The Fans Have Spoken, Last Jedi Drops A Massive 68%

[epicurean]

thismeintiel said:

epicurean said:
I think we'll find out the most from how people feel about TLJ when Ep IX debuts. Until then people can make arguments for either "side."

I, for one, hated it. I won't see it again like I did the previous movies. I am not excited one bit for the next one. I'll probably still see it eventually, but I'm not going to read several (any) books, buy video games, comics, etc, like I did after Episode 7. I've just lost all interest.

For those that like it, good for you. Stay happy.

Depends on if Disney puts out another great trailer to get people hyped. I think their will be many who want to see if they fix the screw ups of this film to give a satisfying conclusion. But, it won't be all of them. I wouldn't be surprised if Ep 9 opens with less than $200M. 

As far as TLJ goes, the effects are clearly visible. If it performs like TFA did from here on out, it will be down by ~$750M. If it continues to perform 9% above RO (excluding opening weekend), it will be  down ~$810M.  Either is too big of a difference to just explain away.  At least for anyone with some sense. There's a reason Rian Johnson is reacting the way he is. Pleading with people to watch it. Saying just a few weeks after release Rey's parents can be retconned. 

I won't go opening week unless it appears it was all a dream. Then I'll consider it. :)

Plenty will go, of course. But I've never walked out of a movie more disappointed. No trailer is going to fix that.