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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (30th June 2023)

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  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    I think they hoped streaming would crush physical media a lot more than it ultimately has.

    MMPA Make Media Physical Again!
  • AstonLotusAstonLotus
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    Indiana Jones 5 Honest Trailer! 😀

  • UnivexUnivex
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    chrisisall wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    I think they hoped streaming would crush physical media a lot more than it ultimately has.

    MMPA Make Media Physical Again!

    I’d join that :P
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    Univex wrote: »
    chrisisall wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    I think they hoped streaming would crush physical media a lot more than it ultimately has.

    MMPA Make Media Physical Again!

    I’d join that :P

    Me too. It saddens me that Goldeneye 007 didn't have a physical release for ALL modern console platforms this year.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Despite (or in spite of) those that want to tear things down (because they have no idea how to build, just destroy), DOD had almost four hundred thousand households purchase a copy of the film inside of its first five days of its release on the digital platform.

    It was just a bit behind Guardians 3, and quite a bit ahead of third place finisher, Into The Spiderverse (which is telling when thinking of demographics).

    There was quite a campaign to rip apart this film before it was theatrically released. And for once, the basement dwellers inflicted damage (interesting to see the scores of DoD RISE, once it was released).

    I have a feeling that the online distribution will have legs and the continued word of mouth will show that the mouth-breathing trolls were absolutely wrong about this film, but, unfortunately, their unhinged hatred for Kathleen Kennedy did hurt the box office of this film.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    I do think it’s more of a factor than the main reason. Other factors such as the film featuring an 80 year old Ford, following up CRYSTAL SKULL, the initial low critic score after Cannes, etc. If this movie performs better on home media, that’s nice to hear that its rep may turn out a lot better in the long run.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    I do think it’s more of a factor than the main reason. Other factors such as the film featuring an 80 year old Ford, following up CRYSTAL SKULL, the initial low critic score after Cannes, etc. If this movie performs better on home media, that’s nice to hear that its rep may turn out a lot better in the long run.

    I’m not doubting that an 80 year old star may’ve not turned-on some people, but usually these mouth breathing, YouTube “influencers” can barely move the needle on anything.

    Their vitriol BEFORE the film was released was relentless and this time did have some sway (and it was interesting to note that once the film was released theatrically, the positive audience reviews went up).
  • TR007TR007
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    The franchise laying dormant for 15 years since KOTC probably hurt too.

    In between TLC & KOTC we had sporadical content such as the Young Indy show, comics, games, novels. There was nothing in the years or immediate months leading up to DOD.

    Plus, they weren’t really targeting the 16-25 year old moviegoers here. Disney we’re solely aiming this film at die-hard fans, which is fine.

    I’m so glad to hear that it’s doing well on digital. I’m sure a DVD/ Blu Ray release in time for Christmas will do well too. It’s such a lovely film, I’m glad to see positive word of mouth start to spread and that the film is finding a wider audience.
  • AstonLotusAstonLotus
    edited September 2023 Posts: 1,394
    peter wrote: »
    Despite (or in spite of) those that want to tear things down (because they have no idea how to build, just destroy), DOD had almost four hundred thousand households purchase a copy of the film inside of its first five days of its release on the digital platform.

    It was just a bit behind Guardians 3, and quite a bit ahead of third place finisher, Into The Spiderverse (which is telling when thinking of demographics).

    There was quite a campaign to rip apart this film before it was theatrically released. And for once, the basement dwellers inflicted damage (interesting to see the scores of DoD RISE, once it was released).

    I have a feeling that the online distribution will have legs and the continued word of mouth will show that the mouth-breathing trolls were absolutely wrong about this film, but, unfortunately, their unhinged hatred for Kathleen Kennedy did hurt the box office of this film.

    Indy 5 is not just the only Indiana Jones film to lose money,it’s the lowest rated entry in the series according to rotten tomatoes.

    It’s a pity that there are those who take the failure of a film that they like so personally that they resort to personal attacks and using childish insults like “ basement dwellers “ and “ mouth breathing trolls “

    It’s just a movie.Chill out.

  • RichardTheBruceRichardTheBruce I'm motivated by my Duty.
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    Why are you campaigning against the film?
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    Because he buys into the fandom menace narrative.
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    In addition to the sexist trolls, I also think that:

    (1) Shia LaBoeuf was unfortunately a poor choice to succeed Harrison Ford (RIP River Phoenix, a good choice)
    (2) DoD came out too late after Crystal Skull, and
    (3) the nostalgic, older, more at-risk audience that loved Indy in his first run hasn't necessarily returned to movie theaters post-Covid.
  • CraigMooreOHMSSCraigMooreOHMSS Dublin, Ireland
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    AstonLotus wrote: »
    peter wrote: »
    Despite (or in spite of) those that want to tear things down (because they have no idea how to build, just destroy), DOD had almost four hundred thousand households purchase a copy of the film inside of its first five days of its release on the digital platform.

    It was just a bit behind Guardians 3, and quite a bit ahead of third place finisher, Into The Spiderverse (which is telling when thinking of demographics).

    There was quite a campaign to rip apart this film before it was theatrically released. And for once, the basement dwellers inflicted damage (interesting to see the scores of DoD RISE, once it was released).

    I have a feeling that the online distribution will have legs and the continued word of mouth will show that the mouth-breathing trolls were absolutely wrong about this film, but, unfortunately, their unhinged hatred for Kathleen Kennedy did hurt the box office of this film.

    Indy 5 is not just the only Indiana Jones film to lose money,it’s the lowest rated entry in the series according to rotten tomatoes.

    It’s a pity that there are those who take the failure of a film that they like so personally that they resort to personal attacks and using childish insults like “ basement dwellers “ and “ mouth breathing trolls “

    It’s just a movie.Chill out.

    Considering the "emasculated" verbal diatribes that your favourites spew out in the videos that you post here, it's a bit rich for you to tell anyone to chill out.
  • mtmmtm United Kingdom
    edited September 2023 Posts: 14,983
    Yes I don't get why those who watch and like all of these videos where various people are attacked and insulted in the nastiest ways and bigoted views are often expressed are always the first to get upset about any kind of slight insult thrown towards the video makers on their behalf. A few folk have done it on this thread and it's puzzled me a bit- the YouTubers decided that the conversation would be held on the base level so they can't really complain. Reminds me of that meme that goes around of Apu from the Simpsons jumping into the path of a bullet.
    Anyway, we should probably just try and ignore all this stuff now; those YT people have had too much publicity as it is.
    echo wrote: »
    In addition to the sexist trolls, I also think that:

    (1) Shia LaBoeuf was unfortunately a poor choice to succeed Harrison Ford (RIP River Phoenix, a good choice)
    (2) DoD came out too late after Crystal Skull, and
    (3) the nostalgic, older, more at-risk audience that loved Indy in his first run hasn't necessarily returned to movie theaters post-Covid.

    I think some of those most probably did add to the issue, yeah. But I don't think LaBeouf was ever considered to be an actual replacement.
    I'd agree DoD was too late, even though I like the film as it is. Why they didn't do it as soon as they bought Lucasfilm I don't know: I look at Ford in Force Awakens and think that he's looking in great shape to do it then. But then I guess we wouldn't have got the 1944 bit, which was pretty good fun.
  • TR007TR007
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    Those right wing, bigoted YouTubers are the real snowflakes.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Oh, @AstonLotus , I can only shake my head and have a little chuckle.
  • Scaramanga1974Scaramanga1974
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    I absolutely love Dial of Destiny. Indy beats up Nazis. Whats not to like in this anti-Trump age？
  • TR007TR007
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    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    I absolutely love Dial of Destiny. Indy beats up Nazis. Whats not to like in this anti-Trump age？

    Agreed! Love to see it :)
  • j_w_pepperj_w_pepper Born on the bayou. I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'.
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    peter wrote: »
    Oh, @AstonLotus , I can only shake my head and have a little chuckle.

    I'll chuckle with you. But that won't let me have my much-coveted Blu-ray disk to see that movie yet again (and several times), nor a decent CD to listen to the score in "lossless" quality. Streaming is ruining quality, not necessarily forever, but for the time being.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    TR007 wrote: »
    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    I absolutely love Dial of Destiny. Indy beats up Nazis. Whats not to like in this anti-Trump age？

    Agreed! Love to see it :)

    Any movie that reminds us that Nazis are not 'some very fine people' is welcomed by me.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Sadly, Nazis are still everywhere.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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  • BennyBenny In the shadowsAdministrator, Moderator
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  • Scaramanga1974Scaramanga1974
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    FoxRox wrote: »
    Sadly, Nazis are still everywhere.

    yes and sadly some of them got into the white house
  • BennyBenny In the shadowsAdministrator, Moderator
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    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Sadly, Nazis are still everywhere.

    yes and sadly some of them got into the white house

    @Scaramanga1974 no.
    We don’t want to descend into that.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    Benny wrote: »
    Scaramanga1974 wrote: »
    FoxRox wrote: »
    Sadly, Nazis are still everywhere.

    yes and sadly some of them got into the white house

    @Scaramanga1974 no.
    We don’t want to descend into that.

    Then let me dilute it a bit- they have infiltrated so many places in the world it's hard to keep track.
    And DOD was arguably the MOST anti-Nazi Indy film yet. Coincidence that it did less box office than Crystal Skull?
    Sorry, one of my favourite movies is Donner's Conspiracy Theory.... B-)
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
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    "Conspiracy Theory" is an under appreciated gem.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    talos7 wrote: »
    "Conspiracy Theory" is an under appreciated gem.

    Always makes me cry at the end. So well written, directed & acted...
  • echoecho 007 in New York
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    https://memes.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/277299b9-ba66-4e10-b7d0-af6e0083ed51
  • TheSkyfallen06TheSkyfallen06 Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    https://www.reddit.com/r/indianajones/comments/172sluo/walt_disney_and_lucasfilm_present_indiana_jones/
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