mistyotter35 said:Did they really put that much money into it? I thought his paycheck was only around $550,000.
Oh, I wasn't actually talking about the actor's salary—I meant the massive amount they poured into marketing him as the next big threat, basically positioning him as the new Kang to rival someone like Thanos.
If those legal allegations against him end up being true, Disney will almost certainly have to cut ties and go find themselves a brand-new Kang.
I feel like I was totally misled... I watched a few interviews and he had such a great energy about him, but hey, I guess we'll just have to wait and see if it actually pays off... or if this is all just some personal vendetta from a woman who caught him messaging someone else.
Disney is definitely pulling their hair out right now—they put so much money into casting the actor for Kang.
That movie is leading the pack for this year's Oscars with a whopping 11 nominations.
I’m really rooting for Michelle to take home as many awards as possible—honestly, she’s more than deserving after everything she's contributed to the industry. It feels like critics have overlooked her work far too often in the past.
Visually, it’s just stunning... but beyond that, it's a deep dive into generational trauma, learning to accept things, dealing with rage, and ultimately finding peace in exactly what we have.
The music >>>
An absolute A+ for the entire cast.. Especially Evelyn, her husband, and their daughter.. They were all masterful and truly earned those Oscar nominations. I was particularly blown away by the husband—that final monologue of his? It completely broke me.
Nah, I definitely won't be catching it anytime soon—my schedule is just too packed—but I've been scrolling through all the reviews and checking out a few different forums lately... and man, people are absolutely loving this movie.
It’s currently absolutely crushing it here in the States.. I'm really hoping we get a chance to see it back in our local AMC Theatres soon.
It feels like—as someone else already pointed out—this masterpiece might only ever find its way into those tiny indie theaters, leaving the rest of us with zero chance to see it unless it eventually hits the streaming services...
An aging immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes—connecting with all the different lives she could have lived.
Right now, the film is only playing in limited release, but both critics and audiences are absolutely obsessed with it. I’m really hoping it gets a wider rollout here in the States soon!
Terry Wells3 said:Wait, there's a sequel? 🥱I agree; the woman is something else. 🙏Generally, I find most Asian women have a certain soft vibe, but Gemma stands out like Sharon Stone compared to the rest.
I mean, the movie was an absolute smash at the box office; honestly, no romantic comedy has pulled numbers like that in the last decade. Plus, they swept up pretty much every award nomination possible. It wouldn't even surprise me if they snagged an Oscar nomination.
Just finished watching the movie. Honestly, I'm not even surprised it absolutely crushed it at the box office—even if, at its core, it follows the classic romantic comedy playbook.
A huge chunk of the dialogue—which the actors and directors themselves have actually confirmed—was totally improvised! 👍
The cast was just spot on; they were all incredibly charismatic. Plus, the lead couple had such amazing chemistry together. For me, though, the standout was definitely the production design and scenery.
SPOILER :
That wedding scene? Pure visual perfection. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Now, we’re all just sitting here waiting for a sequel! 👍
Richard Wilson4 said:The rule in those few Asian countries is that it isn't exactly some massive monster hit like it was here in America...
Hong Kong 451,000 Taiwan 399,000 Singapore did a bit better with 1,800,000
It’s almost a certainty it won't show up in South Korea or China, and as for Japan, we'll just have to wait and see...
Basically, because it features Chinese people, there's a certain level of friction with other Asian populations that prevents it from being a huge hit over there. Plus—let's be real—that whole casting scandal involving Henry definitely played a part in the backlash.
On the flip side, though, it absolutely crushed it in Australia!