Author Topic: BoxOffice: Borat Has Record Breaking Weekend (Read 5781 times)

Cheebs · « **on:** November 05, 2006, 11:33:55 AM »

Friday numbers were $9 million, one of the biggest days for a limited release in history. Saturday was expected to be down since the type of film Borat is does best on Friday. It ROSE on Saturday to 10 million.

It looks to be around $26 million for its opening weekend breaking the record set by Fahrenheit 9/11 for biggest opening weekend in limited release.

Once this expands it should sail past 100 million.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:10:25 PM »

Check the official thread, kthanxbye

Cheebs · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:13:42 PM »

This is about the boxoffice! Yours spun out of control. Full weekend numbers are in. Borat blew away all expectations:

1- Borat 26,375,000 at 837 theaters
2-Santa Clause 3 20,000,000 at 3458 theaters
3- Flushed Away $19,100,000
4- Saw III $15,500,000 $60,077,000
5- The Departed $8,000,000 $102,282,000

morphix · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:14:21 PM »

it was a great movie, glad it did well.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:15:10 PM »

That's gotta break SOME kind of record.

Cheebs · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:16:11 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:15:10 PM

That's gotta break SOME kind of record.

It is. Biggest opening weekend in history for a limited releases. Fahrenheit 9/11 set the record at 23 million. This is 3 million more.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:17:11 PM »

I don't get how the last movie did so bad and yet this did better.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:17:57 PM »

JESUS go BORAT hope they dont hold up the DVD release. This is one of those movies that should come out within 3 months.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:20:02 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 01:17:11 PM

I don't get how the last movie did so bad and yet this did better.

Did Ali G Indahouse even get released in North American theaters? Either way, it blew chunks. BORAT is the real hotness.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:22:08 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:20:02 PM

Did Ali G Indahouse even get released in North American theaters? Either way, it blew chunks. BORAT is the real hotness.

So ripping off South Park's Jew jokes is far funnier when it's done by some jerk-off with a SAG membership?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:22:54 PM »

Ripping off South Park's jew jokes? WTF are you talking about?

Solo · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:23:52 PM »

Please, can we have MORE Borat threads?

Cheebs · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:24:25 PM »

Quote from: Solo on November 05, 2006, 01:23:52 PM

Please, can we have MORE Borat threads?

Don't tempt me.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:24:44 PM »

But seriously, just stick to the official thread. That's why its there.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:26:05 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:22:54 PM

Ripping off South Park's jew jokes? WTF are you talking about?

They made fun of Jews first. Was funny because they had a normal Jew defending himself. Ali G and Borat are not funny.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:27:13 PM »

So early South Park episodes marked the first time jews were ever made fun of in history?

Dumbass.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:28:59 PM »

Some people just dont like his comedy maybe thats why nintenho doesnt like it. I know at first i didnt like Ali G but i warmed up to it eventually.

Indahouse was a straight to DVD release in the states.

I'm not racist but damnit those are some funny fucking jokes

brawndolicious · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:30:59 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:27:13 PM

So early South Park episodes marked the first time jews were ever made fun of in history?
Dumbass.

Such as...

Cheebs · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:31:45 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 01:26:05 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:22:54 PM
Ripping off South Park's jew jokes? WTF are you talking about?
They made fun of Jews first. Was funny because they had a normal Jew defending himself. Ali G and Borat are not funny.

1. the actor behind borat is jewish
2. Borat has been around since the mid-90's and had the same jewish stuff. He started out on sketch comedy related work.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:32:28 PM »

Cheebs with the slam dunk.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:33:56 PM »

WTF The Departed surpassed $100mil? Wow

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:34:42 PM »

Yeah, good movies do that sometimes.

Cheebs · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:35:27 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 05, 2006, 01:33:56 PM

WTF The Departed surpassed $100mil? Wow

Borat will likely do so as well, thoughts?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on November 05, 2006, 01:31:45 PM

1. the actor behind borat is jewish
2. Borat has been around since the mid-90's and had the same jewish stuff. He started out on sketch comedy related work.

1. And so is one of the creators of South Park. What the fuck kind of idiot would make fun of them without being part of them?
2. South Park is a lot more popular and came out a year before. South Park really can't be compared to this teen-boy obsession shit.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:45:57 PM »

Go see BORAT this weekend for a rebuttle to the first question.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #25 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:50:09 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:45:57 PM

Go see BORAT this weekend for a rebuttle to the first question.

I don't watch shitty movies unless I plan to talk about them. And like I said, teen-boy obsessions are really pretty fucking lame actually.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:50:57 PM »

You're talking about the film right now, so...?

You really don't make much sense, at all.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #27 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:52:08 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:50:57 PM

You're talking about the film right now, so...?
You really don't make much sense, at all.

I'm talking about his show. Forget your Ritalin?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #28 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:52:59 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 01:17:11 PM

I don't get how the last movie did so bad and yet this did better.

O RLY?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #29 on:** November 05, 2006, 01:58:01 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 01:52:59 PM

O RLY?

Right, you didn't answer my question about what made this movie better. When I talk about shit I criticize it.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #30 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:00:03 PM »

The Ali G movie was poorly made, had a crappy plot, and only served to make the character look like a (bigger) asshole. BORAT, on the other hand, is a well made film (Curb Your Enthusiasm, anyone?) that was non-stop funny and actually has a point.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #31 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:05:47 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on November 05, 2006, 01:35:27 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 05, 2006, 01:33:56 PM
WTF The Departed surpassed $100mil? Wow
Borat will likely do so as well, thoughts?

I need to see The Departed; honestly, I thought it was going to be one of those Oscar movies that gets a lot of buzz but doesn't do great at the boxoffice, despite having a bunch of stars in it. It really looks good

Cheebs · « **Reply #32 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:07:52 PM »

I wonder what will have the higher fresh rating of these two at rottentomatoes when all is said and done. Borat is at 96% and Spider-Man 2 has a 93%

If I was a betting man I'd pick Borat.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #33 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:09:07 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #34 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:09:09 PM »

Cheebs, don't attempt to drag me into your fuckfest.

Cheebs · « **Reply #35 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:10:12 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 05, 2006, 02:09:09 PM

Cheebs, don't attempt to drag me into your fuckfest.

I was copying your rottentomatoes craze of comparing Superman Returns to Spidey 2.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #36 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:11:49 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 02:00:03 PM

The Ali G movie was poorly made, had a crappy plot, and only served to make the character look like a (bigger) asshole. BORAT, on the other hand, is a well made film (Curb Your Enthusiasm, anyone?) that was non-stop funny and actually has a point.

Did you just compare this to Curb Your Enthusiasm?

Cheebs · « **Reply #37 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:13:13 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 02:11:49 PM

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 02:00:03 PM
The Ali G movie was poorly made, had a crappy plot, and only served to make the character look like a (bigger) asshole. BORAT, on the other hand, is a well made film (Curb Your Enthusiasm, anyone?) that was non-stop funny and actually has a point.
Did you just compare this to Curb Your Enthusiasm?

It is by the same people.....duh?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #38 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:13:25 PM »

Cheebs · « **Reply #39 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:15:38 PM »

Larry Charles:
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) - Director
... aka Borat (UK) (USA: working title)

"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000) TV Series (executive producer)
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" (8 episodes) - Director

1. The Wire (19 November 2000) - Director
2. Trick or Treat (7 October 2001) - Director
3. The Nanny from Hell (6 October 2002) - Director
4. Mel's Offer (4 January 2004) - Director
5. The Surrogate (22 February 2004) - Director
6. The Bowtie (2 October 2005) - Director
7. The Ski Lift (20 November 2005) - Director
8. The End (4 December 2005) - Director

"Seinfeld" (producer)
"Seinfeld" (22 episodes) - Writer

1. The Statue (11 April 1991) - Writer (writer)
2. The Heart Attack (25 April 1991) - Writer (writer)
3. The Baby Shower (16 May 1991) - Writer (writer)
4. The Library (16 October 1991) - Writer (writer)
5. The Parking Garage (30 October 1991) - Unresponsive Man (uncredited)
6. The Subway (8 January 1992) - Writer (writer)
7. The Fix Up (5 February 1992) - Writer (writer)
8. The Boyfriend: Part 2 (12 February 1992) - Producer
9. The Limo (26 February 1992) - Writer (writer)
10. The Keys (6 May 1992) - Writer (writer)
11. The Trip: Part 1 (12 August 1992) - Writer (writer)
12. The Trip: Part 2 (19 August 1992) - Writer (writer), Man in Hallway (uncredited)
13. The Bubble Boy (6 October 1992) - Writer (writer)
14. The Opera (4 November 1992) - Writer (writer)
15. The Airport (25 November 1992) - Writer (writer), Stinky Man (uncredited)
16. The Outing (11 February 1993) - Writer (writer)
17. The Old Man (18 February 1993) - Writer (story)
18. The Pilot (20 May 1993) - Man on Raft #2 (uncredited)
19. The Bris (14 October 1993) - Writer (writer)
20. The Stall (6 January 1994) - Writer (writer)
21. The Marine Biologist (10 February 1994) - Supervising Producer
22. The Fire (5 May 1994) - Writer (writer)

brawndolicious · « **Reply #40 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on November 05, 2006, 02:13:13 PM

It is by the same people.....duh?

The shows aren't similar.

Cheebs · « **Reply #41 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:21:56 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 02:17:51 PM

Quote from: Cheebs on November 05, 2006, 02:13:13 PM
It is by the same people.....duh?
The shows aren't similar.

The movie is though. And it is the movie that is by Larry Charles, not the show. It mixes set in stone storylines with ad-libbing and unscripted events.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #42 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:23:14 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on November 05, 2006, 02:21:56 PM

The movie is though. And it is the movie that is by Larry Charles, not the show. It mixes set in stone storylines with ad-libbing and unscripted events.

You do realize that you have completely different characters?

Himu · « **Reply #43 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:25:41 PM »

wanna see it

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #44 on:** November 05, 2006, 03:02:06 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 02:23:14 PM

Quote from: Cheebs on November 05, 2006, 02:21:56 PM
The movie is though. And it is the movie that is by Larry Charles, not the show. It mixes set in stone storylines with ad-libbing and unscripted events.
You do realize that you have completely different characters?

You do realize you've just been FUCKOWNED?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #45 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:08:55 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 03:02:06 PM

You do realize you've just been FUCKOWNED?

You're saying this because you're a jackass with a fetish for Jew jokes?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #46 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:09:38 PM »

What?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #47 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:33:19 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 04:09:38 PM

What?

You're the type of person who makes what he defends seem worse because you're such a fanboy.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #48 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:35:45 PM »

i.e. most nintards

brawndolicious · « **Reply #49 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:36:25 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on November 05, 2006, 04:35:45 PM

i.e. most nintards

Possibly, which is why I never defend nintendo.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #50 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:43:27 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 05, 2006, 04:36:25 PM

Quote from: Drinky Crow on November 05, 2006, 04:35:45 PM
i.e. most nintards
Possibly, which is why I never defend nintendo.

Erm, I seem to remeber you flipping out in a Wii thread a few weeks ago, so...

Yeah, you're as much of a hypocrite as Pheonix Dark is a blabbering fool.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #51 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:49:54 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 04:43:27 PM

Erm, I seem to remeber you flipping out in a Wii thread a few weeks ago, so...
Yeah, you're as much of a hypocrite as Pheonix Dark is a blabbering fool.

Are you talking about when I posted the South Park episode about the Wii?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #52 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:51:08 PM »

No, in a Wii thread when people were posting why the Wii probably won't do well this gen, you flipped out on a bunch of posters and came to the Wii's defense, making Nintendo fans look even worse.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #53 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:52:45 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 04:51:08 PM

No, in a Wii thread when people were posting why the Wii probably won't do well this gen, you flipped out on a bunch of posters and came to the Wii's defense, making Nintendo fans look even worse.

No.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #54 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:54:36 PM »

Yes. I could bring up the thread, if the search weren't so screwy.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #55 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:58:10 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 04:54:36 PM

Yes. I could bring up the thread, if the search weren't so screwy.

Are you talking about when I said game store clerks are stupid because I know somebody who works at one and he randomly said "wii is gay"? Are you shitting salt hoping that that's defending nintendo?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #56 on:** November 05, 2006, 04:59:56 PM »

What? I just told you what the thread was about, stop talking out of your ass.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #57 on:** November 05, 2006, 05:01:50 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 04:59:56 PM

What? I just told you what the thread was about, stop talking out of your ass.

I mention the wii many other times, that's the closest I've gotten to defense in the past week.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #58 on:** November 05, 2006, 05:03:08 PM »

I said a few weeks, not THIS week. Jesus tap dancing christ.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #59 on:** November 05, 2006, 05:05:25 PM »

Quote from: The Dark Shake on November 05, 2006, 05:03:08 PM

I said a few weeks, not THIS week. Jesus tap dancing christ.

FIND IT.

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