Won't Back Down has the worst opening since 1982

[geefloyd46]

It's good people apparently don't want propaganda with their movies.

http://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/worstopenings.htm?page=WRSTOPN25&sort=opening&order=ASC&p=.htm

[JustAnotherGen]

1. We saw

The preview two weeks ago - when we saw The Words. It never crossed my mind to see it. Aside from content - not a fan of the two lead actors. The extended preview showed a boring movie.

[regnaD kciN]

2. Only for openings in 2,500 theaters or more...

And it doesn't come close to Oggieloves in The Big Balloon Adventure from a few weeks ago -- that one, which opened in only around 2,000 theaters, averaged only $206 per theater; by which standard, WBD's $1,035 seems like Titanic by comparison.

[nxylas]

3. Rahm, is that you?

Gotta take comfort where you can find it, I suppose.

[Squinch]

4. I'm getting a picture of the 12 guys who are trying to take over all the wealth in the world.

Fat guy with cigar: We need to bust the unions. They are in the way of our evil plan.

Skinny guy with cigar: Let's make a movie! The unwashed ignorant masses believe anything you say in a movie.

(Months later)
Frightened lackey: Well, sirs, the movie flopped and our message is not getting out.

Fat guy with cigar: hmmmmm......

Skinny guy with cigar (snaps fingers): A BOY BAND! WE'LL MAKE A BOY BAND! A boy band could spread our message to the masses!

Fat guy with cigar (rubbing hands together evilly): Yes, yes. And we'll call it "Union Frackers!" (Bites into large mound of caviar on cracker made of baby seal skin.)

[NICO9000]

6. Oh Dear God! Please don't give them any ideas!

[bemildred]

5. Gee, I wonder why? nt

[yurbud]

7. Same thing happened with WAITING FOR SUPERMAN:

http://professorsmartass.blogspot.com/2010/11/davis-guggenheims-blame-teachers-trust.html

Comment on my ed reform thread to keep it up:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/101643512

[The Doctor.]

8. I found this review helpful:

"For a movie funded by right - wingers with an anti - union agenda, I give them props for the high production values of this film. I guess they could afford it. Aside from that one high point, the rest of it serves as propaganda against working class teachers. Overall, the movie is pretty average and it is not surprising it opened without much fanfare. Characters were generic and the story line moved in a predictable fashion. The over the top portrayal of corrupt "union bosses" was quite laughable.

In a few months time, it will likely be lost in the bins of discount DVDs at Walmart. Thus, if you still want to watch it, I'd wait till then to pick it up."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1870529/