Scott Pilgrim gets dominated.

[8-Bit Grin]

You know, I'm actually kind of surprised.
I know that I shouldn't be; the cheese factor was off the charts.
But plenty of television channels hyped it, and many of my friends wanted to see it.
(Just a note, they are a diverse crowd)
Meh, who cares. It'll be an underground film I'll enjoy. Knock my indie-cred up a notch.

 

[lifesucksadapt]

Friends, I bring terrible news. And the worst part is, you probably already know on the inside.

Friday, Scott Pilgrim and The Expendables opened, and Scott Pilgrim got DESTROYED. The Expendables grossed around $35 million, while Scott Pilgrim was took in around $10.5 million.

The most crushing news of all is that it apparently took $60 million to produce.

This CANNOT end well.

And I honestly don't see the appeal of the expendables. Yeah all the great actors, but the movie itself looked sub par.

Its not fair... Now I know how Cabela feels...

Well did you honestly think scott pilgrim would stack up well to a movie like the expendebels, scott pilgrim is definently awsome but its an accquired taste, the expendables can be enjoyed by lots of people plus LOOK AT THE LINE UP FOR THE EXPENDEBELS it's unreal, its like someone wasn't content with just making a B level action movie. No they had to go round up all the best B level action movie stars from the past few decades, im not trying to be a jerk im just saying you shouldn't compare them its way too one sided.

 

[Cherry Cola]

Actually looking at those numbers, is it really that bad? The only thing they ensure is that there won't be a sequel and we don't want a sequel anyway do we?

Besides, I bet Terry Gilliam would kill for success like that.

This is actually the best comment I've read here. MINE SHRIVELS BEFORE IT!

Because really, how does it matter? It's not a dick waving contest. Are you upset that people didn't go see a film you think is really good? Well I'm upset that Cannes films don't get shown in mainstream cinemas, but it's not that big of a deal. Are you upset that a film you think is worse than the one you like is performing better? You should be more mature than that. Are you upset that this will mean that there will be no sequel for the movie you like? Why would you need a sequel when the film is probably better of without it?

The Expendables outperformed Scott Pilgrim, so what? You still saw it, and you still enjoyed it. That's what matters.

 

[HereForFreeFood]

You're my hero of the day.

I really should design a medal or some shit.

Some shit would be just fine

 

[V8 Ninja]

Two things:

#1. Don't go up against competition.

#2. Make sure your targeted audience isn't about 2% of the American population.

 

[Dapper Ninja]

What the hell, guys? Does anyone who has bashed Scott Pilgrim in this thread even know what they're talking about?

First of all, I'd like to address the comic-haters. Do you know what "indie" means? It's short for independent. As in, independent comic. Something being indie does not automatically mean that it is nothing but smug hipster douche bags telling you how inferior you are to them. It means the comic is not being published by a major company like Marvel or DC. Scott Pilgrim is a comic that is written by a nerd, for nerds. It's basically a great big celebration of gaming and nerdiness. What part of that description says "smug hipster douche bag" to you?

As for the movie itself, it's written and directed by Edgar Wright. The guy who made Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. What more incentive do you need to see a movie? And the movie is a faithful, high-quality adaptation that preserves the quirkiness and originality of the comic. You're honestly going to not only avoid, but condemn this movie because it stars an actor who had some roles you didn't like in it? The lead actor does not write the script and film the movie. So what if Michael Cera was typecast in some bad movies? He isn't even playing the same character in Scott Pilgrim. People, at least see the movie before you bash it.

Scott Pilgrim hasn't opened in the UK yet, but I'd imagine it'll do well seeing as it's directed by Edgar Wright, who wrote and directed Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. And those two are British classics.

If it isn't good, I plan to chase Edgar Wright around the garden with a bit of wood.

Oooh, I got it! Anyone else got the reference yet?

I don't think anyone missed it. Isn't it a law or something that to join the Escapist, you have to watch Shaun of the Dead at least five times?

 

[BatOtaku13]

as disappointing as this news is, scott pilgrim is a movie that is destined to live a long life on dvd long after its theatrical run. it is a shame this didn't open bigger though, seeing as everything i've heard about the expendables is mediocre at best and awful at worst.

 

[Sporky111]

I would have gone to see Scott Pilgrim, but all showings were sold out in my area.

Expendables likely did better simply for virtue of it being a testosterone-filled-action-movie against a nerdy-graphic-novel-based-movie

 

[Warforger]

Friday, Scott Pilgrim and The Expendables opened, and Scott Pilgrim got DESTROYED. The Expendables grossed around $35 million, while Scott Pilgrim was took in around $10.5 million.

The most crushing news of all is that it apparently took $60 million to produce.

This CANNOT end well.

Yes, but if after a few weeks it keeps selling and the dvd comes eventually its going to go over 60 million. First week sales don't mean anything in the long term.

 

[wrecker77]

Actually looking at those numbers, is it really that bad? The only thing they ensure is that there won't be a sequel and we don't want a sequel anyway do we?

Besides, I bet Terry Gilliam would kill for success like that.

...Y- yes. Those numbers are very bad! 10 million to produce and 10 million weekend!? Thats BAD. And its a shame too.

Michel Cera is actually one of my favorite actors. He always plays the same roll, and thats me. I am Michel Cera's career, personified, and the only other example of this, is Scott Pilgrim. He was BORN to play this role.

Seeing all the comments, I realize most of you are right, It will live a long life and make most of its money on Dvd and Blu ray sales. But it deserves so much more than that.

 

[Axolotl]

Actually looking at those numbers, is it really that bad? The only thing they ensure is that there won't be a sequel and we don't want a sequel anyway do we?

Besides, I bet Terry Gilliam would kill for success like that.

This is actually the best comment I've read here. MINE SHRIVELS BEFORE IT!

Because really, how does it matter? It's not a dick waving contest. Are you upset that people didn't go see a film you think is really good? Well I'm upset that Cannes films don't get shown in mainstream cinemas, but it's not that big of a deal. Are you upset that a film you think is worse than the one you like is performing better? You should be more mature than that. Are you upset that this will mean that there will be no sequel for the movie you like? Why would you need a sequel when the film is probably better of without it?

The Expendables outperformed Scott Pilgrim, so what? You still saw it, and you still enjoyed it. That's what matters.

Thanks for the commpliment and eloquently put with that last sentance.

Now to expand on my point, failure at the box office doesn't mean movies like Scott Pilgrim won't be made, they probably won't see a similarly budgetted one for a while but we'll still get inventive cool films.

In the end the movie are the only thing of note, and if half what I've heard of Scott Pilgrim is true, then it's been the greatest success we could hope for.
I refrenced Terry Gilliam because he's a master of destroying money. Seriously no diretor is as proficient at failing commercially as Terry Gilliam, but you know what? He still makes great movies all the time, he bleeds money all over the place but in the end it doesn't stop him delivering fun inventive and unique films. If Edgar Wright becomes aother Terry Gilliam then I'm happy, we've all seen success ruin a director and failure doesn't doom one either.

 

[KingTiger]

I didnt watch Scott Pilgrim and instead went for the Expendables. Come on its Stalone and Bruce Willis as well as a whole gang of badass actors vs a whiney sappy romance gig by a horny kid :/

Its like deciding to watch a W40k space marine movie or a Care bear episode.

Of course I would watch the manliness inspiring movie with the great professional actors.

 

[Mordwyl]

As I told my best friend, my manliness jizzed just seeing the trailer of The Expendables. Scott Pilgrim is nice and everything but I don't know...

 

[Axolotl]

Actually looking at those numbers, is it really that bad? The only thing they ensure is that there won't be a sequel and we don't want a sequel anyway do we?

Besides, I bet Terry Gilliam would kill for success like that.

...Y- yes. Those numbers are very bad! 10 million to produce and 10 million weekend!? Thats BAD. And its a shame too.

For the people who funded it maybbe but for us? It won't harm the film in any way and as I've pointed out It won't stop cool and unique films being made. It just means those films won't be Scott Pilgrim clones. And that's a good thing in my book.

 

[ANImaniac89]

Its kind of funny if you think about it
Real Life works like High School
the big dumb jock always wins over the geeky one

 

[Ldude893]

I knew it was going to happen. I can see a bomb just by looking at its film poster and trailer.

 

[Accountfailed]

I don't get it, someone fill me in on what the hell this about? some kind of lame movie with vidja references so... I should care, WHY?

need moar info.

 

[xXAsherahXx]

Scott Pilgrim looks like a good movie, and Michael Cera definitely fits the part. Unfortunately, I don't like Michael Cera and his terrible acting. Maybe if he was in a movie where he doesn't mumble out every line with the same tone, I would like him a bit more.

However, I want to see Scott Pilgrim take out The Expendables simply because it looks ridiculous. So go Scott Pilgrim.

 

[Steppin Razor]

The Expendables, a film that has people going to see it for the cast alone, dominated Scott Pilgrim? Shocking. Just shocking. What is truly surprising, however, is that some people deluded themselves into believing that Scott Pilgrim ever had a chance against it.

 

[Kagim]

I wanna see both.

Screw how much either of them makes or how much others like.

I'll probably enjoy both.