The Last Duel (Damon, Jodie Comer, Adam Driver, Affleck Ridley Scott)

sprung wrote: ↑ Big director, good cast, decent reviews and yet...

Dhanushan wrote: ↑ Older audiences are avoiding theatres.

From https://variety.com/2021/film/news/box- ... 235091240/

"as well as a sign that older audiences remain skittish about returning to theaters when COVID and its variants are still circulating. More than half of the audience for “The Last Duel” was comprised of ticket buyers over the age of 35. In contrast, just 27% of the audience for “Halloween Kills” hailed from that demographic. The bulk of the horror film’s opening weekend crowds were younger men, who have shown the greatest willingness to see movies on the big screen in the pandemic era."

EugW wrote: ↑ I am over 35 and going to movies in the theatre, but this is far down my list of movies to see. The trailers did not impress. I dunno, maybe I am somehow biased by how awful The Green Knight is, despite its good reviews.

EugW wrote: ↑ I am over 35 and going to movies in the theatre, but this is far down my list of movies to see. The trailers did not impress. I dunno, maybe I am somehow biased by how awful The Green Knight is, despite its good reviews.

Only two percent of moviegoers turning up to see Ridley Scott’s A-list The Last Duel on opening weekend were 17 or younger, while just 17 percent were between the ages 18 and 24. Conversely, more than 80 percent of ticket buyers were 25 years old and up.

The historical drama, set in Medieval France, limped to $4.8 million domestically, behind already muted expectations and a career worst debut for the well-respected Scott. The movie’s plight underscores Hollywood’s battle to win back customers 35 and older, who, before the pandemic, were among the most frequent moviegoers and would fuel a title such as The Last Duel. No longer.

Period pics are a risky genre, and Ridley’s latest feature would have faced challenges even in normal times despite major star power — Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck — and generally good reviews. Heading into opening weekend, 20th Century Studios and Disney had hoped for $8 million to $10 million.

Mr_Fanta wrote: ↑ The TV spots look absolutely great for this Ridley Scott film and I plan to see this in the theatre. I don't believe this movie is being shown on any PLF (premium large format) screens in the GTA which sucks.

Ridley's got another flick coming out next month with Lady Gaga called "House of Gucci" which I'm interested in seeing as well.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11214590/

theXshape wrote: ↑ The movie looks good to me, I like Ridley Scott, I like the cast, I love period movies, but I'm in no rush to see it either. Nothing screams YOU NEED TO SEE IT NOW.