headlining it.
I mean most regular people who don't keep up with movie news etc. probably don't have a clue who any of these people are.
I also doubt anyone who watched The Commish on TV years ago will be seeing it either.
They are going to lose a lot of money on FF.
I mean most regular people who don't keep up with movie news etc. probably don't have a clue who any of these people are.
I also doubt anyone who watched The Commish on TV years ago will be seeing it either.
They are going to lose a lot of money on FF.
07-03-05 | 08:06 PM
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From: City of the lakers.. riots.. and drug dealing cops.. los(t) Angel(e)s. ca.
The Commish may be very old, but The Shield is new and in the minds of many fans who will relate Michael Chiklis with it. nip/tuck has the relation of Julian McMahon. So it's an F/X filled movie.
Toss in Jessica Alba who is established enough from Sin City and her past along as head lining an upcoming film that she can take it.
Again, anything not gained in domestic box office will be brought in through DVD sales, international take in and merchindise alone. I mean, it's not like SBC is using all that for their wireless ads.
So even without a big hollywood A lister cast, the movie is getting enough promotion.
Toss in Jessica Alba who is established enough from Sin City and her past along as head lining an upcoming film that she can take it.
Again, anything not gained in domestic box office will be brought in through DVD sales, international take in and merchindise alone. I mean, it's not like SBC is using all that for their wireless ads.
So even without a big hollywood A lister cast, the movie is getting enough promotion.
