Godzilla and King Kong are *again* doing their part to save movie theaters, this time not from a global pandemic but from Hollywood's own shortsightedness.
I know Godzilla vs. Kong opened up on a Wednesday, but if we just look at that film's three day gross ($31.6 million), The New Empire is going to double that and do a whole lot more than that. As long as it doesn't have legs akin to The Flash over the Easter weekend, $70M+ is in store for this movie. Technically, that would qualify it as a break out sequel. That's two in a row for Warner Bros. (and Legendary) this year and in the same exact month.
Also, I saw the film yesterday at the first preview screening (in IMAX 3D) and the audience that was there applauded at the end. That's a very encouraging sign that this sequel will be doing very well with general audiences and more than just fans of Godzilla, King Kong, or the Monsterverse. Even if I thought the movie was ok, I can't deny that it does work as a solid big-budgeted action crowdpleaser that's elevated by seeing it on the biggest screen possible.
Oh, definitely. If there's anything I'll give these Monsterverse movies (especially these last two) is that the action scenes and the visuals are both great and offer plenty of entertainment value. I also really appreciate the use of color, which (not to go on a rant) is something that a lot of modern Hollywood blockbusters or just blockbusters in general could use to make their action more visually interesting.
Saw it this afternoon and had a great time. Loved the Edgar Rice Burroughs vibes although I shudder to think of the insurance claims for all the damage to cities and landmarks. 🙃
I know Godzilla vs. Kong opened up on a Wednesday, but if we just look at that film's three day gross ($31.6 million), The New Empire is going to double that and do a whole lot more than that. As long as it doesn't have legs akin to The Flash over the Easter weekend, $70M+ is in store for this movie. Technically, that would qualify it as a break out sequel. That's two in a row for Warner Bros. (and Legendary) this year and in the same exact month.
Also, I saw the film yesterday at the first preview screening (in IMAX 3D) and the audience that was there applauded at the end. That's a very encouraging sign that this sequel will be doing very well with general audiences and more than just fans of Godzilla, King Kong, or the Monsterverse. Even if I thought the movie was ok, I can't deny that it does work as a solid big-budgeted action crowdpleaser that's elevated by seeing it on the biggest screen possible.
It helps that the movie has a very strong third act and ends on a high note. But yes to everything you said.
Oh, definitely. If there's anything I'll give these Monsterverse movies (especially these last two) is that the action scenes and the visuals are both great and offer plenty of entertainment value. I also really appreciate the use of color, which (not to go on a rant) is something that a lot of modern Hollywood blockbusters or just blockbusters in general could use to make their action more visually interesting.
Saw it this afternoon and had a great time. Loved the Edgar Rice Burroughs vibes although I shudder to think of the insurance claims for all the damage to cities and landmarks. 🙃