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The big problem is not so much the amount of $$ it made this weekend, but the fact that it dropped almost 70% from opening weekend. That is huge...a drop of 50-55% is normal for a high-profile film, but this really took a dive. I'm not so sure 100mil is possible. I'm holding firm to my original prediction (Jan 15):

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**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:02 pm

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**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:08 pm

Nighthawk

**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:09 pm

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**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:20 pm

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jennytru · Boot Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 34 Location: NYC

**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:04 pm

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I don't think 100mil is possible at this point.

Maybe 80mil at best, though.

**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:35 pm

Zaggs · Boot Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 68

**Posted:** Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:54 pm

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**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:48 am

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I'm not sure how successful a sequel could be...

I know a lot of people were very dissapointed in the movie (the ones who did not follow the ARG).

if they saw a sequel being advertised, I doubt they'd pay the $$ and go see it.

no matter how much viral marketing is used, I don't think a sequel would stir up as much hype and buzz.

"Cloverfield" seemed to be very mysterious and intriguing to mainstream.... that's the only reason it racked up $41 million on the first weekend.

I think Abrams and Reeves need to go in a different direction, for the sequel, if they wanna keep this going.

I personally don't care as I am a cloverfield fan boy. I just want the sequel to answer my questions. Very Happy

**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:08 am

olasnah · Veteran Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 80

You know, I really did like this movie, but it's no surprise this movie is losing ground. Aside from the Viral marketing, (which I think most NEVER learned about), there was little effort put into the release of the film. The general advertising for the film leading to the release (aside from the clever initial trailer many months ago..and by 'clever' I mean teasing or just really freaking early to make you curious) was HORRIBLE. (And I blame this primarily on the movie's ridiculously short running time, not to mention lack of talent on the part of the studio) I've seen much worse films with far better advertising that actually did lure me into the theater. The commercials sucked. The SOL's head flying down the street was just a bit much for me (cheesy), and it's the only part of the film I don't like.

**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:11 am

Nighthawk

**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:45 am

Dr. Chaos · Boot Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 20

Considering just how effective the CGI was, I'm surprised the budget was as low as it was, it's kind of astonishing to me.

It looked like a hundred million dollar disaster flick.

A modern marvel of film today...this could have never been made twenty years ago (without looking like ass).

I'm going to go ahead and pray for a sequel if you chaps don't mind.

**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:53 am

Ghidra99 · Veteran Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 127

Has anyone seen any commercials for Cloverfield since the movie came out? I watch TV fairly regularly and I haven't seen one since it opened.

**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:04 am

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**Posted:** Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:17 am

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