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i remember when rocketman with Harland Williams came out - I actually really enjoyed it but it was a kids film that under performed for whatever reasons. Kids films can be hard genre. I hope one day just to get a chance for my family film script G.I BRO (Goonies meets Iron Eagle) gets bought, made and then pulled apart in forums like this.

The same goes for the reboot of Total Recall, Conan, RoboCop. Studios thought it would be a success like in the 80's.

Well if all these studios eat up each other it’s less jobs. Just waiting for Disney to be our new overlords lol

The film was well-rated by most critics, and the two families that I know who saw it back in January loved it.

The box office situation obviously could have been better, and the results reflect all of the competition (theatrical or non-theatrical); release date strategies; and marketing strategies. Some do well, and some don't.

I'd ask you if you actually saw it, but you said you based your "it sucks" opinion on only the trailer, and you don't exactly look like you were in the target audience, either.

Best fortunes in your creative endeavors, Bager!

“Film is the most important art and it has the power to change the universe.”— Milos Stehlik

REST IN PEACE, MILOS STEHLIK (February 6, 1949 - July 6, 2019)

Kids films also have a library value which other films don’t. The Lion King was released every 5-10 years with a new DVD print.

Damn. Now I'm wanting to see it from that perspective. Seems it would be more intriguing coming from that angle. Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

I think it was a great film killed by marketing. All the advertising painted like a thriller when it was just a good love story.

The audience that turned up hated it.

The advantage is the audience would get the full impact of what Jen feels. The downside is it wouldn't make Chris Pratt a sympathetic character. Someone explaining why they did a terrible deed is unlikely to garner much sympathy. Having the Chris Pratt scenes showed as a flashback has problems: It's either showed as him telling her about what he went through, why should she believe him, or as an accurate portrayal of what happened, takes away from her emotional impact of what happened. The last proposal for an ending would make for a good basis for a franchise or TV series. How different people react to a horrible situation.

I absolutely love this perspective!!!

PASSENGERS scored $100M domestic and $200M international for $300M total. Nearly a three time ROI. Hardly a bomb financially. It's certified fresh by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, though barely, and a solid 7 on imdb. It did not fare as well with critics

Polarization is due to the controversial deception by Pratt. The script as written works fine. Audience reaction depends on how that deception is accepted.

Well my favorite film was "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" and my friends and I got to hang out with the director and cast. But people like Walton Goggins, Tessa Thompson, and Shia Labeouf were hanging out in lounges and in theaters watching screenings with us.

You can message me Pamela and I’ll tell you all my stories :)

Its on my 2020 agenda cos that’s when Im touring States. However I did meet whole Sundance team 2014 in London, cos they did a one off stint there. We all stayed in Langham Hilton cos sponsor friend got invites for whole weeks parties. They certainly rock! Apparently they had a copycat London 90s and Sundance put the phone down on them.

Debbie - I'll try to get over there next year.

@Doug Great if you there. Sundance festival on its own home turf (only met them London) is on my wish list and money in pot for travel.

Good luck with it! Traveling the festivals? I hear Toronto is coming up.

Unfortunately not any time soon, I haven't even begun production yet.

Oh! I thought this was a preview. Have fun!

Good luck, man. Piece of advice... really have to be careful to even out the sound. Sound will sink a project faster than a soft image.

Hi Maurice! Like the trailer.

Hi Eric. You'll love it here. Invite sent.

Welcome Eric!

Welcome Eric!

Hiya Eric!

Hi Eric! Glad to see you on here.

Welcome David and good sailing.

Hi David! Nice to meet you :)

Good to connect David.

Welcome to our "little" family David!!!!

Hi David. Fellow midwesterner here!

Welcome Nadia

Hi Nadia!

Hi Nadia! Nice to meet you :)

Welcome & Good Luck Nadia!