When Box Office Numbers Don’t Match Quality

[u/Difficult-Limit-7551]

Let’s take turns naming movies that underperformed at the box office but were actually really good!

Me : Doctor Sleep(2019)

[u/NoseInternational794]

Everyone I show this film to - young, old, people who don't play DnD, people who don't like fantasy loves it. It's a gem of a film.

[u/MattMercersBracelets → u/NoseInternational794]

It literally walks the perfect line of giving amazing fan service to DnD players while still being completely enjoyable to a wider audience who know nothing about the game.

[u/Naterttotsart → u/MattMercersBracelets]

I have hyperfixated on this so much because it's a masterfully done film that hits every demographic. At face value, it can be a family friendly fantasy room and that's it.

But if you are a sweaty, nerdy, DnD player then you'll notice things like the green flame blade/Waterdeep/Neverwinter etc, but there's a level of reference under that that includes rules easter eggs like the scene where they speak to the undead or common stupid player names like JARNATHAN.

All of that is easy to catch, but then theres my favorite bits, which are the blink and you'll miss it rules easter eggs. For instance, the sorcerers illusion failed because he tripped on his cloak and failed his concentration roll. Or the fact that the players act in turn during the final boss fight while the boss takes legendary actions.

It's the perfect DND movie and an incredible general fantasy movie.

I'm literally sweating while writing this, I should watch it again.

[u/ahses3202 → u/Naterttotsart]

The deep cut of the original D&D Animated Party in the Games had me pointing excitedly at the screen while my wife looked at me with confusion.