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Movies that opened small...but finished big

POSTED BY: CANTTAKESKY
UPDATED: Friday, October 7, 2005 08:22
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Friday, October 7, 2005 4:43 AM

CANTTAKESKY


In our panic and obsession about box office results, we need to keep in mind that there have been plenty of movies that opened modestly, but HELD in the theatres through word of mouth and ended up making huge amounts of money. This is especially true for movies like ours, with unique, non-formulaic stories that people simply loved.

We need to HOLD, as Joss says. Our movie is better than all these. We can do it.

Evolution: opened at $13.4 mil, $38 mil domestic, $98 worldwide total
Mars Attacks: 9.3 mil, 37.7 dom, 101.3 ww
Galaxy Quest: 7 mil, 70 dom, 90.6 ww
There's Something About Mary: 13.4 mil, 176 dom, 369 ww (took 8 weeks to get to #1)
Fish Called Wanda: 4.8 mil, 62 dom (10 wks to #1)
Big Fat Greek Wedding: 3 mil, 241 dom, 368 ww (never made it to #1, but stayed in theatres for 51 wks)
Pulp Fiction: 9.3 mil, 107.9 dom, 213.9 ww

If you can think of other movies, please post here.

Can't Take My Gorram Sky

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Friday, October 7, 2005 4:55 AM

INEVITABLEBETRAYAL


Thanks, CTS. I needed that.

_______________________________________________
I wish I had a magical wish-granting plank.

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Friday, October 7, 2005 4:57 AM

EMBERS


just this year:
Wedding Crashers
and
40 Year Old Virgin
have managed to build audiences and make a lot of $
(here's hoping!)

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Friday, October 7, 2005 5:28 AM

MURMURER


Galaxy Quest seems like an especially good model. It even had a similar budget.

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Friday, October 7, 2005 5:53 AM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


"Breaking Away" started VERY small.
"March of the Penguins"


Please don't think they give a shit.

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Friday, October 7, 2005 6:01 AM

CALLMESERENITY


Thanks for the hope!

And as much as I LOVE Galaxy Quest and MBFGG (own both on DVD) this one is SO MUCH BETTER!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

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Friday, October 7, 2005 8:22 AM

CANTTAKESKY


Dang it. I made a mistake and posted this new thread in Real World discussions instead of General Discussions. I am going to move it there...may be awkward, but gonna give it a try.

Please continue the thread here:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13603

My apologies, and thanks.

Can't Take My Gorram Sky

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