Dark Knight vs Titanic | Movie News

Just last week, some people were actually saying that THE DARK KNIGHT was overhyped or that it wouldn't live up to expectations, but what a difference one week makes. As of this writing, only 6 days after its initial release, KNIGHT has already made over $222M in North American alone, beating BATMAN BEGINS' entire domestic run from 2005 ($205M). The film will most likely become the highest-grossing movie of the year any day now, and continues to break records this week, becoming the film to reach the $200M the fastest of all-time (it took only 5 days to reach that mark...the previous record-holder was PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 3, which hit that mark in 8 days).

Pundits (that's schmucks like us) are predicting that by the end of next weekend, THE DARK KNIGHT will have grossed over $300M in its first 10 days of release, which again, would break the previous record of 16 days, held by that PIRATES flick. More impressive is that it took INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THOSE CRAZY MONKEYS 39 full days before it reached the $300M plateau, and IRON MAN...48 days. All that to say...this film is a-smoking!!!

So let's start predicting whether or not you believe that it will beat the highest grossing movie of all-time, TITANIC, which has held the record since 1997 with a touch over $600M. I personally don't think that THE DARK KNIGHT would be able to maintain this same rhythm all the way toward that record, but then again, you never know. It's to note that TITANIC actually started somewhat "slowly" back in its opening weekend, with only $28M in its first three days of release (compared to $158M for TDK). In fact, it took TITANIC 25 full days to reach the $200M -- and remember, it took THE DARK KNIGHT only 6 days to reach that!

The main difference between the 2 films, of course, is that TITANIC had "legs" and "legs" and "legs" (speaking of legs, CHECK THIS SHIT OUT). The James Cameron film actually spent 15 consecutive weeks at the #1 spot at one point. I repeat: it spent close to 4 months in the #1 spot back in 1997! The movie marketplace isn't the same as it was back in 1997 either, with major movies coming out every week, including 2 more this coming weekend and then a bunch more in August. 

Can THE DARK KNIGHT maintain its rhythm or make enough major dough early on in order to give TITANIC's $600M a run for its money? Let us know your thoughts below and try and give us your reasonings as well as your responses, of course. As for the answer to the ultimate question: why so serious? 'Cause that's a lot of money, brah! PS: It's to note that #2 on the all-time list is the first STAR WARS movie with $460M. That, I'm pretty sure it can/will beat...

Source: BoxOfficeMojo.com

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titanic13lover
9:57AM on 08/17/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

NEVER

dude im not going to go see it i have saw the commercials for it + it just didnt appeal to me. Titanic is my favorite movie ever! i can watch it 100 times + it still not get old! i wouldnt be surprised but hopefully it dont.

dude im not going to go see it i have saw the commercials for it + it just didnt appeal to me. Titanic is my favorite movie ever! i can watch it 100 times + it still not get old! i wouldnt be surprised but hopefully it dont.

 

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ColdZro
9:01AM on 07/26/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I'm not really intending to comment on the article, but rather on Mr Boejangles... "going to personally donate 300million of my own money to this movie next week."

HAHA YEAH! That was awesome, dude. I laughed much! Deserved some recognition.

I'm not really intending to comment on the article, but rather on Mr Boejangles... "going to personally donate 300million of my own money to this movie next week."

HAHA YEAH! That was awesome, dude. I laughed much! Deserved some recognition.

 

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mr boejangles
6:18PM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Im going to personally donate 300million of my own money to this movie next week. We shall see if that pushes it over the 600 million mark...

Im going to personally donate 300million of my own money to this movie next week. We shall see if that pushes it over the 600 million mark...

 

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DocHoliday145
5:55PM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Women go to c the Dark Knight almost as much as men. 48% of the viewers for TDK have been females. I think it has a chance to beat Titanic although it may be slim.

Women go to c the Dark Knight almost as much as men. 48% of the viewers for TDK have been females. I think it has a chance to beat Titanic although it may be slim.

 

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a7xfan
4:00PM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

i dont know

i have seen this once, and it didn't land, i might have to watch it again (a task in its own, 2.5 hrs!!) i didn't find it amazing first time, will watch it again.

i have seen this once, and it didn't land, i might have to watch it again (a task in its own, 2.5 hrs!!) i didn't find it amazing first time, will watch it again.

 

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RoneStar
3:25PM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

It won't.

Let's just sum up the facts that have been mentioned here, or just from actual reality.

TITANIC ran constantly in theaters from December 18, 1997 straight through to August 29, 1998 in roughly 40% of all cinemas. That's 8+ months. That alone is a remarkable feat, not matched since maybe the 1960s. THE DARK KNIGHT will run until the middle of September at the latest - as WB will want it on DVD

Let's just sum up the facts that have been mentioned here, or just from actual reality.

TITANIC ran constantly in theaters from December 18, 1997 straight through to August 29, 1998 in roughly 40% of all cinemas. That's 8+ months. That alone is a remarkable feat, not matched since maybe the 1960s. THE DARK KNIGHT will run until the middle of September at the latest - as WB will want it on DVD as the earliest convenience so they can rake in $20 vs. $10.

As has been mentioned, a large portion of TITANIC's business was repeat business amongst teenage girls. Teenage girls have financial liquidity like nobody's business. That's just a simple fact. Has been since there's been a consumerist society. Teenage girls are spoiled. Unfortunately, there is nothing in THE DARK KNIGHT for teenage girls, which makes that market segment worthless to WB.

The second last factor was, despite the Winslet boobies, TITANIC was for the most part a family friendly picture. It was accessible to everyone. Can you honestly take your grandmother to THE DARK KNIGHT?

Finally, THE DARK KNIGHT is a comic book film - no matter how hard it tries to be something else. If you're not agreeable to men in capes, you're most likely not going to see this movie. That's $10 less for the Warner Brothers (and their sister Dot). No matter how much hype and marketing goes on, you can't attract those dollars.

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Arvindh
11:30AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

HOPEFULLY SO......

I have never been happier about a movie my entire life, being a major Batman fan from age 4 and all. I've always wondered what it would be like if a Batman movie had all the attention in the world and whatya' know, I know what it feels like now. Anyway, although I HOPE it will beat Titatic, my logic tells me otherwise. The Dark Knight is solid greatness, but Titanic has one major advantage;

I have never been happier about a movie my entire life, being a major Batman fan from age 4 and all. I've always wondered what it would be like if a Batman movie had all the attention in the world and whatya' know, I know what it feels like now. Anyway, although I HOPE it will beat Titatic, my logic tells me otherwise. The Dark Knight is solid greatness, but Titanic has one major advantage; sentimental value. The movie is so heavy with emotion that even guys couldn't help themselves from watching it 5 times over! Plus, the ones who will continue to suppurt TDK will be the comic / Batman fans. The rest will watch it at a maximum of two times. Oh, how I'd love to see TDK stand tall as the highest grossing flick of all time. I doubt it, but you neva' know. I never expected it to do THIS well, and I've been proven wrong there already. Way to go Chris Nolan!

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pg13myass
8:44AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I would love to see Dark Knight dethrone Titanic as highest grossest movie of all time. As much as I'd love to see it, I won't be holding my breath for it. It would have to match Titanic's run as consecutive number 1 movie for a long time and in each week, it's total should be in the high grossing numbers. It all depends on the audience to see if they will make Dark Knight's box office

I would love to see Dark Knight dethrone Titanic as highest grossest movie of all time. As much as I'd love to see it, I won't be holding my breath for it. It would have to match Titanic's run as consecutive number 1 movie for a long time and in each week, it's total should be in the high grossing numbers. It all depends on the audience to see if they will make Dark Knight's box office earnings consistent from here on. I'm sure the fans would be willing to go see Dark KNight as much as they can to make sure of that, but it's a question of the rest of the population if they'd be willing to spend their money to see it repeatedly as they did Titanic.

Only time will tell.

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Vilos
5:38AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Love this stuff

TDK will no doubt hit 400 mil, hopefully we all have the money for repeated viewings to keep this thing going :). At least get it to the second spot all time.

TDK will no doubt hit 400 mil, hopefully we all have the money for repeated viewings to keep this thing going :). At least get it to the second spot all time.

 

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casketmouth
4:02AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

teeny boppers vs fan boys pretty much

Both movies were AMAZING when they first came out. Marketing For Batman and a death made it something to care about, but as for the market in this day and age I doubt it will do what Titanic did not having too much competition back then. We'll see by next week how fast this movie will make it's way to three hundred mill or how slow. The Dark Knight is a better movie to me because it was not

Both movies were AMAZING when they first came out. Marketing For Batman and a death made it something to care about, but as for the market in this day and age I doubt it will do what Titanic did not having too much competition back then. We'll see by next week how fast this movie will make it's way to three hundred mill or how slow. The Dark Knight is a better movie to me because it was not stuck on any particular theme but tackled a lot more than Titanic did but rightly said, will the teeny boppers give a damn about this in this day and age? This movie is serious and honestly more developed than titanic in general and has a selling point on Ledger as Titanic had on Celine Dion's theme song.

The Joker is the draw as was Jack in Titanic. We'll truly see wzup. I want Batman to do it cause it will be a foot stamp in Hollywood history on how to start treating the medium with more brains than brawn. It already has taken Hollywood in the right direction and actually made a good movie be the top seller of all time. Titanic was good too, but damn this is a comic book guy...LOL, and it's made an important step in the rigth direction. Batman was created in the great depression era and was a key thing to giving hope to the youth which Nolan really captured. 70 years or so later...He's back to do it again. Yes we are in a recession, don't get it twisted.

Gas to even get to the movies aint the same as before either. We can't be using money like that these days. I contributed though with my three viewings. Still got IMAX to go

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shaolinfunk
2:15AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Yeah, I agree. I definitely think it's got a chance to top it. I saw it two times last weekend and both showing were/if not completely sold out. Even my mother, who could care less about movies in general, wants to see it because of the buzz it's still receiving. She's never ANY of the Batman movies! To me, that's impressive.

Yeah, I agree. I definitely think it's got a chance to top it. I saw it two times last weekend and both showing were/if not completely sold out. Even my mother, who could care less about movies in general, wants to see it because of the buzz it's still receiving. She's never ANY of the Batman movies! To me, that's impressive.

 

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jmar
1:02AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I'ts got a shot

I went to a 3:30 showing yesterday to see it again... and it was sold out. At 3:30. ON A WEDNESDAY. Do you realize how insane that is? I felt like standing up and yelling "don't you people have jobs?!"

I went to a 3:30 showing yesterday to see it again... and it was sold out. At 3:30. ON A WEDNESDAY. Do you realize how insane that is? I felt like standing up and yelling "don't you people have jobs?!"

 

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aronnyc
12:32AM on 07/25/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

As I recall, Titanic's record was held in part because it won the Oscars, and that a lot of the audience were teeny-boppers. Will the fanboy crowd beat the teeny-boppers? That contest itself is as interesting as Batman vs. Joker. Actually, come to think of it, it's not. TDK is of course much more awesome.

As I recall, Titanic's record was held in part because it won the Oscars, and that a lot of the audience were teeny-boppers. Will the fanboy crowd beat the teeny-boppers? That contest itself is as interesting as Batman vs. Joker. Actually, come to think of it, it's not. TDK is of course much more awesome.

 

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AlteredEffect
11:26PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I think TDK can pull it off. But we wont know until next week really. It has the potential. As JohnLocke2342 points out it is a phenomenon.

I myself did see it twice.

I think TDK can pull it off. But we wont know until next week really. It has the potential. As JohnLocke2342 points out it is a phenomenon.

I myself did see it twice.

 

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Thizzel
11:02PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Nope

As great as this movie is, living up to the hype and everything, I don't think it will beat it...along with any other movie any time soon. Simply because its hard to make a movie that teenage girls like to the point where they see it 4 times a week, like Titanic. Thats really what it comes down too when you get to that kind of money, re-watch value.

As great as this movie is, living up to the hype and everything, I don't think it will beat it...along with any other movie any time soon. Simply because its hard to make a movie that teenage girls like to the point where they see it 4 times a week, like Titanic. Thats really what it comes down too when you get to that kind of money, re-watch value.

 

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JohnLocke2342
11:00PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Who Knows?

Everyone hating on the hype (still??) need to ease up, and just let this movie runs it's course. Let it effect people the way it is, who cares if people think it's "the best thing ever"? Does it hurt you that much?


I for one, don't think that The Dark Knight will have the legs to beat Titanic, I don't think anything ever will. I do though, notice a phenomenon when I see one.. and this

Everyone hating on the hype (still??) need to ease up, and just let this movie runs it's course. Let it effect people the way it is, who cares if people think it's "the best thing ever"? Does it hurt you that much?


I for one, don't think that The Dark Knight will have the legs to beat Titanic, I don't think anything ever will. I do though, notice a phenomenon when I see one.. and this movie.. is A PHENOMENON. I haven't seen something like this since, well, ever. Not just hype, I've seen that a million times. I'm talking about a movie so good that people saw it twice in one weekend. A LOT OF PEOPLE. I've talked to countless of couples, groups of guys, and groups of girls, that have seen this movie twice in one weekend, or are planning on seeing it again, maybe even three times. I have never in my entire 21 year history on this planet seen something like this. Who knows how well it will do.

This movie just means THAT MUCH to some people. Whether it's because they're Batman fans, Heath Ledger fans, or just plain old movie fans looking for something fresh and gorgeous, well, this is the ripest thing out there right now. And it probably will be for the next couple of months. Amen to Nolan and Co., they've given us something we've been missing for a while.

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GGear0323
10:58PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

well, sugar, i dont know about you, but reading all of the posts, even people that absolutely love the film (to the point of having a TDK themed wedding) are even saying this wont beat Titanic. a lot of people HOPE it beats it out, but no one really thinks it is going to happen. Love is not making anyone blind 'round here.

i think you just need to calm down a bit. no one around here is saying

well, sugar, i dont know about you, but reading all of the posts, even people that absolutely love the film (to the point of having a TDK themed wedding) are even saying this wont beat Titanic. a lot of people HOPE it beats it out, but no one really thinks it is going to happen. Love is not making anyone blind 'round here.

i think you just need to calm down a bit. no one around here is saying this is the #1 film of all time, it will break every record known to man, it will win 15 Oscars easy, that Heath Ledger is the greatest actor the world has ever known, that TDK 20 years from now will be regarded as the turning point in human civilization.

do fans like the fact that it breaking records, yes, do fans like the fact that it is the #1 movie on imdb for now, yes, but to call people immature because of this is naive. these fans are nto little children running around screaming " Go see the dark knight" in the TDK pajamas. they are fans excited that a movie they like, it getting such praise, so they get caught up in the fame

oh, and i read that piece earlier today, though it is mostly asking whether or not we have reached a peak in superhero movies, he centers around what he perceives as the conventions and parameters of the genre. but he said it himself, that EVERY genre has conventions it usually follows, but that doesnt mean people would get bored of it. people always find ways to turn these conventions on their head, and further we get into this Hero Movie craze, the more someone is going to come up with fresh ideas, just look at all the graphic novels being adapted nowadays. but if A.O Scott was only talking about the mainstay of american comics ( aka the Batmans, Supermans, of the comic world) then yes, you can only go so far with a limited number of characters. i dont see them becoming a James Bond type franchise.

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sugarontop
10:14PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

No "hate" here, just logic, as my last post discussed. I don't "hate" the film, not by far. No, I dislike how people act like after a week in release, it's the best thing ever. It's an immature argument, period.

And, for the record, I never even saw Titanic, so it's not about defending the film. It's about good sense and understanding the business.

It's about not counting your Jokers

No "hate" here, just logic, as my last post discussed. I don't "hate" the film, not by far. No, I dislike how people act like after a week in release, it's the best thing ever. It's an immature argument, period.

And, for the record, I never even saw Titanic, so it's not about defending the film. It's about good sense and understanding the business.

It's about not counting your Jokers before they hatch. It's about talking back to often juvenile fans who take the film all too seriously and just say OMGWTFBBQ!!!11!!

But carry on. Buy your ten DVDs and see it ten more times. But, um, while you're at it, read A.O. Scott's piece, too. Balance: even though the Joker doesn't have it, you can.

And to say that it has appeal because of Ledger's death is rather creepy, imo, but go for it. One dead actor equals a great film? I'd hate for that to be the barometer of greatness.

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mklasse_HE
10:00PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

BACKLASH

2nd coming of christ? no. But why all the hate? The film is that good, seriously after all the bad superheroe films and bad films in general to come out on top, please let us have this one brief time where a truly amazing film is in the limelight. just becuase it's popular doesn't mean it's any less good.

2nd coming of christ? no. But why all the hate? The film is that good, seriously after all the bad superheroe films and bad films in general to come out on top, please let us have this one brief time where a truly amazing film is in the limelight. just becuase it's popular doesn't mean it's any less good.

 

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FrogSimmons2
9:44PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

the dark knight is easily the superior film, but it won't beat titanic. that was a huge lightning in a bottle event, soundtrack, etc, that probably won't ever be beat.

the dark knight is easily the superior film, but it won't beat titanic. that was a huge lightning in a bottle event, soundtrack, etc, that probably won't ever be beat.

 

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Hunglowman
9:24PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I keep reading that TDK doesn't have crossover appeal... but this doesn't hold up.

The death of Ledger makes this have instant crossover appeal. When i saw the film there were almost as many girls there as boys.

I keep reading that TDK doesn't have crossover appeal... but this doesn't hold up.

The death of Ledger makes this have instant crossover appeal. When i saw the film there were almost as many girls there as boys.

 

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02ghost
9:10PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

No.

Won't beat Titanic. Why are people even talking about this? I don't think it will beat 460 mil. I could be wrong.

Won't beat Titanic. Why are people even talking about this? I don't think it will beat 460 mil. I could be wrong.

 

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Stevemoto
9:06PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I would love to see Dark Knight take that top place, actually I would love to see any super hero movie take the top place.
But wasn't Titanic out for like 6 months in the theatres? I'm sure if Dark Knight stayed out that long it could. At least we will know that it will be the top selling DVD of all time...I'm buying 5 just to make sure!

I would love to see Dark Knight take that top place, actually I would love to see any super hero movie take the top place.
But wasn't Titanic out for like 6 months in the theatres? I'm sure if Dark Knight stayed out that long it could. At least we will know that it will be the top selling DVD of all time...I'm buying 5 just to make sure!

 

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bigbadbaj
9:03PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Why the hate?

Why so serious indeed. There's been a lot of hate against TDK fans. It's a great film and I intend to watch at least once more. Let us have our fun.

Titanic is easily the most overhyped, overrated film of all time. 3 hours of my life I'll never get back.

As for the point of the conversation, TDK can't overtake Titanic, if only because there's far more heart-sick women in the world than

Why so serious indeed. There's been a lot of hate against TDK fans. It's a great film and I intend to watch at least once more. Let us have our fun.

Titanic is easily the most overhyped, overrated film of all time. 3 hours of my life I'll never get back.

As for the point of the conversation, TDK can't overtake Titanic, if only because there's far more heart-sick women in the world than lonely fanboys.

Extra Tidbit: Why did I marry my wife? Because she hated Titanic too.

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sugarontop
8:20PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Anyone who is attempting to be logical and equal minded about this film--or any superhero film--should read the master A.O. Scott's column on this summer's spate of hero flicks:
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The notion--the real market notion--that TDK will become the best film EVAR and that it will garner Oscar after Oscar and a bagillllion dollars and the love of allll in the land is, well, fucking nuts.

Anyone who is attempting to be logical and equal minded about this film--or any superhero film--should read the master A.O. Scott's column on this summer's spate of hero flicks:
[link]

The notion--the real market notion--that TDK will become the best film EVAR and that it will garner Oscar after Oscar and a bagillllion dollars and the love of allll in the land is, well, fucking nuts.

It's clearly breaking records. It's liked by critics. But it does not have crossover appeal the way that Titanic did, and it does not have the scale of that film. It has a far reach, but not as far as some would like, I guess.

I wish people would get a grip on this site, though I love what BahWeep and a few others say here. I mean, it's great. It's a good film. Epic even. But it's not the second coming of Christ, for Christ's sake. It's a well done superhero flick. A genre pic. It will be remembered, yes. But it will fall off, too. Percentage-wise, it will not--cannot--hold, and number one will not always be TDK.

Sorry to kill the hearts of fanbois, but cinema has survived before and will flourish after, and the flick, while a significant blip on the radar of modern moviedom, is just that: a blip. The entire picture, the full screen, is so bright that it will eclipse even this, yes, even this.

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joel1975
8:12PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Titanic vs. The Caped Crusader

You have to recall Titanic appealed to the female demographic worldwide. (And, from what I found, the romance market is pretty huge).

You have to recall Titanic appealed to the female demographic worldwide. (And, from what I found, the romance market is pretty huge).

 

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GGear0323
7:36PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

i dont think it can pass Titanic either but, we can hope...anyway, BahWeep, you seem a little angry for some reason, i mean, TDK is not the most overrated films of the last decade, hell, it isnt even overrated. a movie that is breaking box-office records, is critically praised by critics around the world and has a legitimate Oscar nomination at the least, ...all for a comic book movie...i mean

i dont think it can pass Titanic either but, we can hope...anyway, BahWeep, you seem a little angry for some reason, i mean, TDK is not the most overrated films of the last decade, hell, it isnt even overrated. a movie that is breaking box-office records, is critically praised by critics around the world and has a legitimate Oscar nomination at the least, ...all for a comic book movie...i mean unless someone called it the pinnacle of human creation, it is not really overrated(even though i am sure someone did say that)

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a-girl-named-jo
7:32PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I Sincerely Hope So!

I don't know anyone who has seen TDK without wanting to go at least a second time. I will be going for my third time next week, and then hopefully again after that. I can't stand Titanic, but I don't think it had the same re-watchability, even for the people who loved it.

I don't know anyone who has seen TDK without wanting to go at least a second time. I will be going for my third time next week, and then hopefully again after that. I can't stand Titanic, but I don't think it had the same re-watchability, even for the people who loved it.

 

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bluetunehead
7:18PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I think it'll get to 500m, but probably not a lot more. This isn't even really worth discussing unless it gets into the 500's. IF that happens, and it's still going reasonably strong, then you can start talking about whether or not it'll take down Titanic. So regardless of whether or not it's already past 200, there's still a LONG way to go.

I think it'll get to 500m, but probably not a lot more. This isn't even really worth discussing unless it gets into the 500's. IF that happens, and it's still going reasonably strong, then you can start talking about whether or not it'll take down Titanic. So regardless of whether or not it's already past 200, there's still a LONG way to go.

 

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CVD
6:48PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

???

I get excited projects like this because I'm always thinking ahead - the sequels that is. For anyone that has seen TDK knows, the sequel is going to be no where near this.... meaning.... We get another BACK TO THE FUTURE 3, X-MEN 3, SPIDERMAN 3, etc, etc....

Nolan might have made a great movie, but his trilogy is going right down the crapper.

No, TDK will not beat Titanic - it's most

I get excited projects like this because I'm always thinking ahead - the sequels that is. For anyone that has seen TDK knows, the sequel is going to be no where near this.... meaning.... We get another BACK TO THE FUTURE 3, X-MEN 3, SPIDERMAN 3, etc, etc....

Nolan might have made a great movie, but his trilogy is going right down the crapper.

No, TDK will not beat Titanic - it's most likely going to fall pretty hard after this weekend and the next(Mummy looks kick-ass to be honest)

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BahWeep
6:43PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Really?

Another article about The Dark Knight? Really? Seriously? The word overkill comes to mind.

Anyhow, TDK will not overtake Titanic, because let's face it, Titanic was this strange freak of nature/perfect storm. That type of success is practically unheard of, and no doubt harder to achieve in this day and age (think ticket prices, market, etc.).

Besides, I honestly hope TDK doesn't come close

Another article about The Dark Knight? Really? Seriously? The word overkill comes to mind.

Anyhow, TDK will not overtake Titanic, because let's face it, Titanic was this strange freak of nature/perfect storm. That type of success is practically unheard of, and no doubt harder to achieve in this day and age (think ticket prices, market, etc.).

Besides, I honestly hope TDK doesn't come close (I know it won't) to the top spot because despite being in wide release for less than two weeks, it has easily become one of the most overrated films of the last decade.

Bold statement? Maybe.

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anomaly7
6:35PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I dont think it'll beat Titanic (which I thought was great movie). Titanic appealed to pretty much all demographics, or at least a few more than the dark knight (mainly older audiences). It had all the oscar buzz and than oscar wins promoting it, whereas dark knight has some oscar talk but it is still half a year away. And Titanic came out in December and lasted through Jan & Feb, which we all

I dont think it'll beat Titanic (which I thought was great movie). Titanic appealed to pretty much all demographics, or at least a few more than the dark knight (mainly older audiences). It had all the oscar buzz and than oscar wins promoting it, whereas dark knight has some oscar talk but it is still half a year away. And Titanic came out in December and lasted through Jan & Feb, which we all know are the dump months for crappy movies. While there is nothing big on the horizon, there's enough coming out in the next few weeks to distract from TDK. It's hard to imagine Star Wars getting bumped after being 1 and 2 for so long, but I think TDK will do it.

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dannyjeffers
6:29PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Who cares?

The movie was good. A little mish-mash, but pretty good. It's funny how many fanboys out there have such an obvious agenda when it comes to this movie. Why would TDK fans want it to be #1? So it can become the new mainstream money making benchmark? Some of you say you'll "go crazy", others, "this movie is the most awesome thing my eyes have ever seen". Is this what our generation has sunk to?

The movie was good. A little mish-mash, but pretty good. It's funny how many fanboys out there have such an obvious agenda when it comes to this movie. Why would TDK fans want it to be #1? So it can become the new mainstream money making benchmark? Some of you say you'll "go crazy", others, "this movie is the most awesome thing my eyes have ever seen". Is this what our generation has sunk to? Having never seen a beautiful piece of artwork from the other side of the world (not that film can't be art). Or going "crazy" over one movie making more money than another? Pretty unsettling...

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tec333
6:00PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

God it would be great!!!

I would love for this movie to beat that overblown piece of trash Titanic, and boy would this movie deserve it! I have seen The Dark Knight five times now and I am not done by a long shot. This movie is the most awesome thing my eyes have ever seen.

I would love for this movie to beat that overblown piece of trash Titanic, and boy would this movie deserve it! I have seen The Dark Knight five times now and I am not done by a long shot. This movie is the most awesome thing my eyes have ever seen.

 

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That Other Guy
6:00PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

please let it be so...

titanic is not that great. the dark knight is awesome.

titanic is not that great. the dark knight is awesome.

 

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Cezar Pena
5:50PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I dunno...Titanic was made for everyone, I mean family, guys & girls + some geeks. TDK isn´t for everyone...geeks love it, guys dig it big time, chicks like it (thanks to Bale) and that´s it. TDK is breaking lots fo records but I don´t think it will beat Titanic. BUT, I was wrong before...

I dunno...Titanic was made for everyone, I mean family, guys & girls + some geeks. TDK isn´t for everyone...geeks love it, guys dig it big time, chicks like it (thanks to Bale) and that´s it. TDK is breaking lots fo records but I don´t think it will beat Titanic. BUT, I was wrong before...

 

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drc5145
5:27PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I would go crazy if Dark Knight overtook Titanic in the all-time box office. But in today's world, there's too many variables that can and most likely will prevent TDK from reaching that plateau.

I would go crazy if Dark Knight overtook Titanic in the all-time box office. But in today's world, there's too many variables that can and most likely will prevent TDK from reaching that plateau.

 

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ginopags
5:23PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Nope...

I don't think it'll happen... not because of the quality of the film, but like you said, the market has changed. Major films, illegal downloads, and the fact that this won't get my parents to a theater, all has to do with it. It'll do far, but Titanic will still be tops. Especially if you consider lower ticket prices back in the day... still, not necessary.

I don't think it'll happen... not because of the quality of the film, but like you said, the market has changed. Major films, illegal downloads, and the fact that this won't get my parents to a theater, all has to do with it. It'll do far, but Titanic will still be tops. Especially if you consider lower ticket prices back in the day... still, not necessary.

 

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Prezkot
5:13PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

I know somebody always brings this up...

If we used inflation charts, GONE WITH THE WIND would kick all of these newfangled talking cee-gee-eye pictures' asses.

TITANIC would be 6th on that chart, and the highest movie since the dawn of the $10 movie ticket would be SHREK 2 at 29th.

GWTW made $198 million, with $189m of that back in its original 1939 run. That's over 200 million admissions, compared to 129 mil for TITANIC. In

If we used inflation charts, GONE WITH THE WIND would kick all of these newfangled talking cee-gee-eye pictures' asses.

TITANIC would be 6th on that chart, and the highest movie since the dawn of the $10 movie ticket would be SHREK 2 at 29th.

GWTW made $198 million, with $189m of that back in its original 1939 run. That's over 200 million admissions, compared to 129 mil for TITANIC. In order for The Dark Knight to be seen by that many people, even on a conservative scale it'd need to make at least $1.4 billion in America alone, if not more.

Either way, in today's society of $10+ movie tickets and a major movie out every weekend, there's just no way a film can have those "legs" that Titanic and films like E.T. (which was #1 for about 20 non-consecutive weeks thru most of 1982) had these days.

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waggy
4:53PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Ya know, i think this movie just might have a chance. Every single person I've spoken with who's seen it plans to see it again at least once. And we're at the end of the summer where the remaining movies being released are smaller and unlikely to put up much of a fight against the Dark Knight. Then we have the dregs of September and October which rarely produce any wide releases worthwhile.

Ya know, i think this movie just might have a chance. Every single person I've spoken with who's seen it plans to see it again at least once. And we're at the end of the summer where the remaining movies being released are smaller and unlikely to put up much of a fight against the Dark Knight. Then we have the dregs of September and October which rarely produce any wide releases worthwhile. Plus unlike other summer movies, this will still be playing in the fall when the awards season buzz starts heating up, as Heath Ledger is an absolute lock for at least a nomination. It's inevitable that the Titanic record will fall as ticket prices continue to rise, the only question is when. I'm not sure the Dark Knight is gonna be the one to do it, but it's got the best chance any movie has had so far.

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Halik
4:46PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

NEver say brah again. No way this movie beats Titanic for the exact same reason that is stated there are to many big movies that come out every week.

NEver say brah again. No way this movie beats Titanic for the exact same reason that is stated there are to many big movies that come out every week.

 

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Dark Knight
4:45PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

It won't beat Titanic BUT ...

... I'll be drunk 5 days and 5 (k)nights if it kick's Spider-Man's ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

... I'll be drunk 5 days and 5 (k)nights if it kick's Spider-Man's ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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xyruss
4:44PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Would love for it too...but

Like you said in the article, "The movie marketplace isn't the same as it was back in 1997 either, with major movies coming out every week...". The reason Titanic kept going was the demographic that infested that film week after week. I dated a girl that admitted to watching that movie 15 times in the theatres....and i KNOW she wasnt alone! With the internet now infesting our lives, the

Like you said in the article, "The movie marketplace isn't the same as it was back in 1997 either, with major movies coming out every week...". The reason Titanic kept going was the demographic that infested that film week after week. I dated a girl that admitted to watching that movie 15 times in the theatres....and i KNOW she wasnt alone! With the internet now infesting our lives, the hardcore of hardcore will see it in the theatre 2-4 times before settling for a pirated copy on their compys while they wait for the MEGA UBER Collectors Edition to arrive.

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Nazgul
4:43PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

WOW

Holy shit! What TDK has done in the box office is crazy, but no matter what it won't break Titanic's record. That movie has legs for 15!!!! straight weeks

Holy shit! What TDK has done in the box office is crazy, but no matter what it won't break Titanic's record. That movie has legs for 15!!!! straight weeks

 

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Patrick
4:40PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Personally, I don't think it will beat Titanic, but I wouldn't be surprised if it reaches #2. You know what's kind of sad? The top movies of all time (in U.S. box-office) are 1. Titanic, 2. Star Wars (Episode IV), and 3. Shrek 2!! I repeat SHREK 2!!!!!! I don't see how The Dark Knight could not at least beat Shrek.

Personally, I don't think it will beat Titanic, but I wouldn't be surprised if it reaches #2. You know what's kind of sad? The top movies of all time (in U.S. box-office) are 1. Titanic, 2. Star Wars (Episode IV), and 3. Shrek 2!! I repeat SHREK 2!!!!!! I don't see how The Dark Knight could not at least beat Shrek.

 

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RemberSamJankis
4:41PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Can't

I think Titanic's a great movie. No matter what you think about it, you have to give it credit for the amazing feat it accomplished. It opened at 28 million and made 600 million!! That is freakin unbelievable.

Titanic came out in December when no other big films were around and there's a ton more films with wide appeal coming out this summer.

I think TDK will possibly make over 500 million

I think Titanic's a great movie. No matter what you think about it, you have to give it credit for the amazing feat it accomplished. It opened at 28 million and made 600 million!! That is freakin unbelievable.

Titanic came out in December when no other big films were around and there's a ton more films with wide appeal coming out this summer.

I think TDK will possibly make over 500 million and it's pretty much a lock for 2nd biggest grosser. No movie has gotten even 100 million close to Titanic. It's something we'll never see again.

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jolanar
4:39PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

Titanic is a freak of box office nature. There is absolutely no explanation for why it made so much money.

As much as I hope TDK beats it, I really doubt it will.

Titanic is a freak of box office nature. There is absolutely no explanation for why it made so much money.

As much as I hope TDK beats it, I really doubt it will.

 

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GGear0323
4:37PM on 07/24/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile

the rate at which it is making money is stupid crazy right now, but i dont think anyone actually thinks it can keep this going. i, myself am going to see it yet again with my brother so i will be doing my part, but what Titanic did was insane, especially considering everyone on the entire planet knew how it was going to end!!

the rate at which it is making money is stupid crazy right now, but i dont think anyone actually thinks it can keep this going. i, myself am going to see it yet again with my brother so i will be doing my part, but what Titanic did was insane, especially considering everyone on the entire planet knew how it was going to end!!

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