After Grindhouse’s big screen bomb, Harvey Weinstein was thinking of splitting the double feature in two. According to JoBlo, The Weinstein Co tested the concept this weekend at a few select movie theaters and were not impressed with the results. I seriously wonder however if the movie studio actually attempted to promote the movies as individual films in these small test markets. If not, did they actually expect people would just show up after seeing a Death Proof listing on fandango.com? It really is a shame. The Grindhouse double feature is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. But obviously it has been. America is not ready for it. I’m one of the few who believes that Robert and Quentin’s films could very well work as separate movies, but only if they were properly marketed as such. But I guess Weistein believes otherwise.
I’m guessing the next step is the DVD release. If Weistein were smart, they would release the films separately barebones on home video (also available in a two pack box set), later to release a super duper 4 or 5 disc collectors edition for a gigantic double dip. As a fan, I don’t really want to shell out more money. But it seems like they need to break even somehow.
April 17th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
This movie sucks and the people have spoken… Blood, Guts, and Gore… just more for your to jerk off to in mamma’s basement after a good beating sessions from “Clerks”…
SAD
April 18th, 2007 at 9:31 am
Splitting these movies and cutting all the extra features would ruin the whole experience.
Jason Bourne, I have noticed your obsession with “dick”. Maybe you should see that fag film blades of glory.
April 22nd, 2007 at 6:04 pm
1. I’m 50 years old.
2. I saw Grindhouse with my wife.
3. It kicked ass.
4. We walked out saying “When it hits DVD… we’re THERE!”
May 2nd, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Jason Bourne obviously has issues. I don’t remember the last time I saw someone so devoted to hating a movie and/or its filmmaker(s) that he posted multiple comments on most every related story. Get a life pal. Find something you do enjoy and spare people your juvenile ramblings.
July 8th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
well, grindhouse splitted here in estonia. right now there is “Death Proof” in our movie theaters.. “Planet Terror” will be shown only in august :(