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Let’s face it, Quentin Tarantino’s truth bombs have always been intricate and delightful as the legendary director hardly refrains himself from making bold comments on anything related to movies. About 8 years ago, the director gave an eye-opening statement on movie ticket prices and it appears to be relevant even today.
Tarantino has a long and glorious career to his credit. Since his directorial debut withReservoir Dogsin 1992, the director has given several acclaimed titles to global audiences. His unapologetic movies which often wrapped with the raw tale of the narratives on screen, elevated his legacy but in this process, Tarantino’s observation and experience in filmmaking gave him the insight to understand the ups and downs of the movie business.
Quentin Tarantino Explained Movie Ticket Prices And How It Impacted The Movie Business
Cinema is not exclusive to the elites.Quentin Tarantinohas been insistent on saying that the art form is for everyone despite the intricate process involved in making a movie. Also, the rise of cinema and the blooming industry primarily gained popularity as a medium solely because anyone can watch a movie in a theatre.
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In The Hollywood Reporter’sClose-Upinterview in 2016, the director gave an eye-opening statement about the movie ticket price.
I’ve been saying this since the 80s, when I, you know, when movie, ah, ticket prices, they were $5 for everyone in America. And then all of a sudden they started moving up to $6.50 and $7, and $7.25 and $7.50 and all that stuff. The key and what you are saying is this is a working men’s art form.
Following his observation of the ticket price, the director went on to explain,
It’s not, it’s not Opera, it’s not theater, it’s not going to a big concert. The idea was that anybody could go and see a movie. That was one of the reasons why movies flourished in the 30s. And it’s not anymore. We have priced them out until now it’s a deal.
Tarantino’s bold statement can be analyzed as an overview of a brief history of the movie business. Of course, the observation of the director has the gravity to explain the recent failures of several movies.
Quentin Tarantino’s StatementExplainsRecent Failure Of Two Big Budget Films
Ryan GoslingandEmily Blunt’sThe Fall Guymade promising hype ahead of the release of the movie. TheDavid Leitch-directed movie was inherently action-packed with the leads who were fresh out of Oscars claiming a nod each for their 2023 biggest blockbustersBarbieandOppenheimer.
However, the promise was not convincing enough for the audience, and despite the movie claiming a glorious 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the action comedy failed miserably at the box office collecting only $158 million worldwide against the whopping production budget of $125 million (perThe Numbers).
Most recently,George Miller’sFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagadebuted in movie theaters after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie received astounding accolades and received a nearly 8-minute standing ovation with astonishing critical responses, now the movie stands at 90% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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But beyond that,Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagastarring industry A-listersAnya Taylor-Joyin the title role andChris Hemsworthas the main villain riding wheels in the action-packed movie carried out the legacy of the franchise. However, the Warner Brothers’ movie claimed only $21 million opening and now standing at $114.4 million (perDeadline).A devastating downgradeand has a long road to even cross the $170 million reported budget (viaCollider).
The failure ofThe Fall GuyandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagais the indicator of Tarantino’s statement reflecting on the box office performances of the movies.
The Fall GuyandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagaare showing in theaters.
Lachit Roy
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
