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Smurf Movie Review:
I should’ve walked out 30 minutes in, but my legs betrayed me. Easily the worst movie this year — honestly, scientists might need to invent a new rating below 1/10 for this one. Pretty sure 80% of the budget went straight into Rihanna’s handbag, and the other 20% went into blue paint.

But hey, we got a new Rihanna song out of it... so I guess it wasn’t completely useless. Just mostly.

Palehair:
No need to apologize, it didn't take them long to throw him under the bus and pretend they weren't dick riding.

Also you are literally chatting with a billionaire glazer...... What did you expect? Founded Tesla and SpaceX my ass

Bro really pulled out receipts like he’s writing a thesis—just to sound even dumber than I thought. If there’s anyone worth glazing, it’s literally billionaires. Y’all out here hyping musicians and influencers while I’m focused on the people actually moving markets.

Meanwhile, everything you’ve been stalking and screenshotting—what exactly have I gotten wrong? Tesla stock dipped this year, sure, but I’m still up an extra $52K because I bought in before Trump won—wouldn’t have happened otherwise. Bitcoin just hit $120K this week, highest in history, because BlackRock and the U.S. keep lifting crypto restrictions while your fave politicians were trying to kill it. That’s another $125K easy in my acct😭 since last year.

Iran’s currency? In a deeper mud.

Trump’s not perfect and he hasn't even done half of what he said he'd do—man’s shady as hell, no cap - But I’m not voting feelings only asinine people do. I’m voting numbers. And my numbers are loud.

A win 😭😭😭😭😭

You’re absolutely on point with that take, honestly. Smurfs isn’t sniffing $400 million, let alone $500 million. 😂 That kind of number feels like pure delusion right now. The rollout is ghostly quiet — for a theatrical release dropping July 18, it’s almost unsettling. No major promo beats, barely any Twitter discourse, even among the usual animation crowd.

And yeah, it’s like they’re putting all their chips on Rihanna showing up once or twice to sing and post an Instagram story. Which... girl hasn’t dropped an album in years, so expecting her to drive the whole campaign feels unserious. That’s not 2012 energy anymore.

Plus, your $250 million estimate is fair. If it even touches that, I’d call it a W, considering how little heat there is around it right now. Too many bigger titles out this summer, and families have options.

abduleez1:
Okay.
SMURFS isn't smelling anything $400mn sef talkless of 500mn. 😂😂😂

The marketing for that film is literally dead. I hardly hear anything about that project despite sleeping on film Twitter for months.

For a movie coming out in theatres on July 18 it is awfully QUIET.
That film would be lucky to even cross $250mn in my estimates.

I've been having a home run this year. So take my word seriously.

As for the anime I doubt it's breaking that record. It's home market is very weak for movies presently, so I doubt international sales will do much help for a franchise so heavily dependent on Japanese grosses.

GloriousGbola:
I am struggling to place the gender

😭😭😭 Bro he's only ten, he'll grow

I've not gotten to watch a series in ages 😭
Last series I watched was Andor which is a 10/10

Lana1:
Just finished House of David. There's a potential hit show there if they increase the budget and throw in some big fights and battles

It's already a hit 🎯

abduleez1:
Lmao.... 😂😂😂

Jokes aside, I also don't find her attractive. She's just selectively just okay on some instances where the hair, make-up and styling really fits her facial structure.
But overall, she's just there. Not bad. Not great, either.

That's why they picked her to play a tomboy role hotd

Achilles100:
I will probably get cooked for this , but after watching SIRENS I feel Milly Alcock is a dude/trans like Michelle Obama and Brigitte Macron.

You've not seen a lot of women IRL then because wtf😭

The BOY WHO LIVED!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
🥺🥺🥺😭 Let's fvkin go!

I'm dying to spoil Superman but some fellas here will slaughter me. Mr. Terrific is insanely phenomenal in this movie

Baddestguyp:
I was the number 1 hater of Barbie?
Do you have any proof of the above or it's just baseless claims as usual?


You ignored my entire point and went on a rant that conveniently ignored everything I said.

My statement is clear. I do not believe that marketing Supergirl to the Barbie crowd would work. Because Supergirl is a superhero movie and the superhero genre is male audience dominated.

I don't think even advertising it as a "Barbie-esqe" movie will bring in the "Barbie Female" audience. It would still be a superhero movie to them.

Dismissing every point I made with a simple term of "marketing will fix it" is lazy. Same as ignoring it and going on a long rant...

Of course everything I typed is my opinion. I may be wrong and I stand to be corrected.

There was a time I thought both of you were the same people 🙃

abduleez1:
Another prophecy awaiting fulfilment.....


TemporaryDamsel hope you dey see DOINGs.

Bow to our Merlin 🙇🏾‍♂️🤲🏾

Kaycee7:
Funny how no one has ever seen you call out any other agenda apart from the "woke agenda" claims peddled by right-wing grifters like Critical Drinker, Nerdrotic and co.

That’s cute—acting like I’m out here reading from some right-wing script just because you only notice when I mention woke stuff. I’ve complained about movies dragging for no reason, unnecessary sex scenes, lazy writing, forced nostalgia bait, bloated runtimes—basically all the usual things actual movie fans talk about. But sure, keep telling yourself it’s just “woke agenda” critiques so you can fit me into whatever little box your brain can handle. Must be exhausting thinking everything’s that one-dimensional.

Palehair:
Art being flexible and subjective already rendered your point moot, it can't be defined in a vacuum. There are movies that are created for the sole purpose of the visuals with little or no plot at all, they were just made to make people marvel at their cinematography, that's art to me, at the end of the day, it can't be restricted to follow a set of rules. There are movies that are made with agendas that overpower the story but because you relate to it, it's not seen as an "agenda" to you

I get that—art’s subjective, no argument there. But “subjective” doesn’t mean immune to critique. If a movie sacrifices basic storytelling for the sake of pushing an agenda—whether I agree with it or not—that’s still fair game to call out. And let’s not act like everyone suddenly loves plotless movies; most people aren’t lining up for vibes-only movies. You say it’s art when it hits your bias; cool, but don’t expect everyone else to swallow it without an opinion. Me making an opinion of a movie doesn't put me in a box

MacDaddy01:
If you are not a millionaire or US politician but you voted for Trump, you are a MAGA guy.


Don't deny your ideology.

My guy, that’s some toddler-level political analysis. “If you’re not rich and you voted Trump, you must be MAGA”? That’s how people who get their worldview from TikTok comment sections think. Reality is: most of us aren’t team blue or team red. Over half the country’s made up of independents and people who don’t trust either party. But sure, keep shouting MAGA like it’s the only vocabulary word you know.

Palehair:
It's a universal truth that all movies have an agenda that comes from either a collective which is the studio or from the director, some more subtle than others but an agenda non the less, they just happen to be either agendas you agree with or not

Sure, every movie reflects something—whether it’s the director’s worldview, the studio’s marketing angle, whatever. That’s normal. But there’s a difference between having a point of view and letting that point of view completely swallow the craft. When the story exists just to push a message instead of the message serving the story? That’s when it stops being art and starts feeling like a PowerPoint presentation with CGI

TemporaryHansel:
Which home run? If superman doesn't make a billion like you predicted, we'll chase you from this thread. Say no to false prophets.

😭😭😂

Kaycee7:
"into agenda you don't agree with or like"

It’s not about “agenda I don’t like.” That’s the lazy take people default to when they can’t separate personal bias from actual critique. If a story stops being a story and turns into a checklist of messaging bullet points, that’s just bad writing—whether I agree with it or not. I’m not here for lectures disguised as entertainment. I’m here for movies that respect the audience’s brain, not treat them like toddlers needing a worldview spoon-fed to them

MacDaddy01:
During US election period, you were supporting Trump.

Or maybe I'm wrong. I honestly thought that you were a MAGA guy. No vex

I voted for trump doesn't put me in a MAGA box bro

Kaycee7:
You do you too, babes. Just own it with your chest

I call it how I see it, man. If something leans too hard into agenda over story, I’ll say it. If it doesn’t, I’m not gonna force it just to feel part of the pack. That’s the difference: I’m not team-following, I’m just watching movies.

MacDaddy01:
Bro, I'm gonna call you out. It is your MAGA crew that has been shouting "woke superman" and they have been proven resoundingly wrong. Nerdrotic, Ben Shapiro etc.

It is like they have a script for ragebait and false outrage.

My MAGA crew?, when TF have I said I'm MAGA😂😭.
That’s fair—some of them definitely run on autopilot with the outrage. I’m not here defending that. But just because I rate or critique something doesn’t mean I’m riding with the whole “MAGA crew” either. I don’t move in echo chambers. If the movie’s good, it’s good. If it’s bad, it’s bad. Doesn’t always have to be some culture war storyline attached.

Kaycee7:
Join him? I'd be surprised if I've never let you know that you're a woke chanter till now

Probably I'm being misunderstood or you're just being ignorant. Anyways do you gurl

Nickshrapnel:
The hangover or LOTR if they appreciate art

Bro LOTR?? Really a 4 hours movie (3 of them make like 11 hours bro

abduleez1:
Easy tiger. Minecraft haul is around $955mn not that number. You're prolly mixing it up with Lilo and Stitch numbers.

It's still early days.... The release schedule for these movies are also different.

It's not doing similar numbers to these movies. International is a bit lukewarm in some markets (Asia and Europe). It also has literally 3 huge competition to fend off, F4, F1, Rebirth.

So.....fingers crossed. Around $700mn remains the goal.

Exactly😭 maybe people would watch Superman duo fantastic 4. I don't think fantastic 4 would make money tho tbvh

MSGAMBLE9:
So it will make Barbie kinda_Money?


Fingers crossed ...

Probably not

dcolumbus001:
hi guys please I need a favour

What movie will you play for a movie night for young adults 20-35 age group.

2 movie suggestions please

As someone who does this often, this movies do no wrong especially as a group
1. 21 and 22 jump Street- very safe comedy because everyone actually finds them funny
2. Crazy Rich Asians - for girls but guys would love this movie too
More
Baby Driver
Knives Out!

oyaskii:
Just thinking out loudly here. I have never been a fan of tracking what movie makes or didn't make, i use to care at some point, but i soon realize, it's neither here nor there. Do you as a fan, get an extra kick and faux bragging rights when a movie makes bank? Cuz i believe that should be the studios headache. I simply do not care for James Gunn that much, to be keeping up with all these, i just want to watch the movie, and get on with my day.

I mean, most of the the comments on the movie, since it's widespread premiere yesterday, has been on how much, it is currently making and not the critical aspect of it...if there is some sort of perceived fun attached to this particular discourse, i have most likely weaned myself of it.

I get your point — not everyone’s wired to care about box office numbers. But with Superman specifically, it’s a little different. This isn’t just about any movie making bank; it’s literally the reset button for the entire DC universe under James Gunn.

If Superman doesn’t perform, it’s not just “oh well, next movie.” It’s the foundation cracking before the house is even built. Studios take those numbers seriously because they decide what gets greenlit next, what budgets get slashed, or if the whole thing gets quietly scrapped.

So yeah, it’s not just faux bragging rights. It’s people tracking whether DC finally gets its act together or if we’re back to square one. Especially after years of hit-or-miss projects, there’s this energy like: “Please let this one actually land.”

End of the day, if you don’t care, that’s fair. But some folks watch the numbers like stock prices because the ripple effect is real. No one wants to invest feelings in another cinematic universe that gets rebooted mid-stride again.

Also, I enjoy tracking numbers because it's also part of my job🤷🏾‍♂️

Minecraft was 57mn and made 977 million bucks. There's potential here

Kaycee7:
It's not woke because the majority like it and it's making money, as well as, the 3 leads being white and 2/3rds male.
They'll wait for the next CBM with a woman and/or PoC to resume their woke chants

Wait o, I hope you aren't joining him to say I'm a woke chanter

MSGAMBLE9:
Watch them shamefully backtrack with the International looking pale so far... It will even struggle to get past $600m with below $ 250m opening weekend...


We will be here...

Superman just previewed higher than Barbie and has the biggest opening night of 2025👀