r/boxoffice • u/SanderSo47 A24 • Jan 23 '23
Original Analysis CinemaScore Analysis – 2008 Edition
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In this post, I kept track of every 2008 movie's CinemaScore (at least, the ones that got it). I plan to post for each subsequent year until 2022, one year per weekend. My intention is to see the evolution of each year and how the grades can either help or damage a movie's legs.
I plan to delve into each year and each movie that got a grade. While CinemaScore was founded in 1979, we didn't get a grade until 1982 and we didn't get full information until 1986.
Before starting, some notes:
This list is based on multipliers/legs. In this case, domestic total/domestic opening weekend = multiplier/legs.
If a movie opens on Saturday or Sunday (like on Christmas Day), I will use its first full weekend (Friday through Sunday).
The opening weekend is based on its first wide release (600+ theaters).
If a movie never makes it past 600 theaters, then its biggest weekend number will be used.
The figures are all taken from The Numbers and Box Office Mojo.
In 2008, 118 movies received CinemaScores (2007 had 131). How did it go?
A
13 movies (11.01%) managed to get the grade. A step down from the rare A+, but it still indicates strong word of mouth. These movies averaged a 3.06x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 9 movies with a 3.93x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gran Torino | Dec/12 | Warner Bros. | $29,484,388 | $148,095,302 | $33M | 27 | 5.02x |
| 2 | Marley & Me | Dec/25 | Fox | $36,357,586 | $143,153,751 | $60M | 18 | 3.94x |
| 3 | The Secret Life of Bees | Oct/17 | Searchlight | $10,527,799 | $37,780,486 | $11M | 19 | 3.59x |
| 4 | WALL•E | Jun/27 | Disney | $63,087,526 | $223,808,164 | $180M | 28 | 3.55x |
| 5 | The Dark Knight | Jul/18 | Warner Bros. | $158,411,483 | $533,720,947 | $185M | 33 | 3.37x |
| 6 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua | Oct/3 | Disney | $29,300,465 | $94,514,402 | $20M | 18 | 3.23x |
| 7 | Iron Man | May/2 | Paramount | $102,118,668 | $318,604,126 | $140M | 22 | 3.12x |
| 8 | The Longshots | Aug/22 | MGM | $4,080,687 | $11,511,323 | $23M | 14 | 2.82x |
| 9 | Sex and the City | May/30 | Warner Bros. | $56,848,056 | $152,647,258 | $65M | 16 | 2.69x |
| 10 | High School Musical 3: Senior Year | Oct/24 | Disney | $42,030,184 | $90,559,416 | $11M | 15 | 2.15x |
| 11 | The Express | Oct/10 | Universal | $4,562,675 | $9,793,406 | $40M | 4 | 2.15x |
| 12 | The Family That Preys | Sep/12 | Lionsgate | $17,381,218 | $37,105,289 | N/A | 6 | 2.13x |
| 13 | Meet the Browns | Mar/21 | Lionsgate | $20,082,809 | $41,975,388 | $20M | 7 | 2.09x |
A–
29 movies (24.57%) managed to get the grade. Generally, word of mouth will be good and indicates audiences like the movie, their expectations were met and nothing more. These movies averaged a 3.32x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 29 movies with a 3.66x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes Man | Dec/19 | Warner Bros. | $18,262,471 | $97,690,976 | $70M | 15 | 5.35x |
| 2 | Mamma Mia! | Jul/18 | Universal | $27,751,240 | $144,130,063 | $52M | 16 | 5.19x |
| 3 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Jul/11 | Warner Bros. | $21,018,141 | $101,704,370 | $60M | 22 | 4.84x |
| 4 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Dec/25 | Paramount | $26,853,816 | $127,509,326 | $150M | 17 | 4.75x |
| 5 | Bolt | Nov/21 | Disney | $26,223,128 | $114,053,579 | $150M | 14 | 4.34x |
| 6 | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 | Aug/6 | Warner Bros. | $10,678,430 | $44,089,964 | $27M | 14 | 4.13x |
| 7 | What Happens in Vegas | May/9 | Fox | $20,172,474 | $80,277,646 | $35M | 19 | 3.98x |
| 8 | Changeling | Oct/24 | Universal | $9,351,560 | $35,739,802 | $55M | 11 | 3.82x |
| 9 | The Spiderwick Chronicles | Feb/14 | Paramount | $19,004,058 | $71,195,053 | $90M | 12 | 3.75x |
| 10 | Nim's Island | Apr/4 | Fox | $13,210,579 | $48,006,762 | $37M | 21 | 3.63x |
| 11 | Kung Fu Panda | Jun/6 | Paramount | $60,239,130 | $215,434,591 | $130M | 18 | 3.58x |
| 12 | Role Models | Nov/7 | Universal | $19,167,085 | $67,300,955 | $28M | 12 | 3.51x |
| 13 | Horton Hears a Who! | Mar/14 | Fox | $45,012,998 | $154,529,439 | $85M | 25 | 3.43x |
| 14 | College Road Trip | Mar/7 | Disney | $13,601,419 | $45,610,425 | $25M | 21 | 3.35x |
| 15 | Australia | Nov/26 | Fox | $14,800,723 | $49,554,002 | $130M | 17 | 3.35x |
| 16 | Step Up 2: The Streets | Feb/14 | Disney | $18,908,826 | $58,017,783 | $17.5M | 14 | 3.07x |
| 17 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Nov/7 | Paramount | $63,106,589 | $180,174,880 | $150M | 16 | 2.86x |
| 18 | Twilight | Nov/21 | Summit | $69,637,740 | $192,769,854 | $37M | 19 | 2.77x |
| 19 | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | Feb/8 | Universal | $16,207,730 | $42,436,517 | $35M | 8 | 2.62x |
| 20 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | May/16 | Disney | $55,034,805 | $141,621,490 | $225M | 16 | 2.57x |
| 21 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | Apr/25 | Warner Bros. | $14,908,404 | $38,108,728 | $12M | 12 | 2.56x |
| 22 | Pride and Glory | Oct/24 | Warner Bros. | $6,262,396 | $15,740,721 | $30M | 7 | 2.51x |
| 23 | Igor | Sep/19 | MGM | $7,803,347 | $19,528,602 | $25M | 18 | 2.50x |
| 24 | The Forbidden Kingdom | Apr/18 | Lionsgate | $21,401,121 | $52,075,270 | $55M | 9 | 2.43x |
| 25 | The Incredible Hulk | Jun/13 | Universal | $55,414,050 | $134,806,913 | $150M | 12 | 2.43x |
| 26 | Speed Racer | May/9 | Warner Bros. | $18,561,337 | $43,945,766 | $120M | 13 | 2.37x |
| 27 | Rambo | Jan/25 | Lionsgate | $18,203,876 | $42,754,105 | $50M | 9 | 2.35x |
| 28 | Soul Men | Nov/7 | MGM | $5,401,605 | $12,082,391 | $40M | 13 | 2.24x |
| 29 | First Sunday | Jan/11 | Sony | $17,714,821 | $37,931,869 | N/A | 7 | 2.14x |
B+
21 movies (17.79%) managed to get the grade. This is where things get interesting. Generally, it indicates average word of mouth. The audience didn't love it, but didn't hate it. For some niche movies, this should be a fine score. But for IP-driven movies, this should be concerning as fans are more biased to the movie itself. These movies averaged a 3.42x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 24 movies with a 3.08x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bank Job | Mar/7 | Lionsgate | $5,935,256 | $30,060,660 | $20M | 13 | 5.06x |
| 2 | Seven Pounds | Dec/19 | Sony | $14,851,136 | $69,951,824 | $54M | 6 | 4.71x |
| 3 | Space Chimps | Jul/18 | Fox | $7,181,374 | $30,105,968 | $37M | 19 | 4.19x |
| 4 | Bedtime Stories | Dec/25 | Disney | $27,450,296 | $110,101,975 | $80M | 11 | 4.01x |
| 5 | Valkyrie | Dec/25 | MGM | $21,027,007 | $83,107,829 | $90M | 16 | 3.95x |
| 6 | Pineapple Express | Aug/6 | Sony | $23,245,025 | $87,341,380 | $26M | 8 | 3.76x |
| 7 | Hancock | Jul/2 | Sony | $62,603,879 | $227,946,274 | $150M | 10 | 3.64x |
| 8 | Baby Mama | Apr/25 | Universal | $17,407,110 | $60,494,212 | $30M | 13 | 3.48x |
| 9 | Eagle Eye | Sep/26 | Paramount | $29,150,721 | $101,440,743 | $80M | 15 | 3.48x |
| 10 | 21 | Mar/28 | Sony | $24,105,943 | $81,159,365 | $35M | 8 | 3.37x |
| 11 | Get Smart | Jun/20 | Warner Bros. | $38,683,480 | $130,319,208 | $80M | 20 | 3.37x |
| 12 | 27 Dresses | Jan/18 | Fox | $23,007,725 | $76,808,654 | $30M | 19 | 3.34x |
| 13 | The House Bunny | Aug/22 | Sony | $14,533,702 | $48,237,389 | $25M | 8 | 3.32x |
| 14 | Definitely, Maybe | Feb/14 | Universal | $9,764,270 | $32,241,649 | $24M | 8 | 3.30x |
| 15 | Made of Honor | May/2 | Sony | $14,756,850 | $46,012,734 | $40M | 9 | 3.12x |
| 16 | Death Race | Aug/22 | Universal | $12,621,090 | $36,316,032 | $65M | 8 | 2.88x |
| 17 | Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist | Oct/3 | Sony | $11,311,751 | $31,487,293 | $10M | 7 | 2.78x |
| 18 | Ghost Town | Sep/19 | Paramount | $5,012,315 | $13,367,624 | $20M | 8 | 2.67x |
| 19 | Wanted | Jun/27 | Universal | $50,927,085 | $134,508,551 | $75M | 12 | 2.64x |
| 20 | City of Ember | Oct/10 | Fox | $3,129,473 | $7,873,007 | $55M | 14 | 2.52x |
| 21 | The Rocker | Aug/20 | Fox | $2,636,048 | $6,409,528 | $15M | 8 | 2.43x |
B
12 movies (10.16%) managed to get the grade. Another step down, which indicates word of mouth to be below average or middling. It could still hold on pretty well, but it's not guaranteed. These movies averaged a 3.28x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 22 movies with a 2.97x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Tale of Despereaux | Dec/19 | Universal | $10,103,675 | $50,877,145 | $60M | 11 | 5.04x |
| 2 | Tropic Thunder | Aug/13 | Paramount | $25,812,796 | $110,515,313 | $92M | 13 | 4.28x |
| 3 | Four Christmases | Nov/26 | Warner Bros. | $31,069,826 | $120,146,040 | $80M | 11 | 3.87x |
| 4 | Forgetting Sarah Marshall | Apr/18 | Universal | $17,725,330 | $63,172,463 | $30M | 12 | 3.56x |
| 5 | Step Brothers | Jul/25 | Sony | $30,940,732 | $100,468,793 | $65M | 9 | 3.25x |
| 6 | Drillbit Taylor | Mar/21 | Paramount | $10,309,986 | $32,862,104 | $40M | 13 | 3.19x |
| 7 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | May/22 | Paramount | $100,137,835 | $317,101,119 | $185M | 21 | 3.17x |
| 8 | Nights in Rodanthe | Sep/26 | Warner Bros. | $13,418,454 | $41,850,659 | N/A | 16 | 3.12x |
| 9 | Jumper | Feb/14 | Fox | $27,354,808 | $80,172,128 | $85M | 21 | 2.93x |
| 10 | Swing Vote | Aug/1 | Disney | $6,230,669 | $16,289,867 | $21M | 11 | 2.61x |
| 11 | Meet Dave | Jul/18 | Fox | $5,251,918 | $11,803,254 | $60M | 13 | 2.25x |
| 12 | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | Jul/18 | Universal | $34,539,115 | $75,986,503 | $85M | 10 | 2.20x |
B–
18 movies (15.25%) managed to get the grade. Word of mouth is now extremely below average and indicates audiences are more disliking it. These movies averaged a 2.51x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 22 movies with a 2.72x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fool's Gold | Feb/8 | Warner Bros. | $21,589,295 | $70,231,041 | $70M | 16 | 3.25x |
| 2 | Vantage Point | Feb/22 | Sony | $22,874,936 | $72,266,306 | $40M | 9 | 3.16x |
| 3 | Body of Lies | Oct/10 | Warner Bros. | $12,884,416 | $39,394,666 | $70M | 14 | 3.06x |
| 4 | Transporter 3 | Nov/26 | Lionsgate | $12,063,452 | $31,715,062 | $40M | 5 | 2.63x |
| 5 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Jun/6 | Sony | $38,531,374 | $100,018,837 | $90M | 14 | 2.60x |
| 6 | Untraceable | Jan/25 | Sony | $11,354,069 | $28,687,835 | $35M | 6 | 2.53x |
| 7 | The Eye | Feb/1 | Lionsgate | $12,425,776 | $31,418,697 | $12M | 10 | 2.53x |
| 8 | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | Aug/1 | Universal | $40,457,770 | $102,491,776 | $145M | 8 | 2.53x |
| 9 | Quantum of Solace | Nov/14 | Sony | $67,528,882 | $169,368,427 | $230M | 11 | 2.51x |
| 10 | The Strangers | May/30 | Rogue Pictures | $20,997,985 | $52,597,610 | $35M | 8 | 2.50x |
| 11 | 88 Minutes | Apr/18 | Sony | $6,957,216 | $16,930,884 | $30M | 5 | 2.43x |
| 12 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Aug/15 | Warner Bros. | $14,611,273 | $35,161,554 | $8.5M | 13 | 2.41x |
| 13 | My Best Friend's Girl | Sep/19 | Lionsgate | $8,265,357 | $19,219,250 | $20M | 5 | 2.33x |
| 14 | The Love Guru | Jun/20 | Paramount | $13,907,130 | $32,235,793 | $62M | 10 | 2.32x |
| 15 | Doomsday | Mar/14 | Universal | $4,926,565 | $11,008,770 | $17M | 4 | 2.23x |
| 16 | Semi-Pro | Feb/29 | New Line Cinema | $15,075,114 | $33,479,698 | $55M | 9 | 2.22x |
| 17 | Prom Night | Apr/11 | Sony | $20,804,941 | $43,869,350 | $20M | 7 | 2.11x |
| 18 | Punisher: War Zone | Dec/5 | Lionsgate | $4,271,451 | $8,050,977 | $35M | 3 | 1.88x |
C+
6 movies (5.08%) managed to get the grade. This is where generally horror movies get their ratings. For non-horror movies tho, you better hope it has a compelling premise or it will heavily drop. These movies averaged a 2.31x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 6 movies with a 2.11x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superhero Movie | Mar/28 | MGM | $9,510,297 | $26,638,520 | $35M | 17 | 2.80x |
| 2 | Lakeview Terrace | Sep/19 | Sony | $15,004,672 | $39,263,506 | $20M | 7 | 2.62x |
| 3 | Leatherheads | Apr/4 | Universal | $12,682,595 | $31,373,938 | $48M | 9 | 2.47x |
| 4 | College | Aug/29 | MGM | $2,153,109 | $4,694,491 | $7M | 11 | 2.18x |
| 5 | How to Lose Friends and Alienate People | Oct/3 | MGM | $1,430,294 | $2,778,752 | $28M | 10 | 1.94x |
| 6 | Over Her Dead Body | Feb/1 | New Line Cinema | $4,025,115 | $7,570,127 | $10M | 7 | 1.88x |
C
9 movies (7.62%) managed to get the grade. Even worse word of mouth, but some of these movies had some middling to outright terrible response. These movies averaged a 2.31x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 11 movies with a 2.51x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirrors | Aug/15 | Fox | $11,161,074 | $30,691,439 | $35M | 15 | 2.75x |
| 2 | 10,000 B.C. | Mar/7 | Warner Bros. | $35,867,488 | $94,784,201 | $105M | 15 | 2.64x |
| 3 | Shutter | Mar/21 | Fox | $10,447,559 | $25,928,550 | $8M | 14 | 2.48x |
| 4 | W. | Oct/17 | Lionsgate | $10,505,668 | $25,534,493 | $25M | 7 | 2.43x |
| 5 | Max Payne | Oct/17 | Fox | $17,639,849 | $40,689,393 | $35M | 13 | 2.31x |
| 6 | Quarantine | Oct/10 | Sony | $14,211,321 | $31,691,811 | $12M | 6 | 2.23x |
| 7 | The X-Files: I Want to Believe | Jul/25 | Fox | $10,021,753 | $20,982,478 | $30M | 11 | 2.09x |
| 8 | Cloverfield | Jan/18 | Paramount | $40,058,229 | $80,048,433 | $30M | 10 | 1.99x |
| 9 | Saw V | Oct/24 | Lionsgate | $30,053,954 | $56,746,769 | $10.8M | 7 | 1.89x |
C–
5 movies (4.23%) managed to get the grade. The future is not bright here. These movies averaged a 2.33x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 4 movies with a 2.30x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spirit | Dec/25 | Sony | $6,463,278 | $19,806,188 | $60M | 4 | 3.06x |
| 2 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Dec/12 | Fox | $30,480,153 | $79,366,978 | $80M | 16 | 2.60x |
| 3 | Meet the Spartans | Jan/25 | Fox | $18,505,530 | $38,233,676 | $30M | 14 | 2.07x |
| 4 | Deception | Apr/25 | Fox | $2,312,146 | $4,598,506 | $25M | 9 | 1.99x |
| 5 | Bangkok Dangerous | Sep/5 | Lionsgate | $7,783,266 | $15,298,133 | $45M | 7 | 1.97x |
D+
2 movies (1.69%) managed to get the grade. Even for horror movie standards, this is outright toxic word of mouth. These movies averaged a 2.28x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had one movie with a 1.75x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babylon A.D. | Aug/29 | Fox | $9,484,627 | $22,532,572 | $70M | 12 | 2.38x |
| 2 | The Ruins | Apr/4 | Paramount | $8,003,421 | $17,432,844 | $25M | 11 | 2.18x |
D
2 movies (1.69%) managed to get the grade. The feeling of hate grows. If your movie is advertised as something it isn't, you're doomed. These movies averaged a 2.13x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had no movies with this grade.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Missed Call | Jan/4 | Warner Bros. | $12,511,473 | $26,890,041 | $20M | 10 | 2.15x |
| 2 | The Happening | Jun/13 | Fox | $30,517,109 | $64,506,874 | $60M | 14 | 2.11x |
F
Only one movie (0.84%) managed to get the grade. The most dreaded grade. Word of mouth is completely dead and this will drop like a rock. This movie averaged a 2.43x multiplier. In comparison, 2007 had 2 movies with a 2.11x average multiplier.
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Weeks in theaters | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disaster Movie | Aug/29 | Lionsgate | $5,836,973 | $14,190,901 | $20M | 8 | 2.43x |
2008 DOMESTIC TOP 20
| No. | Movie | Date | Studio | Domestic Opening | Domestic Total | Budget | Grade | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dark Knight | Jul/18 | Warner Bros. | $158,411,483 | $533,720,947 | $185M | A | 3.37x |
| 2 | Iron Man | May/2 | Paramount | $102,118,668 | $318,604,126 | $140M | A | 3.12x |
| 3 | Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | May/22 | Paramount | $100,137,835 | $317,101,119 | $185M | B | 3.17x |
| 4 | Hancock | Jul/2 | Sony | $62,603,879 | $227,946,274 | $150M | B+ | 3.64x |
| 5 | WALL•E | Jun/27 | Disney | $63,087,526 | $223,808,164 | $180M | A | 3.55x |
| 6 | Kung Fu Panda | Jun/6 | Paramount | $60,239,130 | $215,434,591 | $130M | A– | 3.58x |
| 7 | Twilight | Nov/21 | Summit | $69,637,740 | $192,769,854 | $37M | A– | 2.77x |
| 8 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Nov/7 | Paramount | $63,106,589 | $180,174,880 | $150M | A– | 2.86x |
| 9 | Quantum of Solace | Nov/14 | Sony | $67,528,882 | $169,368,427 | $230M | B– | 2.51x |
| 10 | Horton Hears a Who! | Mar/14 | Fox | $45,012,998 | $154,529,439 | $85M | A– | 3.43x |
| 11 | Sex and the City | May/30 | Warner Bros. | $56,848,056 | $152,647,258 | $65M | A | 2.69x |
| 12 | Gran Torino | Dec/12 | Warner Bros. | $29,484,388 | $148,095,302 | $33M | A | 5.02x |
| 13 | Mamma Mia! | Jul/18 | Universal | $27,751,240 | $144,130,063 | $52M | A– | 5.19x |
| 14 | Marley & Me | Dec/25 | Fox | $36,357,586 | $143,153,751 | $60M | A | 3.94x |
| 15 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | May/16 | Disney | $55,034,805 | $141,621,490 | $225M | A– | 2.57x |
| 16 | Slumdog Millionaire | Nov/12 | Searchlight | $4,301,870 | $141,319,928 | $15M | N/A | 32.85x |
| 17 | The Incredible Hulk | Jun/13 | Universal | $55,414,050 | $134,806,913 | $150M | A– | 2.43x |
| 18 | Wanted | Jun/27 | Universal | $50,927,085 | $134,508,551 | $75M | B+ | 2.64x |
| 19 | Get Smart | Jun/20 | Warner Bros. | $38,683,480 | $130,319,208 | $80M | B+ | 3.37x |
| 20 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Dec/25 | Paramount | $26,853,816 | $127,509,326 | $150M | A– | 4.75x |
See you next weekend for the 2009 Edition.
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u/ALHOWE6 Lucasfilm Jan 23 '23
This table really shows how legs for movies of today are significantly lower than equivalent films of past.
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u/Janus_Prospero Jan 23 '23
Something I find interesting is how many none managed to crack that coveted A+. Not Wall-E, not The Dark Knight, not Iron Man. Not even a sure-fire crowd pleaser like High School Musical 3 could tick up from A to A+.
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u/NeilPoonHandler Marvel Studios Jan 23 '23
Damn, I’m really surprised by how low The Ruins’ Cinemascore is. I guess it’s because of how dark and mean-spirited it is? Good movie, though.
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u/russwriter67 Jan 23 '23
I’m surprised Tale of Despreaux got that low of a score. Also surprised that Disaster Movie had a 2.43x multiple with that awful CinemaScore.