Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (March 24th, 2016)

[YoNoSe]

Who cares if it does, it took 5 marvel heroes on screen at the same time to pass that mark. We'll see when the Justice League comes out, it's a more fair comparison

BvS had 5 DC heroes on screen. And it used more screens to show them.

 

[Khev]

Post-JJ I never expected to see anyone cite lens flares as a positive thing.

I've always loved them too. Growing up with Close Encounters, Die hard, etc., where they always looked cool IMO.

 

[Khev]

Doubtful on the billion but $900 million is very possible.

For being a critically panned film its doing pretty damn great. Most CBMs that made big numbers had great support from the critics:

1. THE AVENGERS (2012) $1.5 Billion
2. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015) $1.4 Billion
3. IRON MAN 3 (2013) $1.2 Billion
4. THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) $1 Billion *No 3D
5. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) $1 Billion *No 3D
6. BATMAN v SUPERMAN (2016) $806 Million (so far)
7. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014) $773 Million
8. DEADPOOL (2016) $758 Million *Rated R
9. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2012) $758 Million
10. X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (2014) $748 Million *No IMAX
11. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (2014) $714 Million
12. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (2014) $709 Million
13. MAN OF STEEL (2013) $668 Million
14. THOR: THE DARK WORLD (2013) $645 Million
15. IRON MAN 2 (2010) $624 Million *No 3D
16. IRON MAN (2008) $585 Million *No 3D or IMAX
17. ANT-MAN (2015) $519 Million
18. THOR (2011) $449 Million
19. THE WOLVERINE (2013) $415 Million *No IMAX
20. X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (2009) $373 Million *No 3D or IMAX
21. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (2011) $371 Million
22. X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2011) $354 Million *No 3D or IMAX
23. THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) $263 Million *No 3D or IMAX
24. GREEN LANTERN (2011) $220 Million *No IMAX
25. FANTASTIC FOUR (2015) $168 Million *No 3D or IMAX

*Left everything pre-2008 out because of inflation and there was no 3D or IMAX - which changed the box office significantly upon their arrival

Damn Iron Man dominates at the box office. He's in the Top 1, 2, and 3 films with lowly Bats only 4, 5, and 6. At least BvS was spared the embarrassment of earning less than Deadpool.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

Damn Iron Man dominates at the box office. He's in the Top 1, 2, and 3 films with lowly Bats only 4, 5, and 6. At least BvS was spared the embarrassment of earning less than Deadpool.

Not to mention Guardians of the Galaxy!

 

[jye4ever]

OK. Just for you, and you alone I'll try to list everything I liked in BvS. Keep in mind I've only seen it once.

The musical score(mostly). It worked in the context of the film for me.

Death of Bruce's parents. Best visualization of that moment I've seen. If you're going to introduce a new Batman then you have to show what made him. It's that moment that stops Bruce from being a child and turns him into a force of rage and vengeance.

The chaos of the attack on Metropolis. Not necessarily the whole thing but showing it from the ground level gave it new meaning. And the shot of Superman and Zod battling reminded me so much of Miracleman fighting Kid Miracleman it made me crack a smile.

Superman's entrance in the Africa scene. The sonic booms and seeing him fly in from the distance was beautiful.

Cavill as Clark. Something about him as Clark just speaks to me. He's not corny or goofy and even though he's so serious I see that earnestness in him that draws me to Superman as a character.

The scene from the trailer between Clark and Bruce(before they are interrupted)

Gal Gadot's lips and accent

There have been complaints about the cities not having character but I liked the realism of how they felt.

Most of Superman's flying scenes.

Batman warehouse.

Lens flares. Spielberg, JJ, Bay, I don't care who does them I like to see them.

Oh, Perry White. He totally felt like a real newspaper editor in today's world.

Affleck's build. Reminded me of that Alex Ross Bruce Wayne.

And that's about all I can think of.

What, you missed the best villain part of the movie, a powerful senator paralyzed by fear from a jar of pee then the death of dozens if not hundreds while a GOD stood nearby paralyzed himself!

Well, at least you mentioned the warehouse fight.

 

[jye4ever]

Damn Iron Man dominates at the box office. He's in the Top 1, 2, and 3 films with lowly Bats only 4, 5, and 6. At least BvS was spared the embarrassment of earning less than Deadpool.

Whew...

 

[DiFabio]

When I think about it, Lex Luthor has the highest body count of any human, comic book villain. He even killed his own assistant that was clearly infatuated with him. Harsh.

 

[kryptonianmutie]

What, you missed the best villain part of the movie, a powerful senator paralyzed by fear from a jar of pee then the death of dozens if not hundreds while a GOD stood there paralyzed himself!

You say paralyzed, I say the smokey smell reminded him of breakfast back at the farm and Supes was taking a moment to reminisce. The hint of Luthor pee in the air is what made his face go sour.

 

[IrishJedi]

Damn Iron Man dominates at the box office. He's in the Top 1, 2, and 3 films with lowly Bats only 4, 5, and 6. At least BvS was spared the embarrassment of earning less than Deadpool.

Out of that entire list the one that makes least sense to me is just how much IRON MAN 3 made. That's nuts considering it's usually not considered anywhere near the best of the MCU films. I'm guessing it was just perfect timing, and that it was the first big MCU release after The Avengers. But it kinda sticks out as an oddity.

 

[filip629]

Out of that entire list the one that makes least sense to me is just how much IRON MAN 3 made. That's nuts considering it's usually not considered anywhere near the best of the MCU films. I'm guessing it was just perfect timing, and that it was the first big MCU release after The Avengers. But it kinda sticks out as an oddity.

IMO IM3 sucked. Plain and simple. They should have just called RDJ/Tony Stark 1.

 

[filip629]

For everyone saying Supes is the reason Darkseid is coming...I have a question. How did the mother box that bonded with and created Cyborg arrive on earth?

 

[IrishJedi]

He's not the reason. Lex is.

 

[Starscream Soundwave]

IM3 was terrible. Just goes to show that money made has no bearing on the quality of the film itself.

And yeah, I think it was good timing that helped it make all the money.

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

Doubtful on the billion but $900 million is very possible.

For being a critically panned film its doing pretty damn great. Most CBMs that made big numbers had great support from the critics:

1. THE AVENGERS (2012) $1.5 Billion
2. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (2015) $1.4 Billion
3. IRON MAN 3 (2013) $1.2 Billion
4. THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) $1 Billion *No 3D
5. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) $1 Billion *No 3D
6. BATMAN v SUPERMAN (2016) $806 Million (so far)
7. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014) $773 Million
8. DEADPOOL (2016) $758 Million *Rated R
9. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2012) $758 Million
10. X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (2014) $748 Million *No IMAX
11. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (2014) $714 Million
12. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (2014) $709 Million
13. MAN OF STEEL (2013) $668 Million
14. THOR: THE DARK WORLD (2013) $645 Million
15. IRON MAN 2 (2010) $624 Million *No 3D
16. IRON MAN (2008) $585 Million *No 3D or IMAX
17. ANT-MAN (2015) $519 Million
18. THOR (2011) $449 Million
19. THE WOLVERINE (2013) $415 Million *No IMAX
20. X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE (2009) $373 Million *No 3D or IMAX
21. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER (2011) $371 Million
22. X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2011) $354 Million *No 3D or IMAX
23. THE INCREDIBLE HULK (2008) $263 Million *No 3D or IMAX
24. GREEN LANTERN (2011) $220 Million *No IMAX
25. FANTASTIC FOUR (2015) $168 Million *No 3D or IMAX

*Left everything pre-2008 out because of inflation and there was no 3D or IMAX - which changed the box office significantly upon their arrival

The Raimi Spiderman should be in sixth and seventh place for now. SM 1 made $821 million, SM2 ($783) and SM3 ($890 million)

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Civil War will be on it shortly

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

Civil War will be on it shortly

Yup, and when it flies by BVS, DC fanboys here will be like...

 

[IrishJedi]

Not really. At least they shouldn't. It won't validate/invalidate anything.

Personally, I'm hoping it displaces IRON MAN 3 at #3, actually. That's the only one that sticks in my craw.

And I think it will. I can see it doing about $1.3-$1.4 million. Maybe even more. We'll see.

 

[jye4ever]

You say paralyzed, I say the smokey smell reminded him of breakfast back at the farm and Supes was taking a moment to reminisce. The hint of Luthor pee in the air is what made his face go sour.

He knew something was up, he was paralyzed because he is well aware who he is and what he is capable of doing yet he couldn't figure out what was about to happen.

Out of that entire list the one that makes least sense to me is just how much IRON MAN 3 made. That's nuts considering it's usually not considered anywhere near the best of the MCU films. I'm guessing it was just perfect timing, and that it was the first big MCU release after The Avengers. But it kinda sticks out as an oddity.

RDJ + that.

 

[a-dev]

The Raimi Spiderman should be in sixth and seventh place for now. SM 1 made $821 million, SM2 ($783) and SM3 ($890 million)

The best of those films did the least well financially? Naturally

 

[SNIKT1950]

The Raimi Spiderman should be in sixth and seventh place for now. SM 1 made $821 million, SM2 ($783) and SM3 ($890 million)

If you adjust for inflation, the Raimi Spider-Man movies basically are top 3.

A movie ticket in 2002, 2004 & 2007 cost 30% less of what they cost now.

Plus those movies didn't have 3D or IMAX (although SM3 did have a limited run in 70mm IMAX).

In the 2000s, Raimi's Spider-Man was the champ.

Yup, and when it flies by BVS, DC fanboys here will be like...

You realize this is a DC Films thread, right? Why bait with **** like this?