Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Becomes 5th Highest Grossing Movie of All Time

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Transformers: Dark Of The Moon has found its way into the 5th spot of the highest grossing movies of all time behind Avatar, Titanic, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallow Part 2 and The Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King.

After grossing $1 Billion dollars, it makes DOTM the 10th billion dollar grossing movie in history. With only $47.8 million separating DOTM and Return Of The King, will Transformers have the staying power to move up on the chart before the end of its run?

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Comment by Treetop Maximus Aug 15, 2011

Avatar at #1? My faith in humanity is practically non-existent at this point.

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Comment by Autobot032 Aug 16, 2011

5?? O_o

Even I didn't see that coming. I am truly stunned by this news. I'm incredibly shocked and surprised. It's a pleasant surprise, no doubt, but wow.

If Hasbro doesn't make a sequel, they're out of their collective mind.

Though, it could be argued that they should end on a high note while the gettin's good. I doubt it though, they'll milk this for all it's worth and I can't say I blame 'em.

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Comment by Capt.Failure Aug 16, 2011

Treetop Maximus wrote:Avatar at #1? My faith in humanity is practically non-existent at this point.

Skyline earned enough money to warrent a sequel, so I lost my faith in humanity way earlier. #-o

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Comment by Slashercon Aug 16, 2011

WoW!!! Just WOW!! I'm happy that it made alot of "dough", but now I dont see how Hasbro is going to let go of this franchise. Just hope it doesn't turn to crap like Aliens, or Shrek, or Ice Age, or AVP, or Saw. (oh I forgot...Saw was always garbage.)

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Comment by Treetop Maximus Aug 16, 2011

Capt.Failure wrote:
Treetop Maximus wrote:Avatar at #1? My faith in humanity is practically non-existent at this point.

Skyline earned enough money to warrent a sequel, so I lost my faith in humanity way earlier.

I was so pumped to see that movie...

...Then I saw it's IMDb page.

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Comment by Biddybot Aug 16, 2011

I bought a copy of Skyline and it's actually an excellent direct-to-video movie, or at least what we trash-lovers used to call direct-to-video (direct-to-dvd doesn't have quite the same ring or connotation, I think). I also genuinely admire its makers for being able to talk ANY studio into backing them and getting this sort of nonsense into the theatres in the first place.

Even the commentary tracks on this one's dvd are fun and worth listening to. And yes, everyone involved with this movie was perfectly aware that they were making video trash and what's more, they had a darn good time doing so. Their tongue-in-cheek attitude comes through in the finished product and is a large part of why I quite enjoy this crazy little film...

Oh, and good for DOTM for breaking its billion cherry--yay! :APPLAUSE:

Once was enough for me at the theatre, but I WILL buy the dvd.

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Comment by MINDVVIPE Aug 16, 2011

Some of you are so sensitive, its pretty funny, haha.
I think everyone knows by now that I didn't care for the movies, so by extension I don't care that it made it this high on the board.

I think most people saw this movie since it was marketed the hell out to the public.
+ kids
+ TF fans
And you have a huge number of ticket payers.

I'm not saying movie critics are the voice of reason in regards to these movies, as lots of movies I love are rated low on rotten tomatoes, but I think I know why TF "fans" (some just like the movie coz of Transforming robots, but don't know anything more than the movie) like these movies, and it seems to be mainly due to the visual content (as some of you have professed to already).

Now, i'm not trying to be mean, but I do feel that liking a Transformers movie mainly for the visual content is somewhat of a weak reason to like a movie. I'm not saying its bad that you like the CGI, but I'm urging people to demand more from their movie experience. I dug the visuals, sure. But to me, and I'm sure to a lot of you, your eyes > brain see it as nothing but fake visuals. Thats simply the folly of CGI, no way around it. But if you add character, and story, and plot, you end up with a helluva good reason to overlook this instinctual response in your brain and actually become emotionally attached to the characters, and further, to the movie.
Of course this is the film industry today, and why more and more movies with better CGI gather more public interest > more CGI movies > loop

There (should be) more to movies than just CGI (albeit amazing); more than just nostalgia throwbacks, and mainly, more story. Less formulaic a progression of events would help too. It seemed like Sam is always going to be saved at just the right time. Its good once in a while for suspense, but when hes falling, and I don't care about the outcome coz I know hes going to be saved, the movie has in that instance failed. I could go on citing examples

, but I hope I made my points with clarity

Oh, and if anyone comes at me with that "It's a kids' movie" comment, I will sock you!

Just because a movie is for the youth doesn't mean it doesn't need good storytelling.

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Comment by Mindmaster Aug 16, 2011

Fingers crossed gentlemen, let's hope that DOTM beats Harry Potter. I will not allow my beloved hobby get their rear-ends handed over by some nerdy kid that can make things go poof! Harry Potter fans, commence maiming...

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Comment by Autobot032 Aug 16, 2011

It's number 5 of all time....who cares if it beats Harry Potter? I mean, it's beaten HUGE box office winners such as Toy Story 3. It's a winning success. It doesn't have to be THE winner of all time.

Enjoy what we have, geez.

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Comment by Mindmaster Aug 16, 2011

Rodimus Prime wrote:Suck on that, Hairy Pothead.

Are you sure we ain't related? :grin:

But seriously though, I'll never understand the hate on DOTM. I thought it was one of the best Transformers movies I've seen, and the only thing I didn't like about it was Ironhide's death. Ironhide was just way to badass to die like that! Agreeing with Treetop Maximus, Geewuners can be elitists. Although I'm a tad bit Geewun myself, I rather welcome new brands, so long as the story line is nice and taught and the toys aren't god awful/aren't a waste of cash.

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Comment by Rodimus Prime Aug 16, 2011

LOST Cybertronian wrote: With only $47.8 million separating DOTM and Return Of The King, will Transformers have the staying power to move up on the chart before the end of its run?

It should be in theaters through next weekend, it can scrounge up $50 mil worldwide in 12 days, can't it?

And I never saw Avatar. Never had the urge. Should I feel proud or stupid?

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Comment by Rodimus Prime Aug 16, 2011

Biddybot wrote: Once was enough for me at the theatre, but I WILL buy the dvd.

NO! You must go see it again and again and AGAIN!!! :twisted:

And I kinda wanted to see Skyline but never got to. Might watch it on DVD now...

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Comment by MINDVVIPE Aug 16, 2011

Rodimus Prime wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote: With only $47.8 million separating DOTM and Return Of The King, will Transformers have the staying power to move up on the chart before the end of its run?

It should be in theaters through next weekend, it can scrounge up $50 mil worldwide in 12 days, can't it?

And I never saw Avatar. Never had the urge. Should I feel proud or stupid?

Proud... maybe. Its not a bad movie, but its nothing amazing as many make it out to be.
It was better than DOTM tho.
I'm gonna take the rap for that sooooo bad, haha.

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Comment by Slashercon Aug 16, 2011

Rodimus Prime wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote: With only $47.8 million separating DOTM and Return Of The King, will Transformers have the staying power to move up on the chart before the end of its run?

It should be in theaters through next weekend, it can scrounge up $50 mil worldwide in 12 days, can't it?

And I never saw Avatar. Never had the urge. Should I feel proud or stupid?

Well I've seen the movie and to be honest, the more times I watch it, the more I like it. (Considering I've hated the movie because i thought it was simply overrated, which it still kinda is.)

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Comment by RhA Aug 16, 2011

I'm impressed.

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Comment by Megatron Wolf Aug 16, 2011

Should we really be proud of this? DOTM was an ok movie but but not that good, there are movies below it that are 100 times better. The Dark Knight was a great movie and a great Batman story DOTM was an ok movie and a terrible transformer story. Well at least ROTF isnt in the top 10. Im also surprised to see that Toy Story 3 & Alice in Wonderland are where they were, i knew they did well but not that well.

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Comment by RhA Aug 16, 2011

Megatron Wolf wrote:Should we really be proud of this? DOTM was an ok movie but but not that good, there are movies below it that are 100 times better. The Dark Knight was a great movie and a great Batman story DOTM was an ok movie and a terrible transformer story. Well at least ROTF isnt in the top 10. Im also surprised to see that Toy Story 3 & Alice in Wonderland are where they were, i knew they did well but not that well.

I don't think we should be proud of it. We had contributed in no way to this thing, other then really like TF's.

Bay and everyone who has worked on it should be proud.

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Comment by Biddybot Aug 16, 2011

Rodimus Prime: The only way I’d see DOTM in the theatre again is if I could magically fast-forward the movie to where Sentinel Prime shows up and likewise skip through most of the human stuff afterwards. I doubt the other movie-goers would appreciate that, heh!

If you can find Skyline for free at the library or as a corner store rental for $2 TOPS, it’s worth a look. The ending alone is worth $2. You might even get off on it if you’re fond of Euro-styled comics stories like ‘Den’. Ditto Avatar…worth a look, but only if it’s free (a library will have it). Best for several really well directed and edited action sequences involving menacing critters and one humungous tree, and a nice soundtrack. And the military stuff might please you if you’re a big fan of the Colonial Marines from the Aliens franchise…it’s pretty much a repeat. Story and character-wise, though, it’s strictly young adult level, no matter what rating they slapped on it, and I found it quite reminiscent of the Dinotopia franchise, has a lot of the same themes, is very predictable, has a childish take on things, etc… If you do ever try Avatar, try not to think too much as you watch it…I’m serious. It’ll fall apart if you try and put an adult spin on it and might even offend you (*koff*MightyWhitey*koff*).

MINDVVIPE: ‘…I’m urging people to demand more from their movie experience.’ … Y’know, I do feel for you and that request and even somewhat agree, I really do. But here’s the reality, based on my life’s experiences:

MOST PEOPLE don’t think.

MOST PEOPLE have no imaginations.

MOST PEOPLE go to movies to be entertained ONLY. They don’t go to be inspired. They don’t go to be educated.

When it comes to being entertained, MANY PEOPLE are like dogs that are heavily into retrieving games. You know the sort of dogs I mean. They’re the ones that will fetch for you over and over and OVER again and they never lose their enthusiasm for it or get bored with the game even though they’re fetching the exact same thing every frickin’ time.

Enough said. Draw your own conclusions.

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Comment by Burn Aug 16, 2011

Biddybot wrote:MOST PEOPLE don’t think.

Thanks

MOST PEOPLE have no imaginations.

Thanks

MOST PEOPLE go to movies to be entertained ONLY.

Yeah, damn me for wanting an escape from reality for a few hours, damn me for wanting to kick back and relax and be entertained.

They don’t go to be inspired.

Yeah, damn me for not being inspired by a fictional character in a movie. I'll give up being inspired by people who achieve things in the real world, people who work tirelessly in charities, scientists who work to cure diseases, carers who look after the sick and the frail. Damn me!

They don’t go to be educated.

Yeah, damn me for going to school for so many years and not learning everything I could from movies!

Enough said. Draw your own conclusions.

Did I do good? Can I have a Scooby Snack now?

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Comment by MINDVVIPE Aug 16, 2011

Burn wrote:
Biddybot wrote:MOST PEOPLE don’t think.

Thanks

MOST PEOPLE have no imaginations.

Thanks

MOST PEOPLE go to movies to be entertained ONLY.

Yeah, damn me for wanting an escape from reality for a few hours, damn me for wanting to kick back and relax and be entertained.

They don’t go to be inspired.

Yeah, damn me for not being inspired by a fictional character in a movie. I'll give up being inspired by people who achieve things in the real world, people who work tirelessly in charities, scientists who work to cure diseases, carers who look after the sick and the frail. Damn me!

They don’t go to be educated.

Yeah, damn me for going to school for so many years and not learning everything I could from movies!

Enough said. Draw your own conclusions.

Did I do good? Can I have a Scooby Snack now?

I think you're misunderstanding what he says, Burn. Don't take it so personally, as I can understand why a TF fan would like the movie, but hes speaking about the average random person who doesn't know anything about TFs, or even sci fi for that matter. I agree with him, and if you apply every one of those conditions to a TF movie, Hell, it would have ruled. Worked for the Dark Knight, no?

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