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Is it too much to ask for an attractive Deja Thoris? Cannoli Send a noteboard - 26/02/2012 11:48:29 PM

In the previews for this, and for a direct-to-video version I saw a while ago, she looks kind of worn-out, like a night-shift cashier or a diner waitress. Pretty much the opposite of what a sexy reward-for-valor princess should look.

There are basically 2 theories.

1) People who think it should have "of Mars" in the title are so cheesed about it that they think no one will want to go see it because of that omission.

I've never met anyone else who's read this series. Or heard of it. Every time I mention this movie or see the previews with someone else present, they draw a blank.

2) Remember that sandy Coliseum scene in Attack of the Clones? The preview makes the film look like a two hour long re-imagining of that scene, devoid of any plot, character motivation or reasonable explanation. It says "Here's a human being simply beating the shit out of a variety of CGI creatures. Now, give us your money."

What...what's wrong with this? That's "Marketing to Cannoli 101". But each time I see the preview that begins with the overhead shot, I think it's Attack of the Clones, and get interested. Then I recognize it and go, "Oh. Right."

Are you going to see John Carter? Theatrically? Netflix? Torrent?

Barring scheduling conflicts and self-imposed Lenten limitations on movies, absolutely.

For me, unless the word of mouth is phenomenal, it will probably be one of those films I say I'll get around to eventually, then six years after it's been out on DVD, I'll see it in a $3.99 bin, say "Huh, I can't believe I never watched that" and then I'll seriously continue walking by without grabbing a copy.

You can also feel free to be one of those people who, instead of discussing it or theorizing on why it might flop, angrily discusses why box office take is stupid and doesn't matter. That's cool, too.

Box office take is stupid because other people are not me, and thus wrong a lot, so they make mistakes. But as long as they keep the Resident Evil series alive, I'm good.

Cannoli
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John Carter. It's being declared a flop weeks ahead of it's premiere. TaskmasterJack - 25/02/2012 12:49:00 AM 911 Views

I'll see it but expect it to bomb ironclad - 25/02/2012 01:35:36 AM 616 Views

I'd like to see it, but only at the discounted matinee ticket price. *NM* Macharius - 25/02/2012 01:39:11 AM 247 Views

looks like garbage tbh *NM* mogi67 - 25/02/2012 10:58:52 PM 248 Views

Who, what? A Deathwatch Guard - 26/02/2012 04:03:55 AM 526 Views

Is it too much to ask for an attractive Deja Thoris? Cannoli - 26/02/2012 11:48:29 PM 528 Views

Screw that, it's still my most anticipated movie of 2012. Aeryn - 27/02/2012 03:02:13 PM 1642 Views

So I can tell you who's going to see this movie: me, my sister, my boyfriend, his brothers... Aeryn - 27/02/2012 03:05:41 PM 622 Views

Re: Screw that, it's still my most anticipated movie of 2012. TaskmasterJack - 03/03/2012 04:38:27 PM 502 Views

Fanmade trailer selling the film much better ironclad - 04/03/2012 12:52:42 PM 631 Views

I was looking forward to it, until I saw the preview HyogaRott - 27/02/2012 04:20:32 PM 509 Views

Interesting review from The Guardian. ironclad - 02/03/2012 12:15:55 PM 859 Views

Its cast is awesome enough that I might consider watching it. Legolas - 03/03/2012 05:46:57 PM 422 Views

Yes, do. It's even better than twilight. *NM* Aeryn - 11/03/2012 09:50:24 PM 263 Views

LOL. That doesn't sell many people on the film.

*NM* TaskmasterJack - 11/03/2012 11:41:21 PM 195 Views

Well, he saw Twilight on my recommendation and didn't hate it, so in this case it might work Aeryn - 12/03/2012 02:56:20 AM 485 Views

Did you make him watch the first three first? Or did he go in cold? *NM* TaskmasterJack - 13/03/2012 10:57:58 PM 206 Views

Breaking Dawn Part One was entertaining enough, I had a good time. Legolas - 12/03/2012 10:09:00 PM 432 Views

Yeah, I've seen it. TaskmasterJack - 13/03/2012 10:50:03 PM 501 Views

Even

*NM* ironclad - 12/03/2012 10:29:28 AM 198 Views

It looks like some reviewers agree

DomA - 09/03/2012 03:42:17 PM 542 Views

And that makes you happy, why? Aeryn - 12/03/2012 01:38:34 PM 582 Views

I wouldn't begrudge the film a stronger second week at all ironclad - 12/03/2012 02:00:48 PM 500 Views

Re: And that makes you happy, why? DomA - 13/03/2012 01:19:42 PM 519 Views

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In the previews for this, and for a direct-to-video version I saw a while ago, she looks kind of worn-out, like a night-shift cashier or a diner waitress.  Pretty much the opposite of what a sexy reward-for-valor princess should look.

<quote>There are basically 2 theories.

1) People who think it should have "of Mars" in the title are so cheesed about it that they think no one will want to go see it because of that omission.</quote>I've never met anyone else who's read this series. Or heard of it.  Every time I mention this movie or see the previews with someone else present, they draw a blank.

<quote>2) Remember that sandy Coliseum scene in Attack of the Clones? The preview makes the film look like a two hour long re-imagining of that scene, devoid of any plot, character motivation or reasonable explanation. It says "Here's a human being simply beating the shit out of a variety of CGI creatures. Now, give us your money."</quote>
What...what's wrong with this?  That's "Marketing to Cannoli 101".  But each time I see the preview that begins with the overhead shot, I think it's Attack of the Clones, and get interested.  Then I recognize it and go, "Oh. Right."

<quote>Are you going to see John Carter? Theatrically? Netflix? Torrent?</quote>Barring scheduling conflicts and self-imposed Lenten limitations on movies, absolutely.

<quote>For me, unless the word of mouth is phenomenal, it will probably be one of those films I say I'll get around to eventually, then six years after it's been out on DVD, I'll see it in a $3.99 bin, say "Huh, I can't believe I never watched that" and then I'll seriously continue walking by without grabbing a copy.

You can also feel free to be one of those people who, instead of discussing it or theorizing on why it might flop, angrily discusses why box office take is stupid and doesn't matter. That's cool, too.</quote> Box office take is stupid because other people are not me, and thus wrong a lot, so they make mistakes.  But as long as they keep the Resident Evil series alive, I'm good.
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