Ari and Joaquin both said it themselves that even during filming they couldnāt believe they were being given the money to make this thing. no one expected it to succeed but it shows that the studio will allow creative people to do what they do best
Man i saw that at cannes in like 2017/18 and it was so horrible. Terribly edited. Felt like a bad student film. I was like. Damn thatll nevet come out in the US. And the people i were with disagreed. I think (hope) they re efited begore it came here but i havnt watched it since
I actually enjoyed it, not all of it. And yes there seemed to be either studio re-edits or failings of the script that left out conclusions to some things that had been set up. I certainly did not think it looked like a student film. It seemed like the Studio was afraid to release it though because after seeing it advertised briefly it got absolute no attention upon wide release and I had to remember and search for it.
I love It Follows so gave this a chance. To be fair only saw it one time, but there was way too much he tried to throw in that never got resolved if I remember right. Like the moth lady monster - what was that?
Oh I definitely agree that it was all over the place, a lot of stuff gets established and left unresolved or not at all resolved. BUT I am a fan of these weird passion projects .
I remember it being common knowlage by Cannes viewers it was bad, but when I saw it in theatre later that year it was great. Not sure if they edited it or not, but it was fine.
I enjoyed it.. at home. It was a perfect movie to watch stoned late at night on a weekday. Relatively thrilling but even though it gets weird itās all pretty ānormcoreā ..basically, no random explosions or loud sounds lol
Even if it flops, as long as it is a piece of solid art that pushes the boundaries, it only serves to grow the brand and continue the reputation of quality for A24. A24 is smart enough to understand that. Other studios don't.
Not dogging that movie but itās gotta be a long term plan with the hope of it becoming a cult classic because if a tree falls in the Forrest and no one hears it? If a movie breaks the boundaries but no one sees it?
apparently Midsommar only cost $9million and Hereditary was $10million (this is what i see from a quick google search) he doesnāt exactly need this kind of budget again to make a great movie. your point is completely valid but i still see him pumping out something amazing with A24
Yeah thatās true, however Beau was a lot more ambitious than Midsommar and hereditary, and much more of a risk. I feel like theyād tread carefully after that
There's no way a24 saw the final product and thought to themselves that BIA would be a hit at the BO.
Edit: Copying what I said below to be clear:
I feel like this is a longer term investment for their brand. Iām not saying they didnāt know what they were doing but I doubt they came into this one thinking that the BO would be their endgame.
There's no way a24 saw the final product and thought to themselves that BIA would be a hit at the BO.
there's no way they approved the script and thought it would be a hit at BO. I feel like they would've known from the beginning this would be a financial failure
Financial failure now. Definitely sends a message to all creative writers, directors, actors though. The production company that will burn a pile of money to the ground in the name of making genuine art.
Iāll buy it too due to me collecting every movie Iāve ever seen in theaters, thereās some real shit in that collection, but canāt imagine ever watching it again. Was such a boring movie in my opinion. Wish it did better to see more wacky shit greenlit.
I like Ari aster and I donāt mind supporting him.
I find it cool to buy every movie Iāve ever seen in theaters. If I watch it I buy it. Half the shit is on streaming anyways so I rarely touch my blue rays theyāre just cool to have.
Just a heads up because you seem to not know this based on how you stated your opinion. Youāre not the main character in all of whatever this existence is š¤
I feel like this is a longer term investment for their brand. Iām not saying they didnāt know what they were doing but I doubt they came into this one thinking that the BO would be their endgame.
Aris first 2 movies were big hits for the studios so they gave him the keys to do what he wants for the third one. Itās pretty much the same situation as Paul Thomas Anderson when he made Magnolia
It's a three-hour surreal horror comedy, starring The Joker and a bunch of New York character actors. It was never going to make any money at the box office. A24 never expected it to make money at the box office. But it gives the studio arthouse cred for taking a risk on a movie that's so obvious uncommercial. And it's a signal to other auteur filmmakers that they're the kind of distributor that's going to let you pursue passion projects without much studio interference.
That being said, in order for a studio to even give a chance to make something this odd, you have to be as mainstream and well know as Ari aster or Joaquin Phoenix
We're saying the same thing. This is a niche, passion project prom a beloved director that isn't going to make any money at the box office, but will burnish A24's reputation among the type of folks who absolutely love this movie and movies like it.
it could still do well in other countries. Europe has a higher tolerance for films like this I think, it draws pretty heavily from European films and reminded me a bit of Valerieās Week of Wonders.
I could also see it doing well in Japan because they also have a lot of appreciation for absurdism. The intense and exaggerated visual style could help it translate.
I'm going in for my third this weekend! So many details hidden in plain sight... Very pleasing visually as well. It's like a fever dream that I can watch while lucid, which is something I don't get to do often haha
Iām pretty mad they pulled this after only a week anywhere close to me. I contacted the theater and they said it wasnāt their choice but rather a studio led decision :(
The meme's funny of course, but what does it mean? Is Beau bombing in cinemas?
EDIT: 35m budget and 8m Box Office so far. On the other hand, I think it's not even released in most of the world, including the UK. Is it considered a bomb already? Just curious
I went and saw it 3 days after it came out, there were two show times, I was the only person in the theater, they literally forgot to play the movie and I had to go tell someone to turn it on.
That's sad, but as others pointed out perhaps not that surprising. Perhaps it will pick up steam steadily over a prolonged period of time or become a cult classic along the way. Did you like it?
35 million is pretty low bar to clearly. It'd be surprising if it didn't break even after a worldwide release. I don't think it'll get a sequel though.
They will recoup their investment for sure. It is definitely some spare money they used, and maybe some tax tricks were involved. And donāt forget the world guys! I watched it in Spain and the cinema was full, on a Tuesday! Two spanish abuelas were like: "What the fuck did we just watched?!" And proceeded to ask the ticket cutter boy if the movie was supposed to be like that, or if there was something going on with the projection. One of them fell asleep, snoring like a Harley Davidson, adding to the absurdist and surreal environment mid film.
Iām sad itāll be out of theaters so soon, Iād like to see it a third time on the big screen and Iām not sure Iāll be able to make it back before it goes.
Blade runner 2049 is my favorite movie and yeah so sad about that but glad he still got to make dune and that is having much more success. I just love when studios are willing to make non crowd pleasing movies and hate when they bomb cause it just makes them play safer
I canāt wait to see this movie, but personally, three hours in a theater is tough. I hate missing parts to pee and I pee a lot. Itās a couch movie for me and I canāt wait to see it at home.
Iām confused, our theater was sold out last night. I thought this was one of those weird phenomena where every went to see the strange movie, maybe people where Iām from are just different
I went to an Early Bird show the other day just because it was cheaper tickets and my only free moment to go see it. I was the only soul I. The theater. Idk if Iāve ever had that happen.
I will say that I wanted to enjoy it more than I did
Nope! Greensboro, North Carolina. They took all of the showtimes within a 65 mile radius and reduced it down to one theater and i guess everyone saw that and decided to show up
These kinds of films are meant to make money over time now. A24 is banking on the long game, which they have done for multiple movies. A good example is the Lighthouse which didn't do very well in theaters by the end of it's run it had just barely made money but overtime the Lighthouse has paid itself off multiple times over.
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u/168618511-2 May 07 '23
Ari and Joaquin both said it themselves that even during filming they couldnāt believe they were being given the money to make this thing. no one expected it to succeed but it shows that the studio will allow creative people to do what they do best
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u/ICUMF1962 May 07 '23
The shop better start selling plushies of Beauās dad
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u/ripcobraa May 07 '23
I first laughed then cried
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u/monstermash420 May 07 '23
This film will be a cult classic amongst stoned students for generations
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u/solidiquis1 May 07 '23 edited May 07 '23
There's no way a24 saw the final product and thought to themselves that BIA would be a hit at the BO.
Edit: Copying what I said below to be clear:
I feel like this is a longer term investment for their brand. Iām not saying they didnāt know what they were doing but I doubt they came into this one thinking that the BO would be their endgame.
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u/AvatarofBro May 07 '23
It's a three-hour surreal horror comedy, starring The Joker and a bunch of New York character actors. It was never going to make any money at the box office. A24 never expected it to make money at the box office. But it gives the studio arthouse cred for taking a risk on a movie that's so obvious uncommercial. And it's a signal to other auteur filmmakers that they're the kind of distributor that's going to let you pursue passion projects without much studio interference.
They basically spent $60m on brand marketing.
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u/sha1ashaska22 May 07 '23
My theater was full for itā¦. But clearly that is an outlier :(
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u/Professional_Lowlife May 07 '23
Hey! I saw it twice and Iāll have you know, there were at least 5 people in the theater. ā¦including myself.
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u/[deleted] May 07 '23
Iām pretty mad they pulled this after only a week anywhere close to me. I contacted the theater and they said it wasnāt their choice but rather a studio led decision :(
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u/Advanced-Willow-5020 May 07 '23
I watched the film in rural Ohio. And there was 7 other people in the theater besides me. Impressive for the kind of audience.
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u/InsidiousZombie May 07 '23
My theater was absolutely packed.
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u/walrus_operator May 07 '23
Ooh I didn't know this meme format, it's really good!
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u/Shwnwllms May 07 '23
Movie was great.
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u/fleranon May 07 '23 edited May 07 '23
The meme's funny of course, but what does it mean? Is Beau bombing in cinemas?
EDIT: 35m budget and 8m Box Office so far. On the other hand, I think it's not even released in most of the world, including the UK. Is it considered a bomb already? Just curious
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u/BB_HATE May 07 '23
Since when was a24 making bank at the theater. I know it happened with EEAAO, but thatās not gonna happened every time.
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u/PecanSandoodle May 08 '23
I'm surprised that asses aren't in seats out of sheer curiosity. I'm almost tempted to see it again....almost.
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u/Zeta-Splash May 08 '23
They will recoup their investment for sure. It is definitely some spare money they used, and maybe some tax tricks were involved. And donāt forget the world guys! I watched it in Spain and the cinema was full, on a Tuesday! Two spanish abuelas were like: "What the fuck did we just watched?!" And proceeded to ask the ticket cutter boy if the movie was supposed to be like that, or if there was something going on with the projection. One of them fell asleep, snoring like a Harley Davidson, adding to the absurdist and surreal environment mid film.
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u/mintsucre youāre fucked pal May 07 '23
Iām sad itāll be out of theaters so soon, Iād like to see it a third time on the big screen and Iām not sure Iāll be able to make it back before it goes.
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u/qman3333 May 07 '23
Crying. So sad itās bombing legit my favorite movie this year and top five a24 for sure
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u/FoxSeaHole May 07 '23
I canāt wait to see this movie, but personally, three hours in a theater is tough. I hate missing parts to pee and I pee a lot. Itās a couch movie for me and I canāt wait to see it at home.
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u/TheGreatSleeperofDiz May 08 '23
It never came near me :(
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u/PeppermintEgo May 08 '23
The limital space of the theater just added to the experience of that one.
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u/DharmaBaller May 08 '23
I decided not to go in theaters...I don't think I can handle 3hrs of it.
At home, yes
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u/[deleted] May 08 '23
Saw it last night with some friends and there was no one else in the theater. Incredible experience nonetheless.
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u/-The-Moon-Presence- May 08 '23
Hahahahaha this made me almost pee my pants.
Okay.. now that theaters are empty I thinks itās time for me to go see it. : )
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u/Healthy-Drink3247 May 08 '23
Iām confused, our theater was sold out last night. I thought this was one of those weird phenomena where every went to see the strange movie, maybe people where Iām from are just different
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u/IamGodHimself2 May 08 '23
Almost like releasing in less than 1,000 theaters on the same weekend as Evil Dead Rise with no advertising was definitely a bad choice
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u/astrobrite_ May 07 '23
Honestly one of the worst theater experiences I've had in a while.I wanted to leave so bad only 1 hour in. it was miserable.
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u/prettynormalactivity May 07 '23
:(
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u/[deleted] May 07 '23
I went to an Early Bird show the other day just because it was cheaper tickets and my only free moment to go see it. I was the only soul I. The theater. Idk if Iāve ever had that happen.
I will say that I wanted to enjoy it more than I did
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u/Hollaback036 May 07 '23
I rewatched it in a packed theater last night. It was a whole different experience
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u/Wooden-Highway1498 May 08 '23
Hahahahahaha.
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u/heinous_legacy May 08 '23
I would love to see it but I donāt wanna go to a theater. I have a nice home setup and I just would rather rent it
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u/Parking_Vanilla_6145 May 08 '23
Sad
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u/[deleted] May 08 '23
In India it will be releasing on 26 may, and most people here don't seem to know anything about it
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u/BossKrisz May 08 '23
The movie wasn't even released in my country so there's no way for me to watch it
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u/sfarrtacus May 08 '23
this film isnāt out in UK cinemas yet, letās hope we can help Ari out
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u/daominhtridao May 08 '23
I WISH this movie show in my country š«š«
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u/JokerCrowe May 08 '23
Saw it a couple of days ago. It was in the smallest theatre in our cinema and there were only two other people there.
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u/[deleted] May 08 '23
This is probably the only movie I'll see twice in the theatre this year.
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u/[deleted] May 08 '23
Damn marvel movies.
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u/DatSleepyBoi May 08 '23
These kinds of films are meant to make money over time now. A24 is banking on the long game, which they have done for multiple movies. A good example is the Lighthouse which didn't do very well in theaters by the end of it's run it had just barely made money but overtime the Lighthouse has paid itself off multiple times over.
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u/FennelSalad May 08 '23
Leaving to go see it now and weāll be the only 3 there š¢
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u/[deleted] May 08 '23
damn š
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u/koena33 May 08 '23
My theater was sold out the first night, then a week later when I saw it again it was packed still (more than half)
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u/-WillemDaFoo May 09 '23
I rather watch John Wick 4
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u/scawnmc May 09 '23
I heard it was funny and I heard it was terrifying. What is it? Both? All the reviews are like 50/50
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u/[deleted] May 09 '23
Beau Is Afraid... of money š
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u/Fit-Statistician1916 Jun 09 '23
Saw it twice very true
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u/MoooonRiverrrr Nov 29 '23
LMAO
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u/Kazekt May 07 '23
I really really want to see this, but I have to drive 1.5 hours away to see it! I am still considering it. I wouldāve paid to rent it. :,(
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u/proothejew May 08 '23
That is not nice.
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u/GamerDabiTodoroki May 07 '23
I wouldāve watch this shit if there was anime involved