As a straight male, I probably don't possess such perceptive powers.
True Disney fans do not care how a person identifies. Some simple escapism, family multi-generational fun, enjoyment and relaxation is the motivation.
Old show business quote "Give the People What They Want". SW did not meet that expectation. The viewing public spoke loudly without having to say a word.
Exactly! Most people want to be entertained…not preached to for 90+ minutes.
Box office numbers aren’t an opinion.
I don't know if that theory holds water. This movie was a historic flop. I would bet on the viewership numbers being very strong. People love to see what all the fuss is about, and this movie had a lot of fuss associated with it. So the key is going to be how does this movie perform in a year or two down the road. Unfortunately we will never get that data from Disney.
I waited for Disney + and it took me almost a week to watch it because, in my own personal opinion, which I’m allowed despite what some folks here may think, I found it painfully boring and a major snoozefest. I tapped out after 15 minutes each day but I wanted to get through it so I could have an educated opinion on it.
I believe some of those numbers are already out, though not from Nielsen. @Chi84 shared a story a week or two ago that included a link to the following website:
flixpatrol.com
As someone who enjoyed it, I don't share your opinion, but I thank you for at least watching it. I see no issue with the fact that it wasn't to your liking.
I appreciate that response and glad that you enjoyed it! Believe me, I wanted to like it.
True box office numbers aren't opinion, but the cause behind the numbers being low IS opinion.
I'm struggling to see a pattern given that Encanto (2021) was quite well received. It's also worth noting that Lightyear is a Pixar film.
If the numbers are high though that would indicate that people waited to see it on D+ rather than go to the theater. And an indication that D+ had a large impact on the box office, something that has been discussed a lot here.
I believe Encanto didn’t do that great in theaters but was completely kick butt on Disney +. You can never underestimate a great soundtrack to boost a film.
I'm not familiar with that site, so I don't know its accuracy. But interesting data to look at.I believe some of those numbers are already out, though not from Nielsen. @Chi84 shared a story a week or two ago that included a link to the following website:
Strange World • FlixPatrol
Is Strange World trending on Netflix, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon or Disney+ right now?
)Everyone Knew Encanto was going to have the theatrical cut short and Covid cases was rising at the time so they decided it would not be tough to wait a couple of weeks for Disney +
Same here, except for Top Gun: Maverick, which I saw at a drive-in cinema (only because it happened to be playing that night, not because I sought it out). Luca was my favourite of the lot, and Lightyear my least favourite.
