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Some people can never have sense in this life, just following every retard who posts about box office numbers, which, by the way, is something anyone can do. Now, you're talking about front-loading as if there's any movie that doesn't drop after its opening day, or as if the drop percentage is the sole factor determining a movie's final box office performance. Even in the screenshot he shared, Thor: Love and Thunder, with a 40% drop, still made $760 million, while Deadpool and Wolverine, with a 36% drop, grossed over a billion dollars. Talking as if Superman is about to surpass these numbers with its impressive second day drop.

Fantastic Four: First Steps now projected to gross $125m in its 3-day opening weekend. 🔥🔥🔥

Fantastic Four: First Steps had the biggest preview sales of 2025 grossing $24.4 million in previews. 🔥🔥🔥

MSGAMBLE9:
Marvel Studios’ #TheFantasticFour: First Steps....The Blue Carpet Premiere ....

Thank goodness this movie turned out well. I always believed it could either be really bad or really good. Given his work on WandaVision and now this, Matt has the potential to become a top director for CBM. Now we wait for audience reviews.

MacDaddy01:
Nope. AI can only do so much. 3 body problem. You cannot program for all the parameters considering that superman can fly- a 3d body fighting on a 6 axis scale.

A human being has to watch to account for unforseen variables. The environment can change. A 3rd party can join the fight.

In fact, ironman analysing fight patterns in real time is unrealistic. Imagine analysing Mike Tyson while fighting in the ring- even if you know that the punch is coming, how fast are you to dodge it or to even counter it? Even if you can analyse and counter, what about defence? Captain America can move into a defensive stance with his shield.

Just some food for thought

Furthermore, the many computer screens and geek workers show that Lex Luthor is a control freak. It is a subtle reference in addition to his need to keep all his ex girlfriends caged.

Trying to introduce realism into a comic book movie simply doesn’t work—it’s well beyond that point. The possibilities of what AI can do in a film are virtually limitless, and it all depends on how advanced the technology is. Plus, the villain fighting Superman in this clip can also fly and match his speed, so realism isn’t really the issue here.

What Tony did with FRIDAY is completely understandable—it’s all about analyzing the fighting patterns. After the first punch, what comes next? Another hit to the face? An uppercut? And then what follows that? Learning these patterns, along with understanding how fast your opponent lands them is key to shifting the fight in your favor. I've seen countless characters use this strategy to take down their enemies in movies. No fighting pattern is unbeatable—not even Mike Tyson’s. His aggressive jabs, footwork, head movements, peekaboo defense, and 1-2-3 shovel hook combo have been countered before. Fighters like Evander Holyfield used his head movement, footwork, and speed to avoid Tyson’s punches and land powerful counters, eventually winning the match.

Lastly, what you said in your last paragraph really makes Lex Luthor look like a complete joke in this movie.

oyaskii:
lol in a twisted funny irony, if i didn't see Lex Luthor or Superman in that clip, my muscle memory will instantly jolt me to think that this was infact a[i]MCU flick/i] (which you love so much btw) ...

same exact template...same exact execution 😬😩. I mean, this is basically what Ironman does with Jarvis, in battle mode.
No?.

Now it's, no gain saying, it's probably so, because, one of the Chief architect of the MCU also made this movie.and here in lies the problem...If you as an MCU fanatic, say you suddenly have a bone to pick with this formula, then you might as well, be admitting you hate the MCU..😩 because this overly comedic superhero thingy is what the MCU ate good with over the years tbh.

Well said. Since you now have amnesia, let me remind you that I wrote a detailed post on this thread months ago in which I criticised how James Gunn handled Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. You didn’t accuse me of being an MCU hater back then—so what’s changed now? I’m not exactly a DCU fan either, but this isn’t the first time I’ve criticized the way Gunn has used a character.

Secondly, JARVIS is far more advanced than Lex Luthor’s league of idiots shown in that clip. The commands they received weren’t even simultaneous—there were time gaps between them—yet one of them could not manage it with one supercomputer. In Captain America: Civil War, all Tony had to say was, ‘Analyze his fighting pattern,’ and FRIDAY used predictive analysis to study Steve’s moves and adjust the suit’s responses in real-time. This essentially turned Iron Man’s suit into a reactive, adaptive fighter within seconds.

Functionally, FRIDAY is even considered a downgrade from JARVIS. JARVIS was built to manage home systems, operate suits, handle hacking, and perform complex data analysis. FRIDAY, on the other hand, was just introduced mainly for combat support after JARVIS evolved into Vision.

I really didn’t need to see this nonsense on my YouTube this fine afternoon. Can’t he just analyze his fight patterns and let the AI take control while he watches? How many computers and operators do you actually need to control your goon in a fight? Someone actually thought Lex Luthor would look cool mentioning bra sizes in a fight.🤦🏾‍♂️

https://youtube.com/shorts/H4dnDvJhABU?si=AJNSdN1k1PM9afws

"Johnny loves space and women" the Johnny I know and want. Amazing visuals as usual. 😊



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWvG4-QARUY?si=7Nf73QaIWqFvcpkO

The New Avengers (2025) - 80%

I wasn’t expecting the film to be so emotionally profound—it truly was an emotional rollercoaster. Initially, I anticipated a standard action-packed experience, but it quickly became clear that the filmmakers were exploring a deeper thematic direction. I can clearly see why some slow individuals might find it hard to grasp the direction of the movie, particularly those who don't think comic book movies should carry more thematic weight like tackling real-world issues such as depression, substance abuse, trauma, and social isolation.

The film’s focus on mental health gave the story a familiar resonance, but it was presented in a refreshing and impactful way. I now understand why critics responded so positively—this feels like a long-awaited breakthrough where the MCU finally offered audiences something emotionally relatable and meaningful.

It also reminded me of other ambitious films that took similar narrative risks but failed to perform commercially. It's unfortunate, but studios have long had contingency plans for movies that underperform at the box office. Fortunately, theatrical revenue is only one part of a film’s overall profitability. With its digital release on platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, and the upcoming Disney+ launch, I’m confident this remarkable project will eventually find financial success—even if the public isn’t made fully aware of its digital earnings.

Alright now I'm pumped. The choir echoing FANTASTIC FOUR!!! over and over again was a good choice for BG music. 😂




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18QQWa5MEcs?si=aRHopREW8YUbR5Uu

phr0nesis:
Omo you see the budget?

If that movie no make at least $900m, na flop e be o. With $155m on it's first weekend, and Jurassic Park releasing next weekend, I don't see it hitting $900m globally.

According to Wikipedia, the reported budget of the film is $225 million. However, the producers and director claim that the budget is just tens of millions short of $300 million, while other sources estimate it to be around $250 million. If we take the $250 million figure as accurate, the film would need to gross approximately $700 to $750 million at the box office to break even, based on box office earnings alone. If the film fails to reach this threshold, it would be considered a 'box office flop.' I think this is the point you're trying to make.

However, it's important to note that a film can still generate significant revenue through other channels, such as streaming services, paid digital releases, home entertainment (DVD/Blu-ray), TV and cable syndication, merchandising, licensing, and theme park tie-ins. For instance, companies like Disney have managed to recover or even profit from films that initially flopped at the box office, like John Carter. That said, digital revenue remains somewhat opaque so the exact figures for how much a film makes through these channels are rarely disclosed to the public.

Martinez39s:
In as much as female nature is invariably universal, some women are more calculative and smarter than others. Some won't easily fall for certain things that others will fall for (though they have the same objectives, some will be shrewd to thoroughly clear doubts and ensure safety before jumping ship). For example, some women will fall for strange numbers asking them out while others will be careful and suspect if their boyfriend is orchestrating it all to test them. This can be due to experience or common sense.

Your girlfriend, if she goes on to date someone else, will more careful given the experience she just had with you. Her future boyfriend will see it as a win? Lol. Maybe she was too careful in your tests because she was caught blatantly in the past. Many of these updates (e.g. boyfriend testing you, etc) have already been dicussed in many female whatsapp groups. Some even go as far a having a secret phone that their husbands and boyfriends don't know about and will likely never find.

Some have some experiences that others don't have. Sometimes, a woman's response to accounts online will depend on circumstances and factors. For example, what is your status and the perceived status of the guy asking her if she has a boyfriend? It is easy for a woman to reject a guy who has a lower status for relationship. Would that be the pass you were looking for? If it were a much richer guy whose identity she had verified and was sure to bag, would she have rejected?

You just need to accept that no woman is beyond hypergamy. Your mother, sisters, girlfriend and all the woman alive, dead and yet to be born will jump ship for the better deal. No woman is different. If you are looking for a relationship, you must have this in mind and proceed wisely: in how you trust, in how you invest in her, in how you lead, in how you prepare for a possible rainy day and disappointment from your spouse, etc. Stop looking for a different woman who only exists in lala land. If your girlfriend had an option better than you, she would leave you.

Life is just what it is. Hypergamy is not going anywhere. Hypergamy is not good or bad (personally, I think it is good), it is an unchangeable part of human life. Make peace with it.

Just stumbled on this great thread and I find Martinez still dropping gems. What a fine Sunday.

SINNERS (2025) - 60%

Started off promising but went downhill fast. The final act was underwhelming. I'll add this one to my list of unexpected disappointments along with David Fincher's "The Killer".

BlackManta:
Hmmmm

I never see wetin won make me run go dey shout we are back. 🙄 Make them dey play.

Another peak casting.

phr0nesis:
Far better option than Cynthia Erivo

She is quite attractive. I believe I recognize her from the Batman movie, although I didn't have a clear view of her then. I did say before that there are more suitable choices to portray Storm than world record ugly Cynthia Erivo.

Peak casting. PEAK!!!!

joseph1832:
What Are you insinuating, that Ironman and Black Widow aren't truly dead?

Keep an open mind that's all I'm saying.

BlackManta:
Taskmaster is GONE. There's no "true" version waiting to be unveiled. That ship has sailed.

This is exactly what Zack Snyder did when fans complained about Doomsday in BVS. He claimed that Doomsday wasn't the "real" one and that the "real" Doomsday was gonna show up in the future at some point.

It's such a silly and stupid excuse. You mess up a character and try to defend it by saying it's not the real one. Only a 10 year old would fall for that.

Why do a "fake" version of a character to begin with? Who asked for that?

Don't let them decieve you.
Taskmaster is GONE. Forget about it.

With this whole multiverse thing going on if you believe anyone is truly gone I have no words for you.

BlackManta:
Ironheart is gonna be another stinker

They don't even have the courage to market it. It comes out next month and I haven't seen a single poster or trailer.

How do you expect marvel to spend much marketing a mini series that currently lacks plans for continuation. It's not even as if ironheart is a popular character like Loki. Anyways fingers crossed till it's audience and critic reviews are out.

MSGAMBLE9:
The only downside is Feige and Co. messing up and wasting deep character like Taskmaster who can be New Avenger capable villain going forward since she can match them combined in skillset and strength wise same way they wasted Quicksilver....

Have you heard anything about Quicksilver being part of new X-Men rooster?

I have heard rumors suggesting that the Taskmaster depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe may not be the authentic rendition of the character. It is speculated that the true version of Taskmaster might be unveiled when deemed necessary by the creators. While hopeful, I'm not counting on them to do anything with the character anytime soon. Unfortunately I haven't heard anything about quicksilver.

Cinemascore is out!!!

MSGAMBLE9:
I noticed the fuss like Marvel employs "Nostalgic Sentiments" for Success while forgetting the eyesore Flash did the same buh was a Colossal failure ( even with multiple Batman ).... They have stopped saying Marvel paid critics battle cry now ....


Na you get the time....

Apparently Marvel paid the audience too because how is this score even higher?

MSGAMBLE9:
You sef get time.... We've seen their woeful soft reboot, we are about to witness their hard reboot....


Each time Marvel takes a Breath, their little "reboot" Trembles!!!

I thought I was alone in recognizing the nonsense being disseminated here this afternoon. Marvel seemingly possesses a level of influence over critics that allows for potential manipulation, yet they failed to leverage this power to generate positive reviews for their $350 million politically charged film, at least have them say you fixed it after the extensive reshoots. It's this average stake, after-thought that they will sway the critics across America and Europe to generate fake hype for. It appears as though these guys are merely typing without thinking which is not out of the norm anyway.

Observing DC tards on this platform and beyond attempting to play down our modest Suicide Squad project as if daddy Gunn didn't make his own attempt in 2021 with a similar budget, which blew up in his face, generating less revenue than its production costs. Subsequently, they blamed its outcome entirely on the impact of the pandemic, despite the fact that "No Time to Die" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" released in the same fücking year. Oh, well.

phr0nesis:
You are actually proving my point.
CA4 earned slightly more than what's projected for The Thunderbolt and yet it's currently struggling to break even. It's first weekend was big, but not the subsequent ones. If The Thunderbolt is going to be a hit, it's sophomore weekend has to be better than that of CA4.

It already has positive critical reception something that CA4 struggled with. I'll say it will be just fine.

MSGAMBLE9:
Have also read IGN, CBR and other glowing reviews from European premier...


Hopes it translates to big numbers ( the MCU's kind)

Amen.

phr0nesis:
You'll have to wait for the second weekend to know if you are back. Brave New World had similar numbers in its first weekend.

CA4 is not even a suitable example for the narrative you are attempting to convey. Before its opening weekend, it was estimated to make $88.5 million, which escalated to $100 million when including Monday (President's Day). The movie managed to meet these projections by earning $88.8 million over the initial three days and reaching the $100 million mark on Monday. Furthermore, it acquired an extra $92 million in international revenue, culminating in a total opening weekend income of $192 million. This figure surpasses what Thunderbolts is currently anticipated to generate globally in its opening weekend.

The MCU currently winning in the movies and series section and I'm here to appreciate it. 🔥🔥We are so back. 💣

"What the MCU needs right now"? oh my fück we are so back!!!