KoiceReloaded:


First, bigger doesn't always mean better. The movie that appeals to the fans the most will ultimately win, and my smart money is on MCU's Black Widow, going by MCU's almost 100% success rate in the B.O.

2nd, a month cushion is not enough. A post-movie hype can exceed 6 months, and sometimes can even last a full year - history has acquainted me with this fact. Remember when Endgame destroyed Shazam commercially? Or, further back when TDK (2008) took Iron-Man (2008) to the cleaners commercially? Bottom line, releasing a movie close to the competition is very risky, and it's a coin toss ascertaining who comes out tops.

3rd, the fact is Disney has very doting fandom all over the world, particularly in China and Japan - two huge markets, and this gives an MCU superhero movie a considerable edge over the competition.

4th. No Time to Die is a different genre movie, and thus, not a direct competitor, and besides, Bond movies are not exactly known for setting the B.O on fire. Black Widow should be fine, methinks.


Fini.

abduleez1:


Yea, I know bigger don't always mean better.

Months of Post movie hype don't rally as big as before. Besides Endgame and Shazam had only 3 weekends apart. And Shazam wasn't intended to make mega bucks, expectations were pretty decent. The results for Shazam were expected given its closeness to Endgame.
Besides, in recent times, movie I can still remember rallying strong for over a month +(asides Endgame) was Joker where it destroyed every other movie from Terminator, IT, Gemini Man, Rambo and Maleficent.

DC /Wonder Woman also has huge fan base, including China (evident in Aquaman). Also worldwide, Suicide Squad and Joker comes to mind since they both didn't release in China and were Successful financially, even though the previous was a bad movie overall.

I'm not really even bothered about No Time To Die, I just used it to buttress my point . The real threat will be from Fast 9 franchise and we all know it's a juggernaut box office wise. It's release few weeks after Black widow and few weeks before Wonder Woman 1984. That's main reason why I think Widow won't be lit in the box office as you think. It will make money sure, but I don't see it surpassing $800mn. TBH anything around $650-750mn.

Besides, movies don't ball several months after release unlike before. Even Endgame drop dead after 6 weeks upon all it's hype and anticipation. It only needed 3-4 weeks to make all the money it needed, that's how box office work these days.

Only Joker I can remember broke the norm recently. Probably cos of in part Oscar season chatter and controversy.

J2381:
your first point show you know absolutely nothing about what you're typing. If you've traveled and lived in different parts of Nigeria, you'll know just how this old men 'deal' with these young girls. I'm sure the words 'sugar daddy' is alien to you.

realestniggah:




Stallion should retire, Man already looks and walks like a robot. These celebrities living on past glory should know when to quit. He has no business doing movies anymore. The last installment of the Rambo franchise was one of greatest pile of horseshit I've ever seen on television, It has one of the worst OTT action scene, if you can call it that, it so bad you loose IQ and brain cells. Baba should retire, Although I know they always come back for the money anyway.

KoiceReloaded:


This is the film I have decided that I am never gonna watch, for the fact that instinctively, I'm well aware that it's a dumpster fire. I just cannot bring myself to suspend belief that a seventy something year old man ( practically alexistaiwo's age mate) can cut through able bodied young men like they're nothing. It's a physical impossibility to say the least.

mekaprime:


Lolz..Chairman, how did you know he cut through able bodied young men as if they were nothing?.. I can remember you saying you haven't even seen the movie yet & you ain't planning on seeing it. The fact is that he didn't do it with ease.
And again, it's not entirely impossible sir, even for a man as old as Rambo. Don't forget, he's a war hero, a fvcking killing machine, our people say that An old woman doesn't grow old or forget a dance she can dance or dances

From the anatomy POV, there is an angle you'd hit the rib from especially that point were the Costal Cartilage joins the Sternum( as we all know, Cartilage are soft, firm connective tissues unlike their bone counterpart).
If with a knife(the Rambo's kinda knife), you trust towards that particular point with force, you should be able to separate the Sternum from the Costal Cartilage, which bears the rib. And once this is done, you can easily break through the rest of the ribs by placing the knife at the already displaced rib & sliding down in a vertical motion, with at least minimal force & you should be able to displace all the ribs in that position, down to the 10th false rib.

abduleez1:


Nope, not yet. These days I'm finding it difficult watching TV shows/ movies. But I'll catch up with it sooner or later just before the Birds of Prey movie.

Based on comments and reviews from members of my DC FB GROUP, they all saying it's high on cursing or swear words. Not kid friendly if you're American I guess. I'm hearing it's more adult oriented, just like DCAU.

ornicus:

With a cocktail of burantashi and viagra and tramadol, and if the girl is unlucky they have a stroke and die in the act and end up on fp.happened to one of my old bosses. To quote one saucy chick. Old man, stay in your lane and face your madam with missionary position and slow strokes

ornicus:

definitely R

and violent

KoiceReloaded:


Muscle memory never goes away, that's why in testimonial matches, long retired soccer legends are often seen playing with flair, but without their youthful speed, and quickness of movements agility, due to their advanced age. It thus makes for a friendly match played in a sluggish pace, but elegant manner. You should note that the average age of these ex-professionals is usually between 40 and 60 years, and yet, their strength and stamina have considerably deteriorated, as opposed to soccer players still in their prime.

So to address your postulations, a 70 year old war veteran will probably still be a deadly foe with a firearm, but in a close-combat, they are at a considerable disadvantage. Due to muscle memory, they will most likely still recall combat skills, and pressure points of the anatomy, but will lack the speed and vigor needed to execute them efficaciously and precisely. At the end of the day, they will invariably have their old assess handed to them by a lesser trained, but much younger and stronger adversary.

So my point still stands, it's a physical impossibility for a 70 year old guy to cut through a throng of able bodied young men alone. It's a ridiculous notion.

Rambo (2019) wants you to suspend belief, but alas, they took their outrageous ideas too far.

KoiceReloaded:


Bro, MCU movies post-theatrical release hype is typically 2 months, and often can go up to 4 months (Endgame comes to mind). I live blocks away from a popular movie theater, so I would know. How do you think they make so much money? They release digital copies only when they have finished miking theatrical sales to their last drop.

Fast and Furious won't do shit to Black Widow's B.O success for the same reason No Time To Die's premier won't directly effect it - it's a different genre movie. Fans can watch both consecutively on the same day, because they tell different stories, and chart different themes.

Bro, Captain Marvel that wasn't interesting somehow managed to make it into the billion dollar club. That's the power of fanbase. If a not very well liked character like Cap'n Marvel could smash the B.O, what makes you think fan favorite, Natasha Romanoff, won't do the same? Can't honestly remember the last time a MCU film failed to cross a billion dollar mark. Suffice to say, Black Widow's tremendous B.O success is all but guaranteed. Bookmark this page for posterity.

mekaprime:




I still stand on my argument that it's not an impossible feat for a 70 year old veteran war hero to cut through an able bodied young man, taking his emotions at that particular time into consideration. Just search for that particular scene and watch, & you should have a clearer understanding why i insist that it is not an impossible or ridiculous feat.

KoiceReloaded:


Bro, you watch too much movie that you've forgetten what real life entails. Imagine saying a 70ish old man can best a young man in a close-combat?!? 70 years old! That's a nursing home/ride on a wheel chair/use walking aid age, bro.

If you're so physically weak that a 70ish old man can wipe the floor with you in a close-combat, good for you. As for myself, I know for a fact that a 70ish old man cannot land a single punch on me, war veteran or not.

mekaprime:


Hahahaha.. this man you no day gree break nor bend I swear. There was no physical close-combat between the two, it was a case of a chicken led to the slaughter house. The dude was pegged to the wall on all his four joints with arrows, invariably, he was helplessly fixed to the wall & Baba patiently took his time and did the cutting. Just see that scene alone & you'll understand better. Chie! koice no go kill person iswear.

Babaheekmat:
Na so one mumu lied to me that Terminator dark fate was shit..

The movie was lit..


Am watching that Rambo for sure. Sylvester Stallone never dissapoints

mekaprime:


Hahahaha.. this man you no day gree break nor bend I swear. There was no physical close-combat between the two, it was a case of a chicken led to the slaughter house. The dude was pegged to the wall on all his four joints with arrows, invariably, he was helplessly fixed to the wall & Baba patiently took his time and did the cutting. Just see that scene alone & you'll understand better. Chie! koice no go kill person iswear.

KoiceReloaded:



Who is the mumu? Don't be afraid, speak without fear, I got your back.

KoiceReloaded:


Wait, he didn't engage his adversaries in close-combat?

Gmajor:
Joker 2019



This movie is beautifully shot and the acting (especially from the titular character) was top notch. When phoenix took off his shirt his body is quite ... So I'm guessing he lost a lot of weight for the role. It's always nice to see people who are dedicated to their craft.


However, I must acknowledge that watching this movie felt like a chore. The movie takes "slow burn" to a whole level. In fact, it took me three days to get through the movie. The ending was quite cathartic and interesting but the majority of the movie just dragged on and on.

A lot of people have gone as far as saying that if you don't think that this movie is the best thing to happen to cinema, it's because you are dumb and have a low IQ. I think that has made some people who may not have enjoyed the movie to jump on the bandwagon for fear of being bullied.


Another problem I have with this movie is that this is too little of the Joker in it.
We only get to see the joker at almost the tail end of the movie.
Granted, this is an origin story, but that is still not enough excuse.
Now imagine if you went to see Iron Man 1 and the movie was basically about the arrogant weapon manufacturer who gets kidnapped, builds an iron suit while he was kidnapped and then ends when he escapes from captivity. This concept will still be interesting but it doesn't have enough Iron Man in it.

I also have a question. Where does this joker fit into when looking at the big picture? Is he supposed to be the same joker in suicide squad?
He looks like he is in his late 30's or early 40's but Bruce looks barely 11 years old. So am I supposed to believe that in the future this uncharismatic man in his late 50's to early 60's will pose a problem to Batman?

MacDaddy01:



Most of Rambo's kills in Mexico were stealth kills. He killed guards by surprise.

Most of his kills at the ranch were from traps and shooting.


I dont recall many hand to hand combats. Except where he was beaten by 100 Mexican guys


This old man Rambo was not too unrealistic in my view

mekaprime:

Yes, he didn't. And when he tried earlier on, against 50 Mexicans, they brutally messed him up. Sir, see the movie na Haba!! data no cheap for US enh, what's your excuse?

alexistaiwo:
Now this is how to write a review.


I share your sentiments and you couldn't have said it better.

KoiceReloaded:


I assumed that he took down a bunch of guys in close-combat. If it's stealth like you said, then it's more believable.

I'll give it a watch later this week, and post my review. Thumbs up for making me reason.

alexistaiwo:
Now this is how to write a review.


I share your sentiments and you couldn't have said it better.

mekaprime:


Hahahaha.. this man you no day gree break nor bend I swear. There was no physical close-combat between the two, it was a case of a chicken led to the slaughter house. The dude was pegged to the wall on all his four joints with arrows, invariably, he was helplessly fixed to the wall & Baba patiently took his time and did the cutting. Just see that scene alone & you'll understand better. Chie! koice no go kill person iswear.

KoiceReloaded:


That's not how to write a review. It's an epistle and rant by someone that doesn't know what he's talking about.