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Democracy at work
I hate to burst anyone's bubble but the majority of the cinema going public is not interested in the well crafted, highly original films that the critics rate so highly - they want to be entertained. I want to see Real Steel, not because it looks like a original, thought-provoking story (it doesn't to me), not because it looks like a fine example of the underdog/redemption movie (it doesn't), but because it looks like fun!
When the director/studio do get the balance right between pure entertainment and character and plot development - it is fantastic, but with the number of "popcorn" films that are released each year, that is a low percentage, so an average, entertainment driven film will still do better than a better, thought driven film.
Ides of March is 82% Fresh. Real Steel is 57% Rotten. Crap wins again. {nm} Oct 08, 10:02
And will always win. It is the American Way. {nm} Oct 08, 10:14
pardon my grammar :) {nm} Oct 08, 10:51
Not really. I read through the reviews. There was not one single gushing, raving review. Not one critic LOVED the movie. Oct 08, 12:51
And you've seen the movie yourself? Nope... thought not. {nm} Oct 08, 12:59
Seriously, the payout from Disney/DreamWorks must be pretty good these days P:) {nm} Oct 08, 13:12
Wow .. that's uncalled for ! Everyone is entitled to express their views. {nm} Oct 08, 13:19
It was a joke or did you not notice the wink/tongue type {nm} Oct 08, 13:20
Nope .. I see a *P:) * and didn't have a clue what that was supposed to mean. {nm} Oct 08, 13:22
It was not perfect grammar. {nm} Oct 08, 20:05
Hard to decipher sarcasm in print when the sentence begins with "seriously". So, are you serious or not? :()---/ {nm} Oct 09, 13:07
So; I saw both flicks this afternoon/evening at the Irvine Spectrum. Oct 09, 01:51
Democracy at work Oct 09, 02:04
+1 {nm} Oct 09, 16:01
At 2200 theaters to 3400, where's the surprise? [RSTEL] is meant to make its $ up front ... Oct 08, 12:16
Yes! I had 3-1 on Crap this week! Cha-Ching! Oct 08, 13:26
Movies are entertainment. Larger potential audience/broader appeal/more advertising=more $. {nm} Oct 08, 13:36
So the last eight weeks mean nothing to you? This is the first rotten #1 since Cowboys & Aliens {nm} Oct 08, 14:21
Wikipedia is not a peer reviewed or credible source. Read more expert opinions... {nm} Oct 09, 13:05