The 2012 Summer Box Office Thread

[TownerFan 4,983]

have you seen it Maurizio?

Yep, but I still can't openly talk about it.

Thanks but you've told me all I wanted to hear. Like Roger Ebert I get your opinion even if I don't always agree.

Thanks for the consideration, Joe. I appreciate! The same goes for me about you.

[pixie_twinkle 48]

What a sorry-looking bunch of films! The only one I'm really interested in seeing is Prometheus, so I voted for that. Yes, I'm the silly clot who didn't vote for Batman. I'm 99.9% positive I'll be proved wrong, but I can still hope. Batman Begins was pretty poor IMO. The Dark Knight was excellent, but so much of it's "charm" came from Heath's portrayal of The Joker. It remains to be seen whether a Joker-less Batman can pull the kinds of crowds TDK pulled.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Of course not, but it will still pull in massive numbers.

[crumbs 14,305]

I know it won't, but I'm voting Prometheus as wishful thinking. Undoubtedly the most anticipated film I've had in years.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

Do remember that 2012 is both a Euro Cup and an Olympic year. Which will affect box office in the summer.

[Quintus 5,399]

Can't wait to see England get knocked out on pens in the semi final.

[King Mark 3,626]

The only one I really look forward to is Prometheus.

I'll see all the Superheroes movies, but there have been so many in the past few years that I don't look especially forward to any of them. Just something to see on a given week. Big 3D CGI fest

My "new thing" this year was Hunger Games, and I'm happy to see it did extremely well at the box office.Probably better than most of these will

[Naïve Old Fart 9,508]

Looking at this list of so-called entertainment, makes me want to cut my wrists. Just a moment...there we are.

Well goodbye, jwfan, it's been nice knowing you.

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[JoeinAR 1,949]

The only one I really look forward to is Prometheus.

I'll see all the Superheroes movies, but there have been so many in the past few years that I don't look especially forward to any of them. Just something to see on a given week. Big 3D CGI fest

My "new thing" this year was Hunger Games, and I'm happy to see it did extremely well at the box office.Probably better than most of these will

it may well be the #1 film of the year.

especially with the rumors that DKR underwelmed studio heads

[gkgyver 1,645]

I think people are ruling out Ice Age 4 too soon.

Dark Knight Rises will certainly win, but not by as big a margin as some would think.

The Spider-Man reboot will tank.

At least I hope so. Looks terrible.

considering how bad the Rami Spidermen films were, the new film looks so much better.

I still can't believe the first one beat attack Of The Clones at the box-office.

You can't?

I can't believe there are people who paid to see Attack Of The Clones on the big screen more than once.

And comparing it in quality, it's a no-contest for Spider-Man. The actors are nice (apart from MJ, who pretty much sucks), the story and script aren't nearly as boring as the Clones one, and, yes, the music is better too.

Spider-Man certainly produced more iconic images and scenes than AotC.

[ShowUStheHOOK 8]

You can't?

I can't believe there are people who paid to see Attack Of The Clones on the big screen more than once.

And comparing it in quality, it's a no-contest for Spider-Man. The actors are nice (apart from MJ, who pretty much sucks), the story and script aren't nearly as boring as the Clones one, and, yes, the music is better too.

Spider-Man certainly produced more iconic images and scenes than AotC.

Get off this board, NOW! lol. jk. Actually I agree the music to spiderman was better than AOTC. Sad, but true. I think AOTC has to be the worst Williams score I've heard in the early 2000's

[Joni Wiljami 1,206]

AotC is a brilliant score and definitely there are no spidey score that is better.

[Faleel 5,342]

yeah, the OST might be lacking, but the full thing is sublime.

[gkgyver 1,645]

yeah, the OST might be lacking, but the full thing is just tedious and an ordeal to get through.

Fixed.

[JoeinAR 1,949]

We are of one mind on this. AOTC is John's worst score this century.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

I listen to it more then ROTS, WOTW, Munich, Indy 4, Potter 2 etc...etc

[indy4 155]

Attack of the Clones is a great score. In fact it's better than RotJ.

[KK 3,307]

I'm surprised at some of the hate directed towards AotC. I think its an absolutely fantastic score. Yes it has a bunch of flaws, but its highlights make it a great score as a whole.

[indy4 155]

What do people think are the flaws in the AotC score? I don't think it's perfect, but I also don't think I've ever heard anybody give a specific problem with it. I don't doubt that they exist, but I am curious.

[Quintus 5,399]

Attack of the Clones is a serviceable autopilot score. In fact it's better than Mission to Mars.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[Unlucky Bastard 7,782]

John Carter has already annihilated every film on this list.

[indy4 155]

Attack of the Clones is a serviceable autopilot score. In fact it's better than Mission to Mars.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Again, what about AotC is autopilot? It contains some of Williams' most inventive passages of the 2000s.

[Joni Wiljami 1,206]

Nah, people just can't take the harlequin love story in Star Wars movie. It is a great score.

[Quintus 5,399]

For me, Across the Stars is the one thing which saves it from utter non-entity status.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265]

That theme is part of the problem....

[Quintus 5,399]

Nah, AtS is just JW in full on cheese mode, minus Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter. Which makes it enjoyable dross, rather than just pukesville.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

It's a nice theme but it's just used way too much, so when it's used in moments when it's supposed to be impactful, it doesn't really work. But I really like some of the motifs and non-thematic material in the score. The Coruscant chase is aces, and the Kamino music is really nice, and the mysterious detective music.

[Joni Wiljami 1,206]

It's a nice theme but it's just used way too much, so when it's used in moments when it's supposed to be impactful, it doesn't really work. But I really like some of the motifs and non-thematic material in the score. The Coruscant chase is aces, and the Kamino music is really nice, and the mysterious detective music.

This is exactly what I think.

[Quintus 5,399]

But you just said it's a great score? Or did you just mean you like it?

[Joni Wiljami 1,206]

But I really like some of the motifs and non-thematic material in the score.]

Kind of great.

And the love theme can be great even if it is used too much or in wrong places...

Edit: well just re-read it, maybe "exactly" was too strong a word. Happy, Lee?

[Quintus 5,399]

I'll let you know after I've meditated on it.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

Given the topic of conversation, perhaps 'Meditate on this, I will' was in order?

[Quintus 5,399]

Is that from a prequel movie?

[KK 3,307]

Attack of the Clones is a serviceable autopilot score. In fact it's better than Mission to Mars.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Again, what about AotC is autopilot? It contains some of Williams' most inventive passages of the 2000s.

My only problem with AotC is that at times it can be tedious (like some of its filler material). Other than that, I thought this was one helluva score. I absolutely love the Across the Stars theme (which doesn't seem to get the love here that I thought it would - its personally one of my favourite love themes - ) and I think there was some great and very enjoyable action material and such.

I don't understand why its disliked so much here, but I think its a brilliant score.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

Is that from a prequel movie?

Yes. Which in hindsight I can understand why you didn't quote it.

[Wojo 2,453]

I absolutely love the Across the Stars theme (which doesn't seem to get the love here that I thought it would - its personally one of my favourite love themes - ) and I think there was some great and very enjoyable action material and such.

I don't understand why its disliked so much here, but I think its a brilliant score.

Yes, the theme does deserve more love, being Williams' first love theme for the Star Wars saga and all.

[Brónach 1,301]

I used to love that theme but I got myself tired of it.

[Charlie Brigden 7]

I absolutely love the Across the Stars theme (which doesn't seem to get the love here that I thought it would - its personally one of my favourite love themes - ) and I think there was some great and very enjoyable action material and such.

I don't understand why its disliked so much here, but I think its a brilliant score.

Yes, the theme does deserve more love, being Williams' first love theme for the Star Wars saga and all.

Yeah, I mean -- wait, what?

[gkgyver 1,645]

Seriously, if by some strange accident (or move by Lucasfilm) the entire score for Attack Of The Clones were to be wiped off the face of the earth, never to be heard again in any shape or form, save for "Across The Stars", "The Arena" and "Shmi's Funeral" ... I would have to be the one person who didn't give a damn.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Attack of the Clones is a serviceable autopilot score. In fact it's better than Mission to Mars.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Williams better than Morricone? You're joking!

[Charlie Brigden 7]

He's miles better.

[Joni Wiljami 1,206]

Well It is nice to bash AotC, back to the topic we'll have Madegascar 3, Ice Age what 9? and MIB 3. All musical master pieces... Geez!

[Wojo 2,453]

Attack of the Clones is a serviceable autopilot score. In fact it's better than Mission to Mars.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

Williams better than Morricone? You're joking!

Why didn't anyone think of this sooner?! To get Koray back, just bash Morricone!

(I like Morricone; I don't rank artists; physical ownership of their albums is good enough)

Hey, Koray. How ya been?

[JoeinAR 1,949]

I will not be surprised if Hunger Games passes 450 million perhaps even 500 million. DKR will not have the death of a lead actor to give it the extra umph the DK had.

[Koray Savas 2,251]

Hey, Koray. How ya been?

As well as I can be in my situation, I suppose, but for the sake of small internet talk, just fine.

Me in 9 years:

[JoeinAR 1,949]

I thought it might be time to bring this thread back because I'm wondering if the Avengers, which is clearly a hit beyond belief and got zero votes, will be the #1 film this summer. I just can't see the bat acheiving this same kind of B.O. response,

Of course it may happen, lightning strikes twice in the same summer.

[Brónach 1,301]

I think TDKR will surpass the Avengers at the box office.

[Jay 37,323]

I was just gonna bump the thread for teh same reason. I think Bats will have a very, very tough time making as much money as The Avengers will at this point. The film opens in 5 weeks and there's been almost no hype. I saw Avengers tv spots and tie-ins more a long time leading up to its release, and it also had a huge buzz. Bats has got nothing so far apart from some trailers.

[Brónach 1,301]

I think Marvels balls at finally going with a shared universe is paying off at the box office.

Now people will go see new solo films and a second Avengers will have insane buzz.

[Quintus 5,399]

I'd actually like to see The Avengers fight off Batman and keep its top spot this summer, if only to cause an upset.