X-Men: Apocalypse - May 27, 2016

[Khev]

I think its cool that Cap and the First Class X-Men have kind of been kindred trilogies.

2011
2014
2016

 

[karamazov80]

There always seems to be a bit of a "Part III" curse but I think Cap definitely has enough audience goodwill now to finally have a movie that cracks the $300 million domestic ceiling assuming the Russo Bros deliver another solid movie.

This is no knock on Winter Soldier at all, but I think the biggest factor affecting the success of Cap 3 is going to be the general success of the franchise at that point. Marvel Studios is loved by folks right now. GOTG rode on the coat tails of those great movies that came before it, and is a massive success. If Avengers 2 doesn't live up to expectations, if Ant-Man bombs, etc., Cap 3 could have a tough road, even if it's a really good movie.

 

[Khev]

I don't know if people will really care about Ant-Man that much but yeah, if Avengers 2 somehow sucks it could definitely undo the "buzz" of TWS for a lot casual fans. And then just the same if A2 is another global phenomenon then Cap 3 could ride that wave a la IM3.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=107466

Okay I'm calling it now:

X-Men kicks Captain America 3's ass. Magneto lifts a pyramid.

You heard it here first.

Pretty sure it will. First Class outrated The First Avenger and DOFP outrated TWS

 

[Khev]

Pretty sure it will. First Class outrated The First Avenger and DOFP outrated TWS

Marvel should move Cap 3 to AoA's date to make them tuck their tail and run just like BvS.

 

[karamazov80]

It's unseemly for Superman to run from a fight. For muties, it's just smart.

 

[thenammagazine]

Do you think Cap 3 is going to make more money than TWS?

If I was basing it off of Marvel's track record, I'd say yes. Every sequel's done more than its predecessor.

 

[GasparZizou]

As long as it doesn't pull an IM3 or TDKR, everything should be fine.

 

[thenammagazine]

As long as it doesn't pull an IM3 or TDKR, everything should be fine.

Not sure what you're talking about. TDKR grossed $80mil more than TDK at the box office. $IM2 grossed $624mil and was spanked by IM3 which grossed $1.2bil

 

[GasparZizou]

Not sure what you're talking about. TDKR grossed $80mil more than TDK at the box office. $IM2 grossed $624mil and was spanked by IM3 which grossed $1.2bil

Yes, despite both surpassing the Box Office of their previous installments, they were big letdowns compared to said previous installments.

At least I liked IM2 better than 3.

 

[pturtle]

As bad as IM2 was, it's oscar worthy compared to IM3

 

[GasparZizou]

You know, I think IM3 was more subject to Avengers' expectations more than IM2.

 

[karamazov80]

Iron Man 3 was better than Iron Man 2.

 

[pturtle]

Iron Man 3 was better than Iron Man 2.

I agree, it was a better bad movie

 

[karamazov80]

I just checked, and apparently Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes both agree with me.

 

[Khev]

Iron Man 3 was better than Iron Man 2.

I actually agree. I do think its a little bit like MOS in that it was a bit of a headscratcher that they wanted to portray the hero in a light that I wouldn't normally want with his PTS and seeming aversion to actually wearing the armor that defined him BUT if I take it as a buddy movie with super hero elements that always tries to keep you on your toes it did a hell of a job. IM2 is just so generic and flavorless with a couple by the numbers visual effects scenes. It didn't seem to serve much purpose other than being a placeholder until better Marvel movies came out.

 

[pturtle]

I just checked, and apparently Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes both agree with me.

I’ll be sure to use this answer next time we’re arguing whether or not The Dark Knight Rises is great

 

[Khev]

Metacritic and Rottentomatoes. The most trusted resources when they agree with you, totally dismissable when they don't.

 

[AIR]

Metacritic and Rottentomatoes. The most trusted resources when they agree with you, totally dismissable when they don't.

QFT

 

[pturtle]

Metacritic and Rottentomatoes. The most trusted resources when they agree with you, totally dismissable when they don't.