The Avengers VS The Dark Knight

[plasmid303]

Why isn't this thread Avatard vs The Avengers? Clearly they are better than anything Nolan has ever done.

 

[thenammagazine]

Avatar is the number one film of all time. So, therefore, it's way overrated.

According to what? You and Cameron? Adjusted for inflation, and despite two full blown releases with 3D mark-up, it's not even in the top 10.

 

[intothevoid]

According to what? You and Cameron? Adjusted for inflation, and despite two full blown releases with 3D mark-up, it's not even in the top 10.

 

[CelticPredator]

The list. The list of bull____.

https://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/

 

[CelticPredator]

But yes. The adjusted list, it isn't top 10.

 

[tomandshell]

Shrek 2 is both the number six film of all time domestically and one of the worst movies I've ever seen. That list is accurate but meaningless when it comes to quality.

 

[CelticPredator]

Of course. But I wasn't talkin about quality.

 

[intothevoid]

The list. The list of bull____.

https://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/

https://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm

This is the list that means anything IMO, when comparing BO numbers of all time.

Adjusted for inflation = comparing actual numbers of people who went to see it, or the closest thing to that comparison that is available

Unfortunately, it's only for US domestic numbers, as adjusting for inflation across worldwide numbers is far more complex and nigh impossible.

 

[jye4ever]

Quality yes, absolutely, means nothing.

The movies you love and hold so dear to your hearts better make that useless list though if you ever want to see a sequel to them.

 

[IrishJedi]

If only the media and pop culture at large cared about the Adjusted box office list

 

[CelticPredator]

But they don't. Hence why I said "The list of bull____".

 

[Gully Foyle]

It's funny that after 3 years of listening to "TDK is the greatest comic book movie ever" now suddenly it shouldn't be compared to other comic book movies.

You hit the nail square on the head with that one!
Rabid TDK fans display a whopping double standard.

Nolan did a decent job of grafting his Batman onto Heat.
Michael Mann still shoots better action scenes, though.

Iron Man was the best comicbook film of 2008.

Simply more fun!

 

[jye4ever]

Gone of the Wind 200 million back then!

More than The Incredible Hulk.

 

[IrishJedi]

But they don't. Hence why I said "The list of bull____".

I know. And I agree. The non adjusted (inflated) numbers are pretty much the only ones that get touted, including Hollywood itself. That's frustrated me for years... at least since 1997, when Titanic was awarded the false "Box Office Champ" crown.

 

[jye4ever]

What I find lacking in TDK are the action scenes.

Pure adrenalin action, Avengers crushes TDK!

Crushes I said!

Now don't tell me TDK wasn't an action movie void.

 

[UTtoyfan]

I thought the #1 rule of Sideshow Freaks was that we never talked about Sideshow Freaks.
Oh well, I've been a member of the forum for too long, so I forgot all the rules anyway.

You are in violation of Sideshow Freaks Rule #1.

You are not allowed to like more than one Superhero blockbuster movie at a time.

Oh wait yes you can, TDK isn't a Superhero movie.

You are cleared to proceed loving both.

 

[intothevoid]

If only the media and pop culture at large cared about the Adjusted box office list

Yeah, it's sad, but more $$$$ in nominal terms will always be touted as some 'true comparison', when in fact, its not even close.
The average person doesn't grasp the concept of nominal terms vs real terms.

You hit the nail square on the head with that one!
Rabid TDK fans display a whopping double standard.

Nolan did a decent job of grafting his Batman onto Heat.
Michael Mann still shoots better action scenes, though.

Iron Man was the best comicbook film of 2008.

Simply more fun!

Double standard

Fine, categorize them in the same bucket then - so Avengers falls to #3 at BEST

 

[ZaCHw117]

Yeah, it's sad, but more $$$$ in nominal terms will always be touted as some 'true comparison', when in fact, its not even close.
The average person doesn't grasp the concept of nominal terms vs real terms.



Double standard

Fine, categorize them in the same bucket then - so Avengers falls to #3 at BEST

Batman Begins
TDK
The Dark Knight Rises






Avengers.

 

[thenammagazine]

If only the media and pop culture at large cared about the Adjusted box office list

A shame they get off on using fluffery to the point of inducing the gag reflex.

 

[The Mike]

Nolan versus Whedon. *sigh.

We're getting quality films dealing with comic book genre topics/characters. Isn't that enough?