Guess the Hellboy II opening box office gross. - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 07-12-2008, 01:51 AM

So I went to see this. Let me first say that on the way out one guy in the crowd said to another guy in the crowd, "That wasn't that bad." No I wouldn't go that far, there were parts that were definitely better than the first (especially the climax). I missed the intimacy of the first.

It's funny that the guys in the suits are now the Star Trek ensigns that beam down to the planet with Kirk, McKoy and Spock. I missed the Agent that starred in the first movie. Overall I think it was better than the first and would like to visit this world again. I think it falls beneath both Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk in the comic book movies released thus far this summer. I'd put it above Hancock.

The Dark Knight will most likely set the bar even higher.

mel2 · 07-12-2008, 03:44 AM

Very good movie. 8.5 of 10. alot better than the first one even though the first one was good also. probably one of the best artistic movies i've ever seen. this should get an oscar for art direction. maybe even noms for makeup and costume design. guillermo has an imagination beyond any filmmaker i have seen, including lucas and spielberg. the movie needed more of Liz using her powers. she should of cut loose more at the end.

Blurayne · 07-12-2008, 04:22 AM

i am guessing 61 million

makaveli21 · 07-12-2008, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blood

Hellboy II - $75mil open, and close $200mil

This is a joke right? I guess some people want to see this movie, but I'd be shocked if it's a smash hit. I haven't talked to anyone that's interested in seeing it. I'm sure it will do passable numbers, but nothing outstanding. It's in a tough spot in between Hancock and TDK.

Galactus · 07-12-2008, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by makaveli21

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Blu Blood
Hellboy II - $75mil open, and close $200mil

This is a joke right? I guess some people want to see this movie, but I'd be shocked if it's a smash hit. I haven't talked to anyone that's interested in seeing it. I'm sure it will do passable numbers, but nothing outstanding. It's in a tough spot in between Hancock and TDK.

IMHO!!!

GreenScar · 07-12-2008, 07:02 AM

Deadline Hollywood has early friday estimates.

Hellboy II $13 million ($32/$33 million)
Hancock $10.1 million ($30 million)
Earth $6.7 million ($18 million)
Wall-E $5.5 million ($15 million)
Number 7 - Meet Dave $1.7 million ($5.5 million) in 3,011 theaters!

Grimshaw23 · 07-12-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Deadline Hollywood has early friday estimates.

Hellboy II $13 million ($32/$33 million)
Hancock $10.1 million ($30 million)
Earth $6.7 million ($18 million)
Wall-E $5.5 million ($15 million)
Number 7 - Meet Dave $1.7 million ($5.5 million) in 3,011 theaters!

If these numbers are heading where they should, the Dark Knight should have very little competition next week. Now, its chances of making $100M+ are even better.

Btw, Hellboy 2 will make more than $40M this weekend.

Blu Titan · 07-12-2008, 05:43 PM

Meet Dave is now a certified bust. Wrong time to open the movie.

GreenScar · 07-12-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Meet Dave is now a certified bust. Wrong time to open the movie.

Rumor has it that Murphy demanded a big premier and then didn't show up to it.

Moefiz · 07-12-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Meet Dave is now a certified bust. Wrong time to open the movie.

Totally agree with you....why open it in the summer when it won't stand a chance to make any money should have open it around the holiday season when there isn't much playing.

john_1958 · 07-12-2008, 07:13 PM

didn't like the first few scenes where hellboy was a boy

but over all i liked the movie

Blu Titan · 07-12-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

Totally agree with you....why open it in the summer when it won't stand a chance to make any money should have open it around the holiday season when there isn't much playing.

I would agree with this. The holidays would be a great time for Meet Dave. Going against Get Smat, Hell Boy II, Hancock, Wall-E, Kung Fu Panda...the movie has no chance.

caliminius · 07-12-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by john_1958

didn't like the first few scenes where hellboy was a boy

but over all i liked the movie

I was put off by those scenes as well; young Hellboy didn't look at all realistic.

The ending was a bit predictable as well. I mean, they weren't exactly subtle about telegraphing what was going to be the solution to the problem (Wanted also suffered from this as well). Wished they would have mixed it up a bit and made Abe or at least Hellboy do it.

Then there was Liz's final act to save the day which made me wonder why they just didn't have her do that a lot earlier in the movie.

Galactus · 07-12-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Deadline Hollywood has early friday estimates.

Hellboy II $13 million ($32/$33 million)
Hancock $10.1 million ($30 million)
Earth $6.7 million ($18 million)
Wall-E $5.5 million ($15 million)
Number 7 - Meet Dave $1.7 million ($5.5 million) in 3,011 theaters!

where did you get this info from?

Blu Titan · 07-12-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blood

where did you get this info from?

From Deadline Hollywood (they are usually very accurate). Friday estimates are also available from www.boxofficemojo.com

Galactus · 07-12-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

From Deadline Hollywood (they are usually very accurate). Friday estimates are also available from www.boxofficemojo.com

Thanks...

GreenScar · 07-13-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

From Deadline Hollywood (they are usually very accurate). Friday estimates are also available from www.boxofficemojo.com

But I mixed up the Earth and Wall-E numbers I believe.

Blu Titan · 07-13-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

But I mixed up the Earth and Wall-E numbers I believe.

I think that your original post was correct.

FreddyC · 07-13-2008, 05:06 AM

I don't know what it will make, but I tell you what....that movie is great.

I usually don't walk out of a theater surprised at how good something is, it's usually the opposite.

Great action, great characters. Lots of fun. This will be a big blu-ray hit. Freddy

vegeta88 · 07-13-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyC

This will be a big blu-ray hit. Freddy

Yeah, there were parts of the movie where I was thinking about how it would look on Blu-ray.

Overall I was very satisfied. I'd put it on par with the first one. As someone mentioned before, there is a lack of intimacy with this one. I think there were better laghs though, for instance SPOILER! When Hellboy is blown out the window and falls in slo-motion

View Poll Results: How much will Hellboy II bank opening weekend?
Under $20 million	4	3.20%
$20 - $30 million	16	12.80%
$30 - $40 million	32	25.60%
$40 - $50 million	28	22.40%
$50 - $60 million	27	21.60%
$60 - $70 million	7	5.60%
Over $70 million	11	8.80%
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07-12-2008, 01:51 AM	#41
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	So I went to see this. Let me first say that on the way out one guy in the crowd said to another guy in the crowd, "That wasn't that bad." No I wouldn't go that far, there were parts that were definitely better than the first (especially the climax). I missed the intimacy of the first. It's funny that the guys in the suits are now the Star Trek ensigns that beam down to the planet with Kirk, McKoy and Spock. I missed the Agent that starred in the first movie. Overall I think it was better than the first and would like to visit this world again. I think it falls beneath both Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk in the comic book movies released thus far this summer. I'd put it above Hancock. The Dark Knight will most likely set the bar even higher.

07-12-2008, 03:44 AM	#42
mel2 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Very good movie. 8.5 of 10. alot better than the first one even though the first one was good also. probably one of the best artistic movies i've ever seen. this should get an oscar for art direction. maybe even noms for makeup and costume design. guillermo has an imagination beyond any filmmaker i have seen, including lucas and spielberg. the movie needed more of Liz using her powers. she should of cut loose more at the end.

07-12-2008, 04:22 AM	#43
Blurayne Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:197	i am guessing 61 million

07-12-2008, 07:02 AM	#46
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Deadline Hollywood has early friday estimates. Hellboy II $13 million ($32/$33 million) Hancock $10.1 million ($30 million) Earth $6.7 million ($18 million) Wall-E $5.5 million ($15 million) Number 7 - Meet Dave $1.7 million ($5.5 million) in 3,011 theaters!

07-12-2008, 05:43 PM	#48
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Meet Dave is now a certified bust. Wrong time to open the movie.

07-12-2008, 07:13 PM	#51
john_1958 Power Member Member since:Mar 2005	didn't like the first few scenes where hellboy was a boy but over all i liked the movie

07-13-2008, 05:06 AM	#59
FreddyC Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	I don't know what it will make, but I tell you what....that movie is great. I usually don't walk out of a theater surprised at how good something is, it's usually the opposite. Great action, great characters. Lots of fun. This will be a big blu-ray hit. Freddy

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