How much will Star Trek make opening weekend? - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

Diesel · 05-07-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic.

Tolkien and CS Lewis were very close friends, and both were devout Christians (though Tolkien was a Catholic, and Lewis was a Protestant).

The other difference is I think Lewis never denied the Chronicles of Narnia was just a Christian allegory, whereas Tolkien wouldn't admit the same about LotR.

Granted, some people try to graft the Bible onto any movie (ET, Star Wars, etc), but based on his background, I think it's pretty clear what Tolkien's intent was.

nope wasn't being sarcastic, i really hadnt heard that mentioned before

i've never read the books, or anything else about the stories except things related to the movies and never had run across someone saying that

KubrickFan · 05-07-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I think he never really wanted to explain it, and instead left it open for people to relate it to whatever they want (the other big idea was that was an allegory of WWII).

However, in Tolkien's own words, LotR is "a fundamentally religious and Catholic work; unconsciously so at first, but consciously in the revision."

~~~

When exactly does ST open? Midnight tonight? Or has it already opened?

Yeah, it's the WWII references he didn't like, although that can clearly be read in it as well. But does he refer to it? I'm not religious, so it clearly didn't register to me.

Blu Titan · 05-07-2009, 10:53 PM

Jason does a great job updating his threads, and I am looking foward to the initial estimates. I was going to go tonight, but my son has tons of homework to do. I will have to wait until tomorrow.

supa_ordie · 05-08-2009, 12:40 AM

Based on the fanbase of Star Trek over the past 43 years, a lot of people will go see it; fans of new and old. The movie may easily make close to $100 mil. opening weekend.

Petra_Kalbrain · 05-08-2009, 12:55 AM

Bought 4 tickets for the Friday afternoon screening for myself and my roommates 2 weeks before opening... I think it will do $90+ million!

GORT · 05-08-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i think the average movie goer sees star trek as too nerdy, so i don't think it puts up wolverine type numbers. but i'm seeing this opening weekend

i'll throw out 65-75

Well next time you use your communicator sorry I mean cell phone you can thank the "nerd" who watched TOS and was inspired by it. Along with all the other "nerds" who watched it and grew up to be doctors and scientists and astronauts.

xtop · 05-08-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GORT

Well next time you use your communicator sorry I mean cell phone you can thank the "nerd" who watched TOS and was inspired by it. Along with all the other "nerds" who watched it and grew up to be doctors and scientists and astronauts.

it wasn't meant as a slight. i literally couldn't find anyone to go see this movie with me because its "star trek". your average moviegoer thinks the same thing.

and i have a hard time buying star trek is the reason for cell phones

but i get what you mean

toef · 05-08-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

it wasn't meant as a slight. i literally couldn't find anyone to go see this movie with me because its "star trek". your average moviegoer thinks the same thing.

and i have a hard time buying star trek is the reason for cell phones

but i get what you mean

These crazy Star Trek fans always get so defensive.

I don't think Star Trek had anything to do with cell phones. I'm pretty sure phones were around first, and it was obviously only a matter of time before they became portable.

And for every Star Trek fan that goes on to become a doctor, there is at least one that goes on to work at a video store.

Anyhow, I agree with xtop. I think the perceived nerdiness might keep some people away. If they hear good things about it (and by good, I mean "no, this isn't nerdy at all, it's great"), then the movie might have a good 2nd week.

There are tons of guys who probably think Wolverine is awesome, and their girlfriends think Hugh Jackman is a stud, so I'm not surprised Wolverine did well. Good luck getting a girl to see Star Trek... or admitting to a girl you want to see it.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-08-2009, 01:56 AM

I'm assuming this will be the best of Star Treks and will be underrated.

Diesel · 05-08-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by toefer

These crazy Star Trek fans always get so defensive.

I don't think Star Trek had anything to do with cell phones. I'm pretty sure phones were around first, and it was obviously only a matter of time before they became portable.

And for every Star Trek fan that goes on to become a doctor, there is at least one that goes on to work at a video store.

Anyhow, I agree with xtop. I think the perceived nerdiness might keep some people away. If they hear good things about it (and by good, I mean "no, this isn't nerdy at all, it's great"), then the movie might have a good 2nd week.

There are tons of guys who probably think Wolverine is awesome, and their girlfriends think Hugh Jackman is a stud, so I'm not surprised Wolverine did well. Good luck getting a girl to see Star Trek... or admitting to a girl you want to see it.

i think that would be the harder of the two

Blu Titan · 05-08-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

i think that would be the harder of the two

Not really....if the girl respects you, she won't (much) question your preferences. Before I got married I watched a bunch of Trek movies in the theater with different girlfriends and there were no complaints. I am watching this one with my wife, and my son.

supa_ordie · 05-08-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Not really....if the girl respects you, she won't (much) question your preferences. Before I got married I watched a bunch of Trek movies in the theater with different girlfriends and there were no complaints. I am watching this one with my wife, and my son.

Really? Nice. My wife could care less about Star Trek. But, she expects me to watch her dumb reality shows and HGTV with her....

Blu Titan · 05-08-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by supa_ordie

Really? Nice. My wife could care less about Star Trek. But, she expects me to watch her dumb reality shows and HGTV with her....

Well, there's a Brazilian soap opera that I watch (I watch pieces of it, and she watches the entire thing) with my wife. I just did it at my first cause she kept calling me over, but now I don't mind it.

Grevlin · 05-08-2009, 02:39 AM

I just saw it- it will sail past 90 mil this weekend.

GreenScar · 05-08-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Grevlin

I just saw it- it will sail past 90 mil this weekend.

So the question is, will you go see it again? That's where it makes it's money.

Grevlin · 05-08-2009, 02:47 AM

Yes

My sister said she wants to go see it again also- that NEVER happens.

Great acting
Great visuals
Smooth pace, and characters that draw you in.
Sound was as good as can be pumped out at a regular theater. (but on blu!

)

Gonna be one sweet blu!

Blu Titan · 05-08-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Grevlin

Yes

My sister said she wants to go see it again also- that NEVER happens.

Great acting
Great visuals
Smooth pace, and characters that draw you in.

Gonna be one sweet blu!

Great to hear that!

Diesel · 05-08-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Grevlin

Yes

My sister said she wants to go see it again also- that NEVER happens.

Great acting
Great visuals
Smooth pace, and characters that draw you in.

Gonna be one sweet blu!

sounds like i made a good choice in going to see this during the week

GreenScar · 05-08-2009, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Grevlin

Yes

My sister said she wants to go see it again also- that NEVER happens.

That's why this movie is going to make bank (eventually if not right away). A good (well made) story works every time.

Ernest Rister · 05-08-2009, 03:10 AM

Good luck getting a girl to see Star Trek... or admitting to a girl you want to see it.

I had to talk my wife out of going to the Thursday shows...we're going Sunday. She loves Trek. Good on you, mate, with the stereotypes.

View Poll Results: How much will Star Trek make opening weekend?
Under $40 million	5	2.58%
$40 - $50 million	7	3.61%
$50 - $60 million	11	5.67%
$60 - $70 million	19	9.79%
$70 -$80 million	50	25.77%
$80 - $90 million	30	15.46%
Over $90 million	72	37.11%
Voters: 194. You may not vote on this poll

05-08-2009, 02:47 AM	#116
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Yes My sister said she wants to go see it again also- that NEVER happens. Great acting Great visuals Smooth pace, and characters that draw you in. Sound was as good as can be pumped out at a regular theater. (but on blu! ) Gonna be one sweet blu! Last edited by Grevlin; 05-08-2009 at 02:50 AM.

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05-07-2009, 10:53 PM	#103
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05-08-2009, 12:40 AM	#104
supa_ordie Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Wichita, KS Blu-ray collection:139	Based on the fanbase of Star Trek over the past 43 years, a lot of people will go see it; fans of new and old. The movie may easily make close to $100 mil. opening weekend.

05-08-2009, 12:55 AM	#105
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Bought 4 tickets for the Friday afternoon screening for myself and my roommates 2 weeks before opening... I think it will do $90+ million!

05-08-2009, 01:56 AM	#109
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm assuming this will be the best of Star Treks and will be underrated.

05-08-2009, 02:39 AM	#114
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I just saw it- it will sail past 90 mil this weekend.

05-08-2009, 03:10 AM	#120
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Good luck getting a girl to see Star Trek... or admitting to a girl you want to see it. I had to talk my wife out of going to the Thursday shows...we're going Sunday. She loves Trek. Good on you, mate, with the stereotypes.

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